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Nissan recalls 26,000+ 2009-2010 Altima and Maxima models over strut issue

The 2009 and 2010 Nissan Altima and Maxima are being recalled over a suspension issue. The problem is the upper front strut insulators on some cars, which might not meet specified tolerances and therefore crack. Nissan is notifying owners this month and the repair will be taken care of by dealers, who will replace the strut insulators on both sides. Follow the jump to read the notice from the NHTSA. Hat tip to Art G [Source: NHTSA] ... Read more →

EPA and DOT announce new fuel economy, greenhouse gas plan: CO2 emissions take center stage over MPG Sebastian Blanco

digg_url = 'http://digg.com/environment/EPA_and_DOT_announce_new_fuel_economy_greenhouse_gas_plan'; Back in May, the Obama Administration raised the national CAFE standard to 35.5 mpg (for cars ...

Mercedes-Benz pays $28.9m in fines for fuel efficiency crimes Jeremy Korzeniewski

NHTSA announces new CAFE standards through 2015 John Neff

Last December, President Bush signed a new energy bill into law that requires automakers to achieve a Corporate Average Fuel Economy standard of 35 mpg by 2020. This historic stiffening of CAFE ...

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Nissan recalls 26,000+ 2009-2010 Altima and Maxima models over strut issue 1 month ago on Autoblog

EPA and DOT announce new fuel economy, greenhouse gas plan: CO2 emissions take center stage over MPG 3 months ago on Autoblog

digg_url = 'http://digg.com/environment/EPA_and_DOT_announce_new_fuel_economy_greenhouse_gas_plan'; Back in May, the Obama Administration raised the national CAFE standard to 35.5 mpg (for cars and trucks) by 2016. The higher standard would build from the 27.3 mpg 2011 standard and go up five ...

Mercedes-Benz pays $28.9m in fines for fuel efficiency crimes 11 months ago on Autoblog

According to the NHTSA, more than $37 million in fines were collected last year for cars sold in 2007 from manufacturers that failed to meet current CAFE standards. Of the six manufacturers that paid fines, Mercedes-Benz was hit the hardest, racking up an astounding $28.9 million bill that was paid ...

NHTSA announces new CAFE standards through 2015 1 year ago on Autoblog

Last December, President Bush signed a new energy bill into law that requires automakers to achieve a Corporate Average Fuel Economy standard of 35 mpg by 2020. This historic stiffening of CAFE standards set a lofty goal, but left plenty of time to get there and new standards of any kind won't ...

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