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Toyota Says it Has a Fix for Stalling Issue, More Than a Year after Massive Recall

» Posted October 29, 2021 • Resources

Nearly two years after Toyota began a recall for faulty fuel pumps in a variety of Toyota and Lexus models that eventually reached 3.3 million vehicles, the Japanese automaker says it has settled on a fix for the problem.

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Online Car Sales Scams: What to Look For

» Posted October 27, 2021 • Resources

Going online is an increasingly popular way to buy a car but there are many potential pitfalls when it comes to using the Internet to purchase a new set of wheels.

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What You Need to Know About the Tesla Autopilot Accidents

» Posted October 25, 2021 • Resources

Tesla promises car buyers a unique experience: a luxury electric vehicle with the latest tech designed to let the car do much of the heavy lifting when you hit the road. The problem is that Tesla’s Autopilot system may not be up to the task of keeping drivers and passengers safe.

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Consumers Beware: Never Buy a Car Sight Unseen

» Posted October 22, 2021 • Resources

Buying a car is one of the largest purchases many consumers will make. Although the thought of getting behind the wheel of a new vehicle is often exciting, the process of selecting and buying the car is filled with potential pitfalls. The vehicle you drive home may not exactly be what you expected, especially if it has a defect that could pose a safety hazard.

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Automakers Look to Tech to Streamline Recalls

» Posted October 20, 2021 • Resources

As seasoned California lemon law attorneys who help people across the state who have been stuck with malfunctioning cars, we know just how often auto manufacturers allow unsafe vehicles to hit the road. Technological advances promise to make fixing defects easier, but it remains to be seen whether carmakers will commit to streamlining that process.

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Toyota Kills Avalon Large Sedan

» Posted October 18, 2021 • Resources

In a sign of the times, it is time to say “goodbye” to the Toyota Avalon. Toyota is reportedly ending production on Avalon sedans in August 2022, citing dwindling demand. Auto week calls the low-selling model “another victim of the SUV crossover onslaught.”

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Volkswagen Tells Dealers to Stop Selling Some Taos CUVs

» Posted October 15, 2021 • Resources

It is safe to say that most new car buyers expect the vehicles’ engines to work after plopping down a big chunk of cash for a new set of wheels. Volkswagen recently made the relatively uncommon move of telling its dealers to stop selling certain Taos crossover utility vehicles. The move came after owners complained that their cars’ engines were shutting down unexpectedly on the road.

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How the Semiconductor Shortage is Slowing GM’s New Car Production

» Posted October 13, 2021 • Resources

The ongoing semiconductor shortage has put a damper on what major automakers were hoping to be a gigantic rebound from plummeting sales during the height of the pandemic. A recent report from the Detroit Free Press highlights just how much of a hitch the situation is creating for carmakers’ production cycles.

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Ford Said to Bypass Dealers for Sales of New Hybrid Maverick

» Posted October 11, 2021 • Resources

Ford is looking to cut out the middleman when it comes to selling new hybrid Maverick trucks--sort of--in a move that is likely to make Ford dealers less than happy. The company is expected to sell the closely watched new pickups by direct order only. Their online ordering platform is likely to see plenty of traffic: the Maverick is said to get 40 miles per gallon and come with a starting price tag under $20,000.

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Tesla Model S Fire in California Garage Under Investigation

» Posted October 8, 2021 • Resources

Add Tesla to the growing list of electric car makers who may have a fire issue on their hands. A local fire inspector says a Tesla Model S thermal charging system may be to blame for a blaze in a home garage in San Ramon. It’s one of at least five fires tied to older versions of the popular Tesla that the Washington Post recently detailed in a report on vehicles unexpectedly bursting into flames.

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