Ford in the States now has more problems, this time with the EPA and NHTSA. It seems that the EPA is now discussing the low MPG numbers for C-Max, and Fusion hybrids. The NHTSA is probing problems with the floormats.
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India to be major parts export hub for Honda & Toyota
Japanese automobile manufacturers Honda and Toyota are looking at shaping up their India domestic operations as major parts exporters after the introduction of India-specific models Brio and Etios, respectively, in the country.
Honda recalls 871,000 vehicles for gearbox defect
HONDA will recall more than 871,000 vehicles worldwide to fix a defect that could allow them to roll away when a driver thinks it’s been parked, stated Honda.
Can the trim around a window switch save thousands of gallons of fuel?
It can if it was specified by Ford engineers. The window switch surround in the new Ford Fusion saves 2,700 gallons of diesel fuel usage and nearly 60,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions annually. Ford saves a production step along with 2,700 gallons of diesel fuel, and cuts both carbon dioxide and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions by eliminating the need to paint an interior trim piece.
Twelve arrested in Christmas drink-drive crackdown first week
Twelve have been arrested in the county in the last week as Gloucestershire Police take a zero tolerance approach to drink driving on the run up to Christmas.
Of the 12 people arrested, all were men. Seven have been charged and are now facing a possible driving ban to start the New Year.
