Category Archives: Automotive

Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation Launches Equipment Assurance Warranty Program in the US

Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, a subsidiary of The Hertz Corporation has launched an equipment extended service plan program, in the US. in partnership with Warrantech, a subsidiary of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

Full Release:  http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hertz-equipment-rental-corporation-launches-equipment-assurance-warranty-program-in-the-us-300062733.html

General Motors (GM) and Ford Announce More Recalls

General Motors (GM) recalls 92,000 Mailbus over Sunroof Problems
Full Article:  http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2015/03/24/chevrolet-malibu-recall-sunroof/70372814/

Ford recalls 220,000+ Vehicles in North America over Door Handles, Relays and Sensors
Full Article:  http://www.cnbc.com/id/102508231

NHTSA probes Nissan recall of 989,000 vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that it is opening an investigation into the effectiveness of the Nissan Motor Company’s recall…

Full Article:  http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/foreign/2015/03/22/nhtsa-probes-nissan-recall-vehicles/25178857/

Honda and Jaguar Land Rover Recalls

Honda Adds 105000 Vehicles to Driver’s Air Bag Recall
Full Article:  http://www.dailyfinance.com/2015/03/19/honda-air-bag-recall/

Jaguar Land Rover recalls 36000 SUVs in China after media exposé
Full Article:  http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/03/20/uk-china-jaguar-land-rover-idUKKBN0MG01X20150320

Montana warns residents about deceptive notices

The Office of Consumer Protection at the Montana Department of Justice issued a Press Release to make sure Montanans are aware of deceptive vehicle service contract “notices” that claim to be issued from the “Motor Vehicle Division.”

Full Article:  http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/state-warns-residents-about-deceptive-notices/31866542

GM Reducing Powertrain Warranties to 60,000 from 100,000

Starting in 2016 General Motors is reducing the mileage coverage of its powertrain warranty on Chevrolet and GMC vehicles from 100,000 miles to 60,000 miles.

Full Article:  http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2015/03/12/gm-cutting-warranty-maintenance-programs/70212524/

 

More Auto Recalls – Fiat Chrysler, Nissan, Hyundai

Fiat Chrysler Faulty Ignition Switch impacts 700,000 Vehicles
Full Article:  http://www.techtimes.com/articles/38079/20150308/ignition-switch-fiat-chrysler-recall-vehicles.htm

Nissan Recalls 640,000 Vehicles Over Hood Latches
Full Article:  http://www.13wmaz.com/story/news/2015/03/06/nissan-recalls-640000-more-cars-over-unlatched-hoods/24508511/

Hyundai Recalls 26,000 Vehicles Due to Water Leak Causing Problems with Gear Shift
Full Article:  http://www.local8now.com/home/headlines/Hyundai-recall-Water-leak-can-cause-gear-shift-problem-295343371.html

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Report on 2014 Recalls

Two of the largest auto recalls in history took place in 2014 – as well as 800 other recalls totaling over 63.9 million cars – according to a just published National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.

Full Article:  http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/03/03/nhtsa-recalls-2014/24323855/

Continental Warranty Inc. is now integrated with the F&I Express eContracting Platform

Full suite of Continental Warranty’s aftermarket products available for eContracting on F&I Express.

Full Release:  http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/03/prweb12553618.htm

Agent of Change, Phoenix American Warranty Company, Inc. Celebrates 30 Years

Phoenix American Warranty Company, a premier provider in the Vehicle Service Contract, GAP Waiver and Vehicle Protection Product industry, celebrates its 30th Anniversary.

Full Release:  http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/agent-of-change-phoenix-american-warranty-company-inc-celebrates-30-years-300044149.html