Tag Archives: 2009
GM recalling over 44,000 Cadillac CTS models

GM recalling over 44,000 Cadillac CTS models

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, General Motors is recalling 44,117 units of the 2009 – 2010 Cadillac CTS for a loose joint condition that could cause the rear-wheel to become unstable. GM said it has no reports of any injuries or fatalities related to the issue. The Detroit automaker has been [...]

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Ford recalling 281,000 F-150s due to potential issue with door handles

Ford recalling 281,000 F-150s due to potential issue with door handles

Ford is recalling around 281,000 units of the F-150 pickup in the United States due to a potential problem with the door handles, according the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall involves model years 2009 and 2010 F-150 pickups that were produced from January 2008 to November 2009. The NHTSA said that in an [...]

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2009-2010 Mazda5 recalled due to faulty fuel pump connector

2009-2010 Mazda5 recalled due to faulty fuel pump connector

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that Mazda is recalling 16,200 units of the 2009 and 2010 Mazda5 minivans due to a defective fuel pump connector that could lead to the engine stalling and the possibility of the engine not restarting. “Water may not have been removed completely from the harness connector of [...]

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GM recalls over 300,000 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala units

GM recalls over 300,000 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala units

General Motors said today it is recalling 322,409 units of the Chevrolet Impala from the 2009 and 2010 model year to inspect for a small number of vehicles whose front seat belt webbing may not have been properly secured to the lap belt anchor pretensioner mounted to the side of the seat nearest the door. [...]

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Nissan recalls 46,000 Cubes for fuel leakage issue

Nissan recalls 46,000 Cubes for fuel leakage issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said today that Nissan is recalling 46,000 units of the 2009-2010 Cube due to fuel leakage. “These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, ‘fuel system integrity,’” said NHTSA in its recalls summary. “When the vehicle was rotated following a rear [...]

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GM offering incentives on the 2009, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

GM offering incentives on the 2009, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

When the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 made its comeback in 2009, dealers were able to bank off of exorbitant markups since the demand for the supercar was so high. However, two years later, demand for the ZR1 has dropped and General Motors is now offering incentives to help dealers move them off the lots. The incentives [...]

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Review: 2009 Porsche Cayman PDK is sporty but pricey

Review: 2009 Porsche Cayman PDK is sporty but pricey

Known by many as “˜The Poor Man”s Porsche”, the mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive, Porsche Cayman was introduced in 2006. Derived from the Stuttgart automaker”s second-generation Boxster convertible, the 2-seater Cayman is the third-most affordable option to those who long to own a Porsche; only the Boxster and Cayenne are more modestly priced. So when it comes to [...]

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BMW recalls 2010 550i Gran Turismo and 2009-2010 7-Series

BMW recalls 2010 550i Gran Turismo and 2009-2010 7-Series

Seems likes Toyota isn’t the only one having recall issues. The 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo and the 2009-2010 BMW 7-Series are both being recalled by the German automaker, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It’s nothing as serious as Toyota’s pedal and brake issues so don’t get scared if you own either [...]

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Audi RS6 gets two new limited-edition trims in Europe

Audi RS6 gets two new limited-edition trims in Europe

There is nothing we don’t like about the Audi RS6 and what is there not to like with a top speed of 188 mph, a neck-snapping 580-hp and a 0-62 mph time of 4.5 seconds. The only thing we really don’t like is the fact that the Audi RS6 is not offered in the United [...]

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Weekly Test-Drive: 2010 Cadillac CTS-V makes us love our job

Weekly Test-Drive: 2010 Cadillac CTS-V makes us love our job

Let’s take a break from all the recall news and introduce you to the latest ride in egmCarTech’s garage – the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V sedan. That’s right we’re test-driving the fastest sedan to circle the famous Nurburgring in Germany and we’re loving every second of it. First Impressions: Forget first impressions, the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V [...]

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