Its Shop Time Mondays: Acura, Chevy, GMC And Honda Are On This Week's Recall List

 

1. Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 750,114

America's 1st Fuel-Free Highway for Electric Vehicles

Although gas prices have been in a downward trend over the past few weeks, states like Oregon are moving forward with providing an infrastructure to accommodate electric vehicles. Ironically, last

2011 Nissan LEAF: $99 Deposit Required to Reserve New Mass Market Electric Vehicle

Just in time for Earth Day, Nissan North America, Inc. began taking reservations for the Nissan LEAF zero-emission, all-electric vehicle today. On a full battery charge the vehicle can be driven up to 100 miles. To secure a vehicle, Nissan is using a formalized reservation system for those wishing to purchase or lease the all-new LEAF. According to Nissan, the LEAF begins rolling out to select markets in December, and will be widely available in 2011.

So far, in the States, more than 115,000 people have formalized their interest in driving a Nissan LEAF by signing up for more information on NissanUSA.com. These registrants will be given priority in the reservation process. Consumers must have been registered on the site by the midnight Monday (April 19, 2010) in order to be eligible for the early reservation process. However, if you missed the date, don't fret. Reservations will open to the general public on May 15. The reservation process is below: