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Recall: Honda recalls 646,000 Fits around the world

Published on January 29, 2010 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

While not as Earth-shattering as the other recalls we’ve heard about, Honda announced today that it is recalling 646,000 Honda Fits, also known as the City or Jazz, depending on the market it’s sold in.  That number includes 140,000 Fits here in the United States, but none in its home country of Japan.  The recall is for a defective master switch, which allows water to get into the window switches and possibly cause a fire.  Two fires have been reported here in the US, and one in South Africa.

When more information is available, I’ll have an update for you.  Until then, stay tuned!

by John Suit

Source: Reuters via AutoBlog

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GM’s Aveo RS: Not just an econobox anymore?

Published on January 21, 2010 in Hot Car - Upcoming. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

At this year’s Detroit Auto Show, GM took the wraps off of its Aveo RS, its first entry into the burgeoning Premium Small Car market.  The Mini Cooper, built by BMW, started the market, also known as the “C Segment” cars, but nowhere near the traditional C Segment cars of late.  With the Ford Fiesta, Mazda Mazda2, and a host of others, Chevrolet is tossing its hat into the ring with a redesigned Aveo.  The first model, the RS, is a performance-oriented version of the Aveo, but still keeps part of its focus on fuel economy, and the rest on premium features and materials.

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