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Ford recalls Explorer Police models for potential engine fires
Ford Police Interceptor vehicles have upgraded components that help them cope with the stresses of daily life with law enforcement,…
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Neil Young’s LincVolt severly damaged in warehouse fire [w/video]
Multi-fuel turbine electric hybrid Lincvolt – Click above to watch video after the jump It’s better to burn out Than…
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Toyota settles Prius headlight lawsuit, could pay “tens of millions” without admitting wrongdoing
Having trouble with the headlights of your second-gen (2006-2009) Toyota Prius? Apparently, you’re not alone. In fact, 2,500 people complained…
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NHTSA assessing pedestrian warning systems for hybrid and electric vehicles [w/poll]
The addition of pedestrian warning systems on sometimes near-silent vehicles like the electric Nissan Leaf and hybrid Toyota Prius has…
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Renault concerned about silent electric F1 cars in the pit lane
Of all the teams and manufacturers in F1, typically Renault has been the most supportive of the FIA’s push for…
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Hybrid drivers are safer from injury in a crash
Hybrid models don’t just have the advantage of fuel economy over their gas-only siblings – it appears that batteries and…
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NHTSA investigating GM gearbox issues
The New York Times reports that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has broadened its investigation into faulty transmissions used…
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NHTSA releases Chevy Volt fire investigation details
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a statement on its investigation into a Chevrolet Volt fire that occurred…
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GM may redesign Chevy Volt battery
Automotive News reports General Motors may redesign the battery pack found in the Chevrolet Volt in response to an investigation…
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House to hold investigative hearings on Chevy Volt fire “silence”
Regular readers probably know the story of the Chevrolet Volt NHTSA post-crash fire by heart, but here are the important…
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