Tuesday, 14 April 2015

2012 Subaru Impreza Under NHTSA Investigation for Airbag Issue

2012 Subaru Impreza Under NHTSA Investigation for Airbag Issue

2012 Subaru Impreza Under NHTSA Investigation for Airbag Issue

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation on the Subaru Impreza.

The investigation will focus on a possible issue with the vehicle's Occupant Detection System, which is used to identify whether the occupant in the passenger seat is full sized or a child. That system is responsible of turning off the airbag deployment if necessary.

SEE ALSO: 2015 Subaru Impreza Review

NHTSA has received 26 complaints on possible issues with the Occupant Detection System, saying that it was incorrectly turning off the airbag deployment when a full-sized adult was in the front passenger seat. The Japanese automaker had put out a Technical Service Bulletin in May 2012 to address a similar problem.

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First 2015 Chevy COPO Camaro to be Auctioned for Veterans

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The first 2015 Chevrolet COPO Camaro is being sold to benefit disabled veterans.

The American automaker has announced that the first production 2015 COPO Camaro will be auctioned off on Saturday, April 18, at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction. Sporting serial number 2015COPO001, 100 percent of the winning bid of the drag car will go to Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans.

SEE ALSO: 2015 Chevrolet COPO Camaro Drops at SEMA

The 2015 Chevrolet COPO Camaro made its debut at least year's SEMA Show and boasts an Abalone White exterior contrasted with matte gray and orange accents. The mid-eight second drag car is powered by a 350-cubic-inch LSX-based racing engine boosted by a Whipple 2.9-liter supercharger and has an NHRA-rated 555 hp.

"This sale gives the highest bidder the opportunity to buy the first of only 69 factory-assembled 2015 COPO Camaro race cars, the final year of the fifth-generation Camaro," said Jim Campbell, U.S. vice president of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports. "Chevrolet is excited to offer this milestone Camaro to help a very worthy organization."

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2016 Hyundai Elantra Spied Inside and Out

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Our spy photographers have grabbed some photos of the next-generation Hyundai Elantra sedan during testing. 

Due to be revealed at the end of 2015, the redesigned Elantra's styling will be similar to the updated 2015 Sonata and Genesis. That means more angular looks, also previewed by the refreshed 2016 Elantra GT.

One or both of the current engines, a 1.8- and 2.0-liter four cylinder, may carry over to the 2016 car. To offer a more fuel efficient option, the Elantra might adopt a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder mated to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission, the same powertrain found in the Sonata Eco.

SEE ALSO: 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT Gets Mid-Cycle Update

Inside, styling also mimics the larger Sonata, while we can see the latest version of Hyundai's infotainment unit in the center stack. The redesigned Elantra is expected to be have slightly more interior space than the current car, while the list of advance safety options is expected to grow.

Watch for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra to be revealed sometime later this year, while it should hit the U.S. in early 2016.

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Goodyear Launching Online Sales Service

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Goodyear is launching a new service that will allow the public to buy tires directly from the manufacturer. 

Phase one of the program is being rolled out this week according to Goodyear CEO Rich Kramer. "As you likely heard, Goodyear will become the first tire manufacturer in the U.S. to start selling consumer replacement tires online," said Kramer. "In fact, we will launch the first phase of our rollout this week. This new buying option will allow consumers to purchase tires online and have them installed by authorized dealers." Kramer did not elaborate on exactly what phase one entails.

SEE ALSO: Goodyear Eagle Sport All Season Tire Long-Term Review

"The preference for buying goods and services online — often through mobile devices — is being driven by a new generation of consumers," said Kramer. "In the U.S. alone, 80 million Millennials with $1 trillion in buying power are entering the market. By embracing digital technology to simplify the tire buying process — and keeping our network of aligned dealers as an integral part of the process — we believe we will be the industry leader in this space and with these new consumers," he said.

Those interested in buying tires will be able to visit Goodyear.com, input their vehicle details and the site will provide a list of the best tire options. The full price of the tire can then be paid for online, though dealers won't be completely shut out of the deal.

Buyers will have to choose a Goodyear dealer to receive their tires. That dealer will be compensated by the company with a flat delivery commission, based on the type of tire. All mounting and balancing fees will also go to the dealer.

Goodyear says that thousands of U.S. dealers have already signed up to be part of the service.

[Source: Akron Beacon Journal]

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Top 5 Family Sedans of 2015

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Searching high and low for sedan-buying advice? Well, you're in luck because the latest installment of The Short list has you covered.

With this exciting new series we've already explored the Top 10 Most Fun Cars Under $50,000 as well as the 10 Most Expensive Cars in the World but now it's time to face the music and come back to reality. Most people can't afford to own something exotic and many drivers can't live with a dedicated sports machine.

But fear not, because there are still plenty of great vehicular options out there. This week we explore the five best family cars on the market today. Which models made the cut and which ones landed on the cutting-room floor? Well, you're going to have to watch to find out. We promise; you probably, might, possibly enjoy this video. It's a definite maybe. Just click "Play" so we get the view count … please?

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Watch the AMG GT3 Tear up the ‘Ring

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Mercedes' latest race car looked good under the lights at the Geneva Motor Show, but it looks much better going flat out at the race track. 

Youtube user nordschleife96 captured great footage of the AMG GT3, the successor to the SLS GT3, testing at Germany's famous Nurburgring Nordschleife.

Unlike the road-going AMG GT, this race car uses a 6.2-liter V8 for motivation, hooked up to a six-speed manual race transmission. The German brand chose to pass on the new turbocharged V8 found in the GT in favor of the high-revving, reliable naturally aspirated engine.

SEE ALSO: Mercedes-AMG GT3 Debuts Race Ready

As with most modern race cars, carbon fiber is used to construct the roll cage, side skirts, seat pan and just about everything else.

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