 | The Chevrolet Cruze has made headlines for its above-average fuel economy, especially for its fuel-sipping Eco model. But GM, Chevroletrsquo;s parent company, has announced that to make the Cruze Eco even more fuel efficient it must dropped pounds wherever possible. One thing to go was the Cruzersquo;s spare tire. According to a GM press release, the 2011 Cruze Eco will not come standard with a traditional compact spare tire and... Read more |  | An advisory panel appointed by Toyota released its report yesterday, which addresses safety concerns that have arisen in recent years. The panel, which is headed by former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Rodney Slater, said that Toyotarsquo;s recalls since 2009 were due in part to centralized decision making thatrsquo;s still too Japan-based. However, Toyotarsquo;s management style wasnrsquo;t solely to blame. ldquo;The companys lsquo;skepticism and defensivenessrsquo; toward consumer and other outside complaints... Read more |
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