General Motors engineers reported accidentally turning off ignition switches in a Cadillac SRX with their knees more than eight years ago, and they ordered a similar fix to a similar problem in smaller, cheaper cars linked to 13 deaths, according to documents from parts maker Delphi Automotive.
Toyota Camry tries to shed vanilla reputation
Shaken by the advances of newer, sportier rivals, the Toyota Camry is trying to shed its vanilla reputation.
Suzuki joins fuel-efficiency race with simplified hybrid system
Suzuki said today it will introduce an affordable, simplified gasoline-electric hybrid technology in its cars, joining rivals in the race for fuel efficiency.
Suzuki, which has largely focused on internal combustion engines, said it needs to boost fuel efficiency to survive in a competitive industry.
Consumers Ignore Auto Recall Notices at Their Own Risk
More than 12 million vehicles have been recalled so far this year, the most notable being the more than 2.6 million GM cars with ignition faults reportedly linked to at least 13 deaths. Since Monday of this week, more than 400,000 additional vehicles have been recalled, including Ford Escapes and Fusions, as well as Toyota Highlanders.
