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Automakers rolling out smaller models By Mark Phelan DETROIT FREE PRESS
LOS ANGELES — The small-car wars are on with a vengeance. New models from Ford and General Motors will challenge decades of Japanese dominance this year. Meanwhile, fast-growing Hyundai ratchets up the pressure with the stylish and advanced Elantra compact and the upcoming Accent subcompact. And buoyed by its partnership with small-car special-
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ist Fiat, Chrysler promises to join the 40-mpg club with a replacement for the Dodge Caliber late this year. “Small-car sales have risen every year since 2004 except 2009 and 2010, when the recession affected everything,” said Ford’s vehicle development chief, Derrick Kuzak. “We’re convinced there’s an ongoing march to higher small-car sales in the United States.” The newcomers target the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic, America’s No. 1 and
No. 2 selling small cars in 2010, and benchmarks for value and reliability. “The age of the Toyota Corolla and the underwhelming Civic concept Honda unveiled at the Detroit auto show open the door to growth by Ford, Chevrolet and Hyundai,” said independent marketing consultant Gordon Wangers of Las Vegas Lakes, Nev. “The Civic and Corolla have seldom been vulnerable, but they both are now. Hyundai, Ford and Chevrolet can take
advantage.”
Small cars: Big times ahead The 2012 Ford Focus clung to the curves like an Audi, racing through the canyon roads above Malibu. Better-equipped, better looking and potentially more expensive than anything that came before it, the 2012 model Focus exemFord Motor Co./The Associated Press plifies a flood of cars that In this image provided by the Ford Motor Co., the 2011 Ford Fusion See SMALL CARS, pAGE 3 / CARS
is displayed. The Fusion was one of the most popular models during the month of January.
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the EPA rated at a best-inclass 42 m.p.g. on the highway. The stingiest versions of the Ford Focus and Fiesta both promise 40 m.p.g. Hyundai counters with the sleek Elantra, which hits 40 m.p.g. The change began at GM and Ford several years ago. The automakers tapped their global engineering expertise to develop better small cars for America. Their previous attempts Small cars for America were half-hearted at best. The new compacts hitting “We had small cars, but the road have more features we they weren’t competiand better fuel economy. tive,” said Bill Perkins, presiChevrolet offers a version dent of Perkins Automotive of its roomy Cruze compact Group, which includes Tay-
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Monday, February 21, 2011 / Page 3 decade. Affordability and utility matter more to millennials than size.” Their high fuel economy notwithstanding, the new compacts are bigger and roomier than the cars that preceded them. “The Cruze, Focus and Elantra have gotten bigger over time,” said Stephanie Brinley, analyst with EMC Strategic Communications of Troy, Mich. “They’re closer to the mainstream U.S. vehicle than ever before. The traditional ceiling on how many people will buy compacts may no longer apply.” What could go wrong? New subcompacts such as the Fiesta, Sonic and Accent are closer to the old definition of a compact car. That — and the fact that some compacts offer higher fuel economy — may limit their sales potential. “I don’t think we know the size of the market for subcompacts,” said Michelle Krebs, senior analyst with
