The University of Delaware is experimenting with a fleet of electric vehicles (EV) that they say are not only good for the environment, but can be used by consumers to make money by supplying power back to the power grid. Continue reading
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GM Sedans with eAssist Experience Trunk Fires
General Motors have announced a recall for over 38,000 Chevrolet and Buick sedans equipped with its “eAssist” mild hybrid system. According to GM overheating of the circuit boards in the Generator Control Module (GCM) could result in loss of battery charge, the illumination of the engine malfunction indicator light, and in extreme cases, a fire in the trunk. Two trunk fires have already been reported as a result of the issue. Continue reading
Fisker Auto Forced Into Bankruptcy
Additional financing and the transferring of executives could not save Fisker and the fact that consumers are reluctant to purchase electric vehicles (EV). With a $104,000 price tag, the Fisker Karma lost out to other auto makers like Ford and Nissan who offer a more affordable EV. At the 2012 New York auto show, Fisker unveiled a smaller, less expensive concept model it hoped to build in an abandoned G.M. plant in Delaware, but production never started because of lack of funds. Continue reading
Lemon Alert! Honda Fit Stability Problem
Honda is recalling certain 2012-2013 Honda Fit multi purpose vehicles (MPV) because they may fail to meet the requirements of the Federal Vehicle Motor Safety standards for electronic stability control (ESC). The ECS system of the affected vehicles may allow excessive yaw rates at steering angles with certain tires. Continue reading
2010 Toyota Tacoma Buyback For Suspension
(Note: Names have been omitted and some information may have been changed to protect client privacy.)
Suspension problems often exhibit symptoms such as unfamiliar noises, vibrations, questionable handling, and unusual tire wear. When problems appear, finding a remedy can often be difficult because there are so many moving parts within the system.
When a Corona, California resident contacted our California lemon law offices with a 2010 Toyota Tacoma with thirteen (13) repair attempts of the suspension, one of our attorney’s performed a free case evaluation which showed that he had a strong lemon law case. Continue reading
NHTSA Click It Or Ticket Seatbelt Safety Campaign
As one of the most effective automobile safety features invented, seat belts save thousands of lives every year. Unfortunately, one in five Americans fail to regularly wear their seat belt while driving or riding in a motor vehicle. Continue reading
Subaru Defective Floor Mat Problem
Subaru will be recalling approximately ten thousand 2014 Subaru Forester vehicles manufactured between January 2013 – March 2013. According to the automobile manufacturer, certain vehicles have floor mats in which the resin composition used in the backing was not manufactured to the correct specifications. Continue reading
Honda Shift Interlock Brake Problem
Honda is recalling certain 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and 2013 Acura RDX vehicles because the brake shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow during sub freezing temperatures. Continue reading
