Saab Officially Gives A Thumbs Up To GM Facebook Squatters
For more than two weeks, Saabhuggers have taken over GM’s Facebook page, plastering “Let Saab go!” all over the site. Yesterday, the occupation has been officially endorsed by Saab. GM sources which requested anonymity, citing possible legal implications, mentioned to TTAC that the attacks have “all signs of a coordinated campaign.” That is putting it [...]
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Give Me a Boost: IIHS Gives 31 Child Seats the Thumbs Up in Latest Report
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given a nod of approval to 31 child booster seats after finishing its latest round of testing.
The IIHS tested 62 booster seats – including a number of seats that can convert from a full-back to a backless seat – for proper fitting and belt fit. In full-back mode most booster seats can hold up to 50 or 60 pounds, but backless seats can also children weighing up to 100 pounds.
When the testing was done, the IIHS recommended 31 models as best bets, five m…
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F1: Buddh International Race Circuit given thumbs up by FIA Inspector Charlie Whiting
Buddh International Circuit press release
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Kia Optima turbo gets a thumbs up from the man on the street
When you drive a different car every couple of days, as we do around here, it’s always interesting to see what, if any, reaction the “ride du jour” draws from people on the street. In my experience, the overwhelming majority of the time, nobody cares. Why should they?
That’s why I find those rare occasions interesting when a stranger does feel motivated to ask about my car. The Kia Optima turbo I’ve been in for the past couple of days is a good example. And what makes th…
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EPA gives thumbs up to labels about E15 use in new vehicles
E15 is fuel that contains 15 percent Ethanol over the more commonly used E10. Just this Tuesday, labels were approved which will allow the sale of a E15.
The new labels will be orange and black, and display warnings for owners of vehicles who should not opt for the new fuel. Generally vehicles 2001 model year and earlier should not use the fuel. Others who are advised against it, as Kris Kiser, executive VP of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute include “There are millions of off-road, small-engi…