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China auto imports nearly double in 2010 By Elaine Kurtenbach THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SHANGHAI — China’s imports of foreign cars nearly doubled last year, with Japanese and German models most in favor among buyers looking to upgrade their vehicles, an industry association said Tuesday. The quasi-official China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said car imports jumped 93 percent last year from 2009 to 813,600 vehicles. By value, imports doubled to $30.64 billion, while China’s vehicle exports rose 40 percent from a year earlier to a record $51.8 billion. An explosion in demand and sluggish sales in the recession-stricken West helped China overtake the U.S. as the largest car
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China’s auto exports are mainly buses, trucks and knockdown kits for assembly overseas, sold by domestic manufacturers to developing countries. So far, exports of madein-China vehicles, especially by foreign joint ventures, have been limited, partly due to the struggle to keep up with surging local demand. Last year they accounted for less than 3 percent of the 18.3 million vehicles produced in China, far behind South Korea, Thailand, India and Brazil. Passenger car sales slowed in January as tax breaks for energyefficient cars lapsed and cities began tightening curbs on vehicle use to help combat traffic congestion and smog, according to the Shanghai-based
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a/c, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, sunroof, pw, pdl, leather upholstery, cruise,
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‘03 ‘03 ‘03ACURA ACURA ACURATL TL TL
‘04 ‘04 ‘04ACURA ACURA ACURARL RL RL
‘05 ‘05 ‘05CHEVROLET CHEVROLET CHEVROLET Malibu Malibu MalibuMaxx Maxx Maxx
V6 CYLINDER, A/C, V6 V6 CYLINDER, CYLINDER, A/C, A/C, 4DR SDN 3.2L, ABS, 4DR 4DR SDN SDN 3.2L, 3.2L, ABS, ABS, TiltAdjustable Steering TiltTiltAdjustable Adjustable Steering Steering Wheel, Sun Roof, Cass., Wheel, Wheel, Sun Sun Roof, Roof, Cass., Cass.,
3.5L V6, A/C, 4DR 3.5L 3.5L V6, V6, A/C, A/C, 4DR 4DR SDN W/NAVIGATION SDN SDN W/NAVIGATION W/NAVIGATION SYSTEM, ABS, SYSTEM, SYSTEM, ABS, ABS,
3.5l v6, a/c, split folding 3.5l 3.5l v6, v6, a/c, a/c, split split folding folding rear seat, tilttilt wheel, cdcd rear rear seat, seat, tilt wheel, wheel, cd player, radio, pw, player, player,am/fm am/fm am/fm radio, radio, pw, pw, cruise, psps cruise, cruise, ps
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‘07 ‘07 ‘07PONTIAC PONTIAC PONTIAC Grand Grand GrandPrix Prix Prix
‘05 ‘05 ‘05HONDA HONDA HONDAAccord Accord Accord Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid
a/c, split folding rear seat, a/c, a/c, split split folding folding rear rear seat, seat, tilttilt wheel, cdcd player, am/ tilt wheel, wheel, cd player, player, am/ am/ fmfm radio, cruise, ps, fm radio, radio,pw, pw, pw, cruise, cruise, ps, ps,
v6v6 cylinder, abs, ps, v6 cylinder, cylinder, abs, abs, ps, ps,3.3l, 3.3l, 3.3l,
5.3l v8, a/c, alloy wheels, 5.3l 5.3l v8, v8, a/c, a/c, alloy alloy wheels, wheels, tilttilt wheel, cdcd player, tilt wheel, wheel, cd player, player,am/ am/ am/ fmfm radio, pw, ps, fm radio, radio, pw, pw, ps, ps,
3.8L V6, A/C, Split Folding 3.8L 3.8L V6, V6, A/C, A/C, Split Split Folding Folding Rear Seat, 4DR SDN, tilttilt Rear Rear Seat, Seat, 4DR 4DR SDN, SDN, tilt Wheel, CD Player, Wheel, Wheel, CD CD Player, Player,
V6 CYLINDER, A/C, Alloy V6 V6 CYLINDER, CYLINDER, A/C, A/C, Alloy Alloy Wheels, Navigation, ABS, Wheels, Wheels, Navigation, Navigation, ABS, ABS, tilttilt Wheel, tilt Wheel, Wheel,
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‘07 ‘07 ‘07HONDA HONDA HONDAAccord Accord Accord
‘08 ‘08 ‘08SCION SCION SCIONxB xB xB
‘06 ‘06 ‘06LINCOLN LINCOLN LINCOLNTown Town Town Car Car Car
‘09 ‘09 ‘09DODGE DODGE DODGE Avenger Avenger Avenger
‘07 ‘07 ‘07HYUNDAI HYUNDAI HYUNDAI Tucson Tucson Tucson
‘07 ‘07 ‘07HYUNDAI HYUNDAI HYUNDAI Santa Santa SantaFe Fe Fe
A/C, Split Folding Rear A/C, A/C, Split Split Folding Folding Rear Rear Seat, tilttilt Wheel, Pwr Seat, Seat, tilt Wheel, Wheel, Pwr Pwr Moonroof, CD Player, Moonroof, Moonroof, CD CD Player, Player, AM/FM Radio, PW, AM/FM AM/FM Radio, Radio, PW, PW,
