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Friday, December 25, 2015
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Coming Soon! Mega Mashup Review: 2015 & 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
Hello All!
In the coming days, prepare yourselves for an in-depth comparison and exclusive mega-mashup review of the 2015 AND the all-new 2016 Chevy Malibu sedan! It was certainly interesting to note the differences between the new and old model, and GM certainly put forth a lot of effort and unique innovations into the new 2016 model.
I would like to thank Draper Auto in Saginaw, Michigan and Mr. Cole Davis for giving me the opportunity to drive the all new 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. There aren't many examples out there yet, and I'm glad to be one of the first to review the new Malibu.
The 2015 (left) and redesigned 2016 (right) Chevy Malibu.
Stay tuned, and ROLL ON!
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Friday, December 11, 2015
Finals Week Is Upon Us!
Hey there readers!
As you may already know, finals week for many students all over is now here. Therefore, Adam's Autos will be taking a break this week in preparation. However, stay tuned for more new automotive news and reviews coming soon, and like the Adam's Autos Facebook page at the link provided below to make sure you never miss a beat!
Best of luck to all other students out there on their upcoming finals! May the curve forever be in your favor!
ROLL ON!
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Friday, December 4, 2015
Takata Airbag Recall - What You Need to Know
Recalls are
nothing new. Every company, automotive or otherwise, typically has some issue
they have to rectify. Quality, customer satisfaction, and safety should be at
the top of every company’s objectives. However, what really distinguishes an
issue as unethical is when it affects millions of products and individuals and
was known internally to be a potential problem from the start. Enter Takata, a
global supplier headquartered in Japan that produces various components for the
auto industry, such as airbags, interior trim pieces, seat belts, and steering
wheels. While possibly little was known about the company before these recalls,
Takata may now be remembered as being responsible for one of the largest
recalls in automobile history. Yet, this isn’t the first time Takata has been
in recall trouble, as a recall in 1995 was issued for over 8 million vehicles
with defective seat belts supplied by Takata.
The Scenario
NHTSA
(The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) called for expanded recalls after a New York Times article was published stating that Takata knew of defects with their airbags years before any official paperwork was filed. These defects were more
widespread than previously thought, and several individuals were seriously hurt or killed as a result of exploding Takata airbags. In a nutshell, what causes these airbags to explode in an accident is that the inflator within the airbag module ignites with excessive explosive force, causing metal parts that are inside to fly out and rupture the airbag. As you can imagine (but probably shouldn't), these parts flying out and striking an individual can be extremely dangerous. Its also important to keep in mind that airbags deploy at over 200 mph - enough force alone to be dangerous without any added complications. This is why it is important for younger children and baby seats to be placed in the back of the car!
Following
NHTSA’s investigation, repercussions were taken, and Takata was fined $14,000
daily for not complying throughout the investigation at times. Then in May
2015, the Department of Transportation (DOT) released a statement stating
Takata finally acknowledged that the inflator it used in various airbag
assemblies was faulty. It was estimated that over 33.8 million vehicles could
potentially be affected. To
date, Takata has been fined civil penalties of up to $200 million dollars, and
automakers are still currently recalling and fixing affected models.
So what does this mean for drivers? It means consumers need to be vigilant about other recalls going forward, do proper research before buying a car, and most importantly, if you happen to own one of the affected models, get it fixed IMMEDIATELY to ensure the safety of yourself and those riding with you. I care about my readers, so please, get this work done ASAP. A wide variety of manufacturers, foreign and domestic, are affected, including Honda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Chrysler, General Motors, and many more. I've provided some links below to sites that share even more info about the Takata airbag recall, which specific models and years of cars are potentially affected, and much more.
- http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/10/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-takata-air-bag-recall/index.htm
- http://www.safercar.gov/rs/takata/takatalist.html
Furthermore, don't let recalls scare into thinking one specific automaker has poor quality, or isn't committed to their customers. The fact that companies are voluntarily fixing as many cars as quickly as possible demonstrates their commitment to drivers and condemnation of Takata's actions. Takata
will now serve as another historic example of what could happen if a supplier
does not conduct business ethically and continues to irresponsibly source to
buyers.
That's it for this week. Until next time: ROLL ON!
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