Hyundai recalling 2012 Veloster over shattering sunroofs, parking brake

Seyth Miersma — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:44:00 EST

Filed under: Recalls, Hatchback, Hyundai

A spate of not-great news for Hyundai Veloster owners today, as the plucky hatchback is the subject of not one, but two recall notices from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The first recall is about an issue with the 2012 Veloster's sunroof assembly that we first reported on last October. A NHTSA probe into shattering panoramic glass has resulted in a recall affecting some 13,500 units that may have glass panels that were weakened during installation at the factory. Said glass may break while the vehicle is in motion.

The second recall specifies a problem with the parking brake in 4,490 manual-transmission cars, also from the 2012 model year. The parking brakes in these cars may pick up moisture and road grime, which could, in turn, cause the brake components to bind and not fully engage.

In both cases, Hyundai will notify owners of recalled vehicles and inspect and replace defective parts free of charge. Both recalls will begin during January 2013. Scroll below for both official recall notices from NHTSA.

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Vauxhall Astra GTC has receding roofline

John Neff — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 12:04:00 EST

Filed under: Etc., Europe, Hatchback, GM

Fans of the Vauxhall Astra Sports Hatch in Europe can now get a special GTC edition with a "panoramic windscreen" that extends the top of the car's windshield back into the roof past the driver's head. It looks like it would be a blast to experience on whlie cruising the open, if not incredibly unsettling at first. GM Europe says the glass is a special heat absorbing variety and that a blind can be pulled forward if the driver and passenger want to hide from the sun.

Only 500 Astra GTCs will be produced and they'll cost customers a cool £15,995 ($29,553), which happens to be £5 less than the standard Astra Sports Hatch. Vauxhall even throws in 18-inch alloys, AC, sports seats, ESP, a trip computer and fog lights. What a deal! After the GTC model is sold out, people who require a panoramic view of the horizon can have this unique roof treatment as a £850 option ($1,570 USD).

[Source: Autocar]

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