Category Archives: Automotive

More Auto Recalls – Hyundai, Dodge, Jeep, Kia

Hyundai Recalls 263,000 Cars for Power-Steering Problem
Full Article:  http://www.dailyfinance.com/2015/02/28/hyundai-recall/

500K Durangos, Grand Cherokees face fuel-pump recall
Full Article:  http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/02/27/durango-grand-cherokee-recall/24118593/

2016 Kia Sorento Recalled To Replace Accelerator Pedal Assembly
Full Article:  http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2016-kia-sorento-recalled-to-replace-accelerator-pedal-assembly.html

Ally Lengthens Its Extended Warranty on Vehicles

Extends ultimate extended-service coverage up to 12 years and 150,000 miles.

Full Article: http://wardsauto.com/finance-insurance-resource-center/ally-lengthens-its-extended-warranty-vehicles

Service Payment Plan Integrates With F&I Express

F&I Express and Service Payment Plan complete systems integration allowing eRate, eContract and eRegister…

Full Article:  http://www.fi-magazine.com/news/story/2015/02/service-payment-plan-integrates-with-f-i-express-econtracting-platform.aspx

Honda CEO Ito to Step Down after quality lapses

Honda Motor President Takanobu Ito announced that he will step down and named Takahiro Hachigo as his replacement.  This follows a number of quality lapses at the automaker.

Full Article:  http://www.autonews.com/article/20150223/OEM02/150229964/honda-ceo-ito-to-step-down-after-quality-lapses

Mercedes-Benz Recalls Over 147,000 Vehicles

Recall is to fix a problem with an engine compartment seal.  The recall mainly impacts E350 sedans from 2013-2015 model years.

Full Article:  http://www.wsj.com/articles/mercedes-benz-recalls-147-000-cars-mainly-e350-sedans-1424560070

Allianz Global Assistance UK Offers Extended Warranty to Mitsubishi Customers

Building on its strong partnership with Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, Allianz Global Assistance UK has developed an online service to bring Mitsubishi drivers the opportunity to purchase Extended Warranty products.. 

Full Release: http://www.sourcewire.com/news/86143/allianz-global-assistance-uk-offers-extended-warranty-to-mitsubishi-customers

CNA’s Reports its Participation Plans Distributed More Than $38 Million in 2014

CNA National Warranty Corporation announced that more than $38 million was returned to automobile dealers across in 2014 through its various participation plans…

Full Article from F&I Magazine:  http://www.fi-magazine.com/news/story/2015/02/cna-s-participation-plans-distributes-more-than-38-million-in-2014.aspx

Honda Cars India Announces New Extended Warranty Scheme

Honda has announced a new extended warranty scheme in India. Named ‘Any Time Warranty’, this warranty scheme allows Honda owners to extend their warranty for seven years.

Full Article:  http://auto.ndtv.com/news/honda-cars-india-announces-new-extended-warranty-scheme-739912

Kenworth and PACCAR Financial Offer Class 8 Extended Warranty Program

Kenworth Truck Company and PACCAR Financial are offering an Extended Warranty Program for U.S. customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 8 factory trucks financed through PACCAR Financial.

Full Release:  http://www.kenworth.com/news/news-releases/2015/february/pfc-hd-us.aspx

The Warranty Group and AutoNation Announce Multi-Year Agreement

The Warranty Group announced a multi-year agreement with AutoNation to underwrite and administer AutoNation’s branded service contract program.

Full Release:  http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/the-warranty-group-and-autonation-announce-multi-year-agreement-1990559.htm