3.5L V6, A/C, ABS, Tilt 3.5L 3.5L V6, V6, A/C, A/C, ABS, ABS, Tilt Tilt And Telescopic Steering And And Telescopic Telescopic Steering Steering Wheel, PW, PL, Leather Wheel, Wheel, PW, PW, PL, PL, Leather Leather Seats, Seats, Seats,
a/c, tilttilt wheel, cdcd player, a/c, a/c, tilt wheel, wheel, cd player, player, am/fm radio, pw, cruise, am/fm am/fm radio, radio, pw, pw, cruise, cruise, ps, ps, ps,
a/c, wheel, cdcd player, a/c, a/c,tilttilt tilt wheel, wheel, cd player, player, am/fm radio, pw, cruise, am/fm am/fm radio, radio, pw, pw, cruise, cruise, ps, ps, ps,
a/c, split folding rear seat, a/c, a/c, split split folding folding rear rear seat, seat, tilttilt wheel, cdcd player, am/ tilt wheel, wheel, cd player, player, am/ am/ fmfm radio, pw, cruise, fm radio, radio, pw, pw, cruise, cruise,ps, ps, ps,
4.6l v8, a/c, 4dr sdn 4.6l 4.6l v8, v8, a/c, a/c, 4dr 4dr sdn sdn signature, tiltsignature, signature,abs, abs, abs, tilttiltadjustable steering wheel, adjustable adjustable steering steering wheel, wheel, cd, pw, pl,pl, leather seats cd, cd, pw, pw, pl, leather leather seats seats
a/c, split folding rear seat, a/c, a/c, split split folding folding rear rear seat, seat, tilttilt wheel, cdcd player, am/ tilt wheel, wheel, cd player, player, am/ am/ fmfm radio, cruise, ps, fm radio, radio,pw, pw, pw, cruise, cruise, ps, ps,
4 4CYLINDER, ABS, 4CYLINDER, CYLINDER, ABS, ABS, Tilt-Adjustable Steering Tilt-Adjustable Tilt-Adjustable Steering Steering Wheel, CD, PW, PL, Wheel, Wheel, CD, CD, PW, PW, PL, PL,
v6v6 cylinder, a/c, abs, tilttilt v6 cylinder, cylinder, a/c, a/c, abs, abs, tilt and telescopic steering and and telescopic telescopic steering steering wheel, pw, pl,pl, cruise, wheel, wheel,cd, cd, cd, pw, pw, pl, cruise, cruise,
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‘07 ‘07 ‘07BMW BMW BMWOther Other Other
‘07 ‘07 ‘07ACURA ACURA ACURATL TL TL
‘08 ‘08 ‘08CHEVROLET CHEVROLET CHEVROLET Equinox Equinox Equinox
‘06 ‘06 ‘06TOYOTA TOYOTA TOYOTA Camry Camry CamrySolara Solara Solara
‘06 ‘06 ‘06TOYOTA TOYOTA TOYOTA Sienna Sienna Sienna
‘05 ‘05 ‘05DODGE DODGE DODGERam Ram Ram 1500 1500 1500
‘08 ‘08 ‘08HONDA HONDA HONDACivic Civic Civic Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid
‘04 ‘04 ‘04NISSAN NISSAN NISSAN350Z 350Z 350Z
‘07 ‘07 ‘07FORD FORD FORDFusion Fusion Fusion
3.0L I6,I6, A/C, Alloy 3.0L 3.0L I6, A/C, A/C, Alloy Alloy Wheels, tilttilt Wheel, Pwr Wheels, Wheels, tilt Wheel, Wheel, Pwr Pwr Moonroof, CD Player, Moonroof, Moonroof, CD CD Player, Player, AM/FM Radio, PW, AM/FM AM/FM Radio, Radio, PW, PW,
A/C, Alloy Wheels, tilttilt A/C, A/C, Alloy Alloy Wheels, Wheels, tilt Wheel, Pwr Moonroof, Wheel, Wheel, Pwr Pwr Moonroof, Moonroof, CD Player, AM/FM Radio, CD CD Player, Player, AM/FM AM/FM Radio, Radio, PW, PW, PW,
3.4l v6, a/c, split folding 3.4l 3.4l v6, v6, a/c, a/c, split split folding folding rear seat, tilttilt wheel, cdcd rear rear seat, seat, tilt wheel, wheel, cd player, am/fm radio, pw, player, player, am/fm am/fm radio, radio, pw, pw, cruise, ps, cruise, cruise, ps, ps,
a/c, tilttilt wheel, cdcd player, a/c, a/c, tilt wheel, wheel, cd player, player, am/fm radio, pw, cruise, am/fm am/fm radio, radio, pw, pw, cruise, cruise, ps, ps, ps,
V6 CYLINDER, Managers V6 V6 CYLINDER, CYLINDER, Managers Managers Special, And Special, Special,Tilt Tilt Tilt And And Telescopic Steering Telescopic Telescopic Steering Steering Wheel, PW, Wheel, Wheel, PW, PW,
5.7l v8, a/c, abs, tilt5.7l 5.7l v8, v8, a/c, a/c, abs, abs, tilttiltadjustable steering wheel, adjustable adjustable steering steering wheel, wheel, ps, 5.7l, ps, ps, 5.7l, 5.7l,
4 4CYLINDER, A/C, 4CYLINDER, CYLINDER, A/C, A/C, 4DR SDN, ABS,Power 4DR 4DR SDN, SDN, ABS,Power ABS,Power Package, Tilt And Package, Package, Tilt Tilt And And Telescopic Steering Telescopic Telescopic Steering Steering Wheel, CD Player, PW, Wheel, Wheel, CD CD Player, Player, PW, PW,
3.5L V6, A/C, ABS, tilttilt 3.5L 3.5L V6, V6, A/C, A/