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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 10 September 2008 )
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Transport Canada list of new re-calls |
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Ottawa,
Ontario - Transport Canada has issued its latest recalls, which may
affect some General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai and BMW vehicles.
2008 Buick Enclave
2007-2008 GMC Acadia
2007-2008 Saturn Outlook
Vehicles affected: 16,525
On certain vehicles in areas of moderate to heavy snowfall, a
buildup of snow or ice on the windshield or wipers could restrict the
movement of the wiper arm. The wiper linkage may become detached from
the motor shaft, and the wipers will become inoperative. Dealers will
install a new wiper crank arm, driver’s side link and crank arm nut.
2001-2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2007-2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2002-2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2003-2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Vehicles affected: 279
Certain vehicles equipped with Active Body Control have
sensors on the front struts. Due to variations in the supplier’s
soldering process, soldering points on the AZ-sensors boards may not be
within tolerances, and signals from the affected sensors may not be
accurately transmitted. A variation can result in an uneven front
suspension. Dealers will inspect and replace the affected sensors.
2008 Hyundai Elantra
Vehicles affected: 8,498
On certain vehicles, the fuel pump motor may not have the
proper and uniform electrical surface contact. This may cause the pump
to produce less pressure than required to supply the fuel injection
system, which could result in poor engine starting and performance.
Dealers will replace the fuel pump sub-assembly.
2006 BMW 3 Series (Sport and standard seat)
2004-2006 BMW 5 Series (Sport, comfort and standard seat)
2006 BMW 6 Series
2004-2005 BMW 7 Series
2006 BMW X5
2004-2005 BMW Z4
Vehicles affected: 20,000
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant
detection mat can fatigue during usage, depending on the seat
configuration, vehicle geometry, and manner and frequency of the
passenger’s entry and exit. Over time, micro-cracks could develop in
the sides of the mat, which could lead to a break of the conductive
path. The system will recognize a failure and the front passenger
airbag will be deactivated. The airbag “On/Off” lamp will illuminate to
make occupants aware of the deactivation. Affected models will receive
an extended warranty of 10 years; under the extended warranty program,
an occupant detection mat that experiences this specific issue will be
replaced at no charge to the customer.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 13 September 2008 )
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EU prepares to sue over Volkswagen law |
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BRUSSELS–The European Commission is preparing to take Germany to
court to force it to change a new law that would allow the state to
block a takeover of Europe's biggest car maker Volkswagen, a European
Union spokesman said Tuesday.
Internal market commissioner
Charlie McCreevy will ask the EU's other 26 commissioners to support a
legal challenge at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg, his
spokesman Oliver Drewes said. Drewes did not say when that decision
would be taken.
The EU has long warned Germany to scrap a rule
that gives Volkswagen's second-largest shareholder — its home state of
Lower Saxony — the ability to block major decisions.
Germany was
forced to redraft a nearly 50-year-old law that protects Volkswagen AG
from a hostile takeover after an EU court ruled last year that it
deters bidders and breaks European rules guaranteeing all EU companies
the right to invest in any part of the 27-nation bloc.
German
Justice Minister Brigitte Zypries says Germany is complying with that
ruling particularly scrapping a provision that capped shareholders'
voting rights at 20 per cent, whatever the size of their holding.
But
it has insisted on keeping other provisions, notably one under which
"significant decisions" require the approval of shareholders
representing 80 per cent of Volkswagen's stock, plus one share, at the
annual general meeting.
That would mean that a shareholder with
20 per cent of the stock would continue to hold a blocking minority.
Lower Saxony holds just over 20 per cent, and state governor Christian
Wulff has ruled out selling any of the stake.
Volkswagen's
biggest shareholder — fellow German automaker Porsche, which has a 31
percent stake and has said it plans to raise that to a majority holding
— opposes the government's plan.
It has called for the threshold for major decisions to be lowered to 75 per cent in keeping with standard German securities laws
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 13 September 2008 )
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What's New?
The convertible version of the A4, absent since it was redesigned in
2005, returns to the lineup in both regular A4 and high-performance S4
versions. And if the S4's 340-hp V-8 isn't enough, Audi is
re-introducing the RS 4 sedan with a 420-hp V-8 and modified,
high-performance suspension.
Overview
Few cars have done more for an automaker's reputation than the A4 has
for Audi. First introduced in 1995, the A4 was remarkable for its small
but powerful 1.8-liter turbocharged engine, optional all-wheel drive,
and affordable price. The A4 was a sales success for Audi, and it put
the brand back on the shopping lists of buyers looking for a serious
performance marque.
The current version of the A4 made its debut in 2005. Engine choices
include a turbocharged, 200-hp, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder as well as a
255-hp 3.2-liter V-6, both with FSI direct-fuel-injection technology.
Both engines are offered with front- or quattro all-wheel drive (the
wagon, known as the Avant, is available with quattro only). All
versions (except the front-drive V-6) come standard with a 6-speed
manual transmission; quattro-equipped cars offer a 6-speed Tiptronic
automatic, while front-drive cars get a continuously variable
transmission (CVT). For 2007, a soft-top convertible joins the sedan
and wagon. Side air bags and electronic stability control are standard
on all A4s.
The high-performance S4, now available in convertible, sedan, and wagon
form, features a 340-hp (302 lb.-ft. of torque), 4.2-liter FSI V-8, a
choice of 6-speed manual or 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission,
and quattro all-wheel drive. New this year is the RS 4 sedan, with a
high-revving (8,250 RPM) version of the 4.2-liter V-8 that produces 420
hp and 317 lb.-ft. of torque. Power is delivered to all four wheels via
a 6-speed manual transmission. Other RS 4 changes include a lowered and
upgraded suspension, a mechanical Dynamic Ride Control system to reduce
body movements, high-performance brakes, and unique body and interior
styling.
The Competition
The Audi A4 competes in the Compact Premium Conventional segment, which
consists of 15 models. Buyers in this segment look for performance,
exterior styling, and quality, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Avoider StudySM and the Escaped Shopper Study.SM
The top sellers in the segment during calendar year 2006, according to the J.D. Power and Associates Sales Report,SM were the BMW 3 Series (120,180 units sold), Acura TL (71,348), and Infiniti G35
(60,741). The Audi A4 sold 49,862 units in 2006, an increase of 1.9
percent compared to the previous year. Other models offered in the
Compact Premium Conventional segment include the Cadillac CTS, Lexus IS Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Acura TSX, and Volvo S40/V50.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 01 October 2008 )
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Happy New Year!!!
2010
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 03 January 2010 )
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