Honda, Suzuki, Jaguar and Fisker Issue Safety Recalls

Honda is recalling a total of nine 2012 Odyssey minivans for a loose suspension damper bolt nut. In a press release, Honda says the loose nut could affect the Odyssey’s wheel assembly angle and steering. If you own a 2012 Honda Odyssey and Honda hasn’t contacted you, there’s no need to take your minivan to the dealership. “Honda contacted all nine owners by phone on December 19, 2011, and repaired the vehicles as necessary free of charge ... continue reading»

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Fisker Karma Gets Lower-than-Expected EPA Fuel Economy Rating

When the Fisker Karma concept debuted, it was billed as a luxury plug-in hybrid electric vehicle with the performance of a sports car. Last week, the EPA rated the Fisker Karma at 52 miles per gallon-equivalent (mpg-e) in combined driving, according to AutoblogGreen. This number combines both electric-only range and the fuel economy delivered by the Karma’s four-cylinder gasoline engine. Not only is this rating lower than other plug-in hybrids, but it falls short of Fisker’s 67.2 ... continue reading»

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