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A look back: ‘Eye opener’ Acura NSX made no excuses in 1990
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Recall Alert: 2016 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Altima
Vehicles Affected: Approximately 47,000 model-year 2016 Nissan Maxima sedans manufactured between March 19 and June 2, 2015, and model-year 2013-16 Altima sedans equipped with a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine manufactured between March 30, 2012, and Aug. 18, 2015. This latest action is an expansion of a previous recall of model-year 2016 Nissan Maxima sedans for the same problem; the approximately 5,500 cars from that original recall are included in the total for this one.
The Problem: Due to an improperly installed O-ring that may not have been seated correctly at the time of assembly, during a crash, fuel may leak from the area where the fuel-sending unit attaches to the fuel tank, increasing the risk of a fire.
The Fix: Dealers will install a retainer ring between the fuel tank and the fuel-sending unit for free.
What Owners Should Do: Nissan did not immediately announce an owner-notification schedule. Owners can call the automaker at 800-647-7261, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov for more info.
Need to Find a Dealer for Service? Go to Cars.com Service & Repair to find your local dealer.
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2017 Acura NSX first drive: The rebirth of slick
There aren’t many cars more anticipated than the new Acura NSX. Saying the old car had just a cult following would be doing a disservice to its rabid and massive fan base. Fanboys—still teenagers...
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Can You Tailgate In A Honda Fit?
Scan the parking lot of any sports arena on game day and you're sure to see a flock of pickup trucks and SUVs hosting a big party of tailgaters. In theory, the Honda Fit seems like a good match for game day pre-activities with its extremely versatile cargo area that at one point swallowed an entire wedding shower's worth of home goods. Cars.com's long-term Honda Fit test car does many things well (fuel economy, value, safety), but can it tailgate with the best of them?
Related: Top 10 Features for Tailgating
Instead of a football game, I loaded up our Honda Fit with tailgating gear and hit a local dragstrip for a big race. The Fit furnished the entire tailgate for six people and surprised everyone with how much gear it accommodated. It easily swallowed a 12-by-12-foot pop-up tent, massive 75-quart wheeled cooler, a classic charcoal grill, a few grocery bags of supplies, a bag of charcoal and folding chairs.
Honda Fit; Cars.com photo by Joe Bruzek
The Fit's low cargo floor made it a natural spot for staging condiments and chips, and when the tent was full you could sit on the cargo area's edge and have the liftgate supply shade from the sun. A truck's taller bed would have been more convenient for staging food to grill than the Fit's low cargo area, however. Also, the liftgate seemed to interfere with the radio broadcast of the race; it sounded distorted with the tailgate all the way up, but the FM signal would clear up when the liftgate was lowered slightly. It was odd.
Honda Fit; Cars.com photo by Joe Bruzek
The race offered a live online video stream with commentary and multiple camera angles, so I streamed the broadcast to the Fit's high-quality 7-inch display using an iPhone and the Fit's HDMI mirroring capabilities. The streaming video worked flawlessly, and the car's stereo was loud enough for everyone to hear with the liftgate open and volume cranked. You could easily do the same for a pregame show while tailgating at any other national sports event, though you really have to opt for the 7-inch screen to view it.
The day was a success, but the Fit came up short in a few ways. There isn't a power outlet (AC or DC) in the cargo area; that would have been an issue if we went full fan-boy and brought a TV. The Fit has two 12-volt power outlets, but they're up front in the center console. Secondly, when loaded with all of the gear I had room for just one front passenger, but I think someone could have fit in the split-folding backseat with a smarter cargo arrangement.
Tailgating is more fun with more people, and a big truck can carry both people and supplies. Still, I got a big kick out of watching the tiny Fit hold its own against the giant pickup trucks and motorhomes in terms of gear they're able to stash.
Honda Fit; Cars.com photo by Joe Bruzek
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Change of the Year - The Lohdown
We're Making History on November 16
Longtime readers will notice that something is missing from the December issue of Motor Trend. That's right. We're not announcing SUV of the Year, as we have since we first expanded our Of the Year awards to include SUVs in the December 1998 issue. The normal cadence for our OTY awards has traditionally been SUV of the Year in December, Car of the Year in January, and Truck of the Year in February. But all that is about to change.
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2009-2011 Acura TSX Oil Issue
Vehicles affected by service bulletin:
- 2009 Acura TSX
- 2010 Acura TSX
- 2011 Acura TSX
The problem: Deposits may develop on the oil control rings, which can lead to increased oil consumption when several things happen simultaneously and on a regular basis: The engine is operated when cold, hard acceleration occurs with a cold engine and the fuel used has an unusually high concentration of particles.
Corrective action: Dealers will replace all the engine's pistons and piston rings in affected vehicles.
Warranty info: Acura has extended warranty coverage on pistons and piston rings in these vehicles to eight years/125,000 miles, whichever comes first. Repairs are being done under this warranty extension.
What owners should do: Call your local dealer with your vehicle's identification number to determine if it's eligible for repairs. You can call Acura directly at 800-382-2238 or NHTSA at 888-327-4236. Reference TSB No. 13-006.
Need to find a dealer for service? Go to Cars.com Service & Repair to find a local dealer.
Editor's note: This is only one of dozens of service bulletins issued each month by automakers. Please check your automaker's website to see if your vehicle has any service bulletins pending.
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Car Salesman Confidential: The Haunted Dealership
A Halloween Tale
One of the great benefits of working in car sales is the freedom. By that I mean, if I ever get tired of a place, or just want a change of scenery, all I have to do is clean out my desk and leave. (Most salespeople travel light.) With my experience, I know I can go anywhere in the United States and find a job at another dealership the same day, with no interruption in income. That's a great feeling.
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