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Acura Recalls 167,000 TSX Sedans

Acura has announced a recall of 167,000 TSX sedans to replace a power steering hose and o-ring gasket that could deteriorate prematurely. The recall involves the first generation TSX (2004-2008). If the power steering hose becomes to deteriorated a crack in the hose could develop which could lead to fluid leaking on the exhaust, potentially generating smoke or...

2012 Chevy Camaro To Get New Interior

The pony wars have been heating up and although many people agree that the Chevy Camaro looks great on the outside, many have complained about what's on the inside. Well it looks like our cries have been answered. GM is reportedly working on a revised interior for the 2012 Camaro. A GM insider confirmed to Inside Line that a...

GM Brings Chevy to Korea with the Camaro

GM has announced that it is going to launch the Chevrolet brand in Korea in 2011. "The introduction of Chevrolet will enable us to provide our customers an array of exciting new vehicles from the brand's global lineup, giving them more driving options," said Arcamone. "This will help GM Daewoo increase our sales and market share in the domestic market...

Hyundai Unveils the Next-Gen Elantra in Korea

Hyundai has been on a roll the last few months with the new Sonata, the upcoming Accent and now Hyundai has unveiled the new Elantra at the Busan Motor Show in Korea. The new Elantra aka Avante gets Hyundai's 'fluidic sculpture' design philosophy that has also been applied to the new Accent and Sonata. It's powered by a 1.6L direct...

Toyota Recalls 2003 Sequioa to Fix Stability Control System

PRESS RELEASE: Toyota Announces Voluntary Recall on 2003 Model-Year Sequoia to Upgrade Program Logic in Vehicle Stability Control System TORRANCE, Calif., April 28, 2010 - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced it will conduct a voluntary safety recall on approximately 50,000 early-2003 Model-Year Toyota Sequoia sport utility vehicles to upgrade program logic in its Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system. The...

Peugeot and Citroën to Get Versions of Mitsubishi's New ASX Crossover

Mitsubishi, Citroen and Peugeot have announced a partnership based around Mitsubishi's newest crossover, the ASX (RVR in Japan). The partnership involves Mitsubishi supplying the platform of the ASX to Citroen and Peugeot so that the automakers can use it as the basis for their own crossovers. The European automakers will use the same platform as the ASX, but their...

Chrysler Sebring Replacement to be Named Nassau

It's already been reported that Chrysler is possibly going to ditch the Sebring name for its refreshed midsize sedan that is expected to launch later this year. According to dealers and those that are familiar with Chyrsler's product plans, the Nassau name is going to used for the new sedan. The Nassau name was used on a concept car at...

GM to Invest $890 Million in Next-Gen Small Block V8s

Last week GM announced that it paid off its government loans early and now GM has announced plans to invest $890 million a new generation of fuel efficient small block truck and car engines. "GM is investing in our plants, restoring and creating jobs and making progress toward our vision of designing, building and selling the world's best vehicles," said...

Hyundai Sonata Coupe in the Works?

The all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata has only been on the market for a few months and Hyundai recently revealed turbocharged and hybrid versions of the sedan that will go on sale this fall. Now Inside Line believes that the next Sonata model will be a coupe. The Sonata coupe would share the same 2.4L and possible 2.0L turbo engines...

Mercedes-Benz E-Class L Debuts in China

Like the long wheelbase BMW 5 Series that was unveiled last week, Mercedes has unveiled the long wheelbase E-Class L, which will only be sold in the Chinese market. Mercedes claims that the new E-Class L has an extra 14 centimeters of legroom in the rear compared to the standard E-Class. The E-Class L will launch with a choice of...

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