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Hyundai, Kia recalling about 270,000 vehicles in the U.S.

Hyundai, Kia recalling about 270,000 vehicles in the U.S.

Hyundai said road salt used in cold-weather states can lead to rust on the steel on the underside of some Sonata models, which can lead to misaligned real wheels, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Jaguar Land Rover recalls XK convertible vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover recalls XK convertible vehicles

Jaguar Land RoverĀ  is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 XK convertible vehicles manufactured Oct. 1, 2010, through Aug. 1, 2013, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

students devise lubricant improvements in Shell Eco-marathon

students devise lubricant improvements in Shell Eco-marathon

Shell’s fuel economy student competition, called the Shell Eco-marathon, is a visible demonstration of Shell’s interest in tackling this collaboratively with students, partners and the public. This year, Shell, in particular, highlighted the unsung role of engine oils in improving the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.

China recalls 11,852 Jaguar Land Rover vehicles

China recalls 11,852 Jaguar Land Rover vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover will recall 11,852 vehicles in China over possible engine and oil leakage problems, China’s quality watchdog said.

Start-stop technology aims to save fuel but at what cost

Start-stop technology aims to save fuel but at what cost

Your car is eerily quiet at a stop light. You think it stalled. But, no, it is equipped with fuel-saving start-stop technology. Models as varied as the Kia Soul, Jaguar F-Type, and Ram 1500 V6 pickup are employing the system.