Nissan LEAF Battery Warranty
With the initial rollout of the Nissan LEAF to specific areas in the US, it’s been announced that the battery in the LEAF will have an 8 year / 100,000 mile warranty. The coverage matches the warranty coverage GM recently announced for the Chevy Volt, the electric hybrid vehicle.
Volkswagen Water Ingress Class Action
If you purchased or leased, new or used one of the vehicles listed below, your rights could be affected: · 2001-2007 Volkswagen New Beetle equipped with sunroof (VIN below 3VW—1C-7M514779) · 2001-2007 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan or Wagon equipped with sunroof · 2001-2007 Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI equipped with sunroof · 1999-2005 Volkswagen Passat. · 1997-2006 Audi [...]
Chevrolet Stands Behind Volt With Standard Eight-Year, 100,000-Mile Battery Warranty
2010-07-14 Volt’s long-life battery warranty most comprehensive of any electric vehicle All 161 battery components validated to withstand extreme temperatures, terrain and driving patterns GM’s Brownstown Township, Mich., battery plant will begin regular production in August Brownstown Township, Mich. – The Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range will provide customers with an unprecedented, standard, [...]
2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT Class Action Settlement
A class action lawsuit was filed against Hyundai alleging that Hyundai was aware of that the flywheel and clutch on 2003 Tiburons failed prematurely and Hyundai failed to replace the parts under warranty. The Tiburons included in this class action lawsuit are 2003 Tiburons produced on or before April 1, 2003. On June 28th, a [...]
Lexus Announces Intention to Recall Certain U.S. Market Vehicles to Replace Engine Valve Springs
TORRANCE, Calif. (July 2, 2010) — Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc., today announced that it has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of its intention to file a Defect Information Report (DIR) regarding approximately 138,000 Lexus vehicles, powered by 4.6 and 5.0 liter V8 and 3.5 liter V6 engines in [...]
Mazda Announces Launch Of Certified Pre-Owned Program
IRVINE, Calif. – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the launch of a NEW Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program designed to maximize the value of a pre-owned Mazda, ease customers’ pre-owned vehicle buying experience and lower customers’ cost of ownership. Under the program, Mazda dealers will follow a rigorous multi-point inspection and reconditioning program to [...]
Gregg Tompkins has been working
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