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Toyota Corolla and Matrix stalling issue solved, recall announced

2007 Corolla LE

Toyota just can’t get itself out of the recall quagmire it’s in.  Today, the automaker announced a recall of 1.13-million Corollas and Matrixes (Matrices?) from the 2005-2008 model years.  Only the two-wheel drive models are affected, which means your AWD Matrix is immune to this one.  The press release states that a crack can develop in the Electronic Control Module (ECM), which can lead to “harsh shifting” of the transmission or the engine stalling.  Only one minor injury has been attributed to this fault, out of three “unconfirmed accidents alleged to be related to this condition.”

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Chrysler to update Powertrains: The Missing Link?

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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