Sunday, November 6, 2011

Airbag issue, GM to recall Pontiac G8s

More than 38,000 Pontiac G8 models recalling by General Motors because airbag issue and in order to reprogram airbag modules for the front passenger seats, the automaker said.

This airbag issue was discovered in Australia during testing.

Improve & Modify Your Caravan (The Essential Manual)

Improve & Modify Your Caravan (The Essential Manual) . This step-by-step, heavily illustrated guide shows the caravan owner and user how he or she can turn their caravan into a perfect and unique holiday retreat. It details the huge range of improvements available and – crucially – how you can apply them to your own caravan. Based on a magazine-article format, this manual is easy to use and will help you create the caravan of your dreams.


By 2015 Toyota aims to start fuel cell vehicle sales

The world's largest automaker, Toyota, plans global sales of a few thousand units of its hydrogen-burning fuel cell vehicle by 2015.

The futuristic vehicle's anticipated high price is the reason of sales will be limited.

Toyota will begin sales of the plug-in hybrid version of the Prius next year, which can travel 14.3 miles in pure electric mode compared with just 1.3 miles for the non-plug-in Prius.


Common Problems & How to Fix MG/A-H Midget/Sprite

MG/A-H Midget/Sprite: Your Expert Guide to Common Problems & How to Fix Them . This book helps you identify all the things you need to be aware of to avoid trouble systematically describing all the main components of the Midget/Sprite and detailing what can go wrong with each. Being able to identify simple warning signs can keep you ahead of a big repair bill – and possibly save you from being stranded at the road side.

In key markets Nissan eyes more capacity

Nissan continues to study growth opportunities after a Mexican state government announced that the automaker is considering investing $2 billion in a new plant in the country, said Nissan Motor Co.

In a statement to Reuters that the firm was "continuing to study opportunities to install additional capacity" in key markets, said a Nissan spokesman in Mexico, which already has a plant in the city of Cuernavaca just south of Mexico City.

Stung by the strong yen that has been eroding profits on exports -- Nissan and other Japanese automakers -- are exploring ways to shift output of cars and parts outside Japan.


How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive 19 Ed: A Manual

How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive 19 Ed: A Manual. First published in 1969, this classic manual of automotive repair equips VW owners with the knowledge to handle every situation they will come across with any air-cooled Volkswagen built through 1978, including Bugs, Karmann Ghias, vans, and campers. With easy-to-understand, fun-to-read information — for novice and veteran mechanics alike — anecdotal descriptions, and clear language, this book takes the mystery out of diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures, and offers some chuckles along the way. This edition features new information on troubleshooting, new photos, and an updated resource list.

Honda Civic's launch in Europe Delay Because Thai Floods

The launch of its new Civic compact hatchback in Europe will delay by Honda because the floods in Thailand.

Although the current version was overtaken by the Jazz this year, in Europe, the Honda Civic is traditionally Honda's best-selling model.