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Jan 31, 2008
Recalling the recall: Ford has more wiring harness issues

FoMoCo sent out a directive to Ford and Lincoln/Mercury dealers today informing them that around 225,000 vehicles are being re-recalled after it was discovered that the wiring harness used during the original recall wasn't quite up to snuff. The second round of recalls involves a faulty fuse that doesn't offer enough protection if a short circuit occurs. Ford will be notifying the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the issue, but until NHTSA has all the information and dealers hav

Damon Lavrinc
Jan 31, 2008
Kenworth announces new LNG trucks

A look at the home page and press release section of Kenworth Truck Company's website will show you that reducing fuel consumption and emissions is a very big deal to the trucking industry. The fact that these trucks are the vehicles which log the most miles on American roadways should tell you all you need to know as to why. By improving the aerodynamics of their vehicles, cutting down idling time and explaining how (.pdf link) to maximize your fuel economy, Kenwor

Jeremy Korzeniewski
Jan 31, 2008
Ohio to kick GM's full size two-mode hybrid SUVs out of the HOV lane

Ohio legislators are changing laws that allow any hybrid into the HOV lane. This means that GM's SUV hybrids are no longer allowed in the get-to-work-on-time lanes. House Bill 62, sponsored by state Rep. Todd Kiser, R-Sandy, would bring Ohio in line with the new national standards which only include hybrids that improve mileage by 50 percent in the city or 25 percent overall. Smaller SUV hybrids like the hybrid Toyota Highlander would sti

Lascelles Linton
Jan 31, 2008
Zap and Youngman reach a deal for North American bus market

Zap's partnership with Youngman Automotive Group is expanding. The two companies announced yesterday that Zap now has the rights to distribute the Chinese company's full line of buses in the North American bus market. In September 2007, Zap and Youngman announced they would partner in a joint venture that will bring Sebastian Blanco

Jan 31, 2008
Autoblog Podcast #86

Episode #86 of the Autoblog Podcast is well-caffeineated. We spend a good bit of time talking about the excitement that's filled the Autoblog garage lately. Damon used a handily available Audi R8 as a chase car when we went to drive the Tesla Roadster, and Alex has been sampling the Subaru Tribeca and STI, as well as a rogue Volvo S80. John has been having a blissful month rocking the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero Coupe, too.

Dan Roth
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