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GM Recalls 2010 SRX over Engine Failure concerns

Published on May 28, 2010 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , .

If you’ve been reading Road Reality for any length of time, or delved into past articles, you’ll notice that a month or two ago, I stopped posting every little recall.  If a recall involves a danger to the driver or passengers, I certainly will mention it, but otherwise I’ll leave it to the manufacturer to notify you.  While this recall doesn’t necessarily pose a danger to drivers, it shows that the new GM is quicker to react to problems than it used to be, and at least in this case, has their consumers’ best interests in mind.  Read on for why engines could be failing on 2010 Cadillac SRX crossovers.

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Chrysler to update Powertrains: The Missing Link?

Published on January 12, 2010 in Manufacturer Update and Under the Hood (In Depth). 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

Since the mid 2000s, Chrysler has gotten a lot of complaints about its exterior and interior designs, and for good reason.  Lately, vehicles like the Dodge Nitro have shown that Chrysler is changing their image, and it’s all for the better.  Fit and finish on both the inside and outside has improved, but refinement in the engine and transmission, the two biggest components of a vehicle’s powertrain, is still lacking, as is fuel mileage.  Chrysler recently announced a new powertrain strategy, and while not surprising, it’s still good to hear.

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