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News & Rants: Recall Alert: Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix, Pontiac Vibe, Scion xD

Aug 31, 2009 Object

Toyota is recalling the 2008-09 Scion xD, 2009-10 Toyota Corolla, 2009-10 Toyota Matrix and 2009 Pontiac Vibe that are equipped with 1.8-liter engines and originally sold in or currently registered in Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin and Wyoming, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
When driving under certain conditions in extremely low temperatures, the intake manifold suction port for the brake vacuum can lock because of the freezing of condensation resulting from positive crankcase ventilation. This could lead to an increase in the vehicle’s stopping distance, which could cause a crash.

Dealers will install a newly designed intake air connector, which will relocate the brake system vacuum post, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by Sept. 15.

For more information, owners can call Toyota at 800-331-4331 or NHTSA at 888-327-4236.

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Asus and Moko promoting sexy gadgets?

Aug 31, 2009 Object

I’m not sure if this is more exciting for the guys to look at but really, this is inappropriate. What could Asus and Moko had in mind? Somebody, tell me.

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Woman can’t send MMS from iPhone, sues Apple

Aug 31, 2009 Object

Deborah Carr from Ohio recently filed a lawsuit against Apple. Why, her MMS still won’t work after upgrading to 3.0.

Big deal? Not to me. I’m experiencing worse: I’ve still got no WiFi since I upgraded to 3.0 OS.

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Top Ten Stolen Vehicles of 2008

Aug 31, 2009 Object, news

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Thanks to modern technologies like ignition keys with embedded chips and factory installed security immobilizers, it’s getting harder and harder to steal new cars. As a result, the number of cars and trucks stolen in the United States dropped by 13.1 percent in 2008 compared to 2007, a trend that has been continuing for five years. Total thefts for the year could actually end up under 1 million for the first time in 20 years.

Owners of older cars on the other hand aren’t so lucky. One of the main driving factors behind car thefts is to strip the vehicles and sell the parts. The main market for those parts is older, high volume vehicles, so the same vehicles are the ones that tend to get stolen. The top ten stolen vehicles for 2008 includes a couple of surprises and a bunch of perennial hits. Check out the whole list by clicking the image above.

[Source: SmartBrief | Photo by stephenyeargin | CC 2.0]

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Top Ten Stolen Vehicles of 2008 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: 2011 VW Jetta Sedan

Aug 31, 2009 Object, news

Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedan, Volkswagen

After spending time with the Jetta sedan last year, we came away mostly impressed by its performance and looks. V-Dub’s bread-and-butter model is handsome enough to keep buyers interested, but every design gets stale and after wearing the same duds since 2004, VW is working on all-new sheetmetal for the 2011 model year.

KPG caught the new Jetta Sedan undergoing hot-weather testing in Arizona, and while most of the shots show little more than swaths of black camo, the heat and wind worked away at the adhesive to reveal crisper lines, a swoopier roof, a more angled rear side window and some snazzy looking taillights.

VW is calling the revised Jetta its “New Compact Sedan” and the Jetta name is in no danger of being changed. Expect the 2011 Jetta to take aim at the Civic and Corolla with a significant drop in its base price when it goes on sale late next year.

Spy Shots: 2011 VW Jetta Sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 8.31.09

Aug 31, 2009 Object, news, video

	First Drive: 2010 Audi R8 V10 answers our power prayers Audi addresses our singular gripe with the R8 by replacing the standard model’s stock powerplant with the V10 from the Lamborghini Gallardo. Porsche 911 Turbo, M-B SL63 and (whoops) LP560-4, it’s official: You’re on notice.		VIDEO: Production Cadillac CTS Coupe breaks through in new 60-second spot With the tagline “America, we have re-ignition,” Cadillac is out to reintroduce itself to buyers. And the flagship model of GM’s new ad campaign is the CTS Coupe.
	Toyota accused of ‘ruthless conspiracy’ to conceal, destroy evidence by former attorney Toyota looks to have a potential public-relations nightmare on its hands. According to reports, one of the company’s former lawyers, Dimitrios P. Biller, has filed a federal racketeering suit against the Japanese automaker.	Other news of import Stand-alone Buick, GMC dealers to be dualed, only 17k Pontiacs left BMW in talks to use iQ platform for future models, Toyota to get Mini in return?! Penske to close all Canadian Saturn dealers Dunkel Industries creates ultimate off-road RV VIDEO: Don’t call it OCD: Dude builds 32-valve DOHC V8 out of Legos

Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 8.31.09 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SUVs a dying breed? Not so fast!

Aug 31, 2009 Object

Will SUVs soon be extinct? Auto experts argue the behemoths will be around for some time to come.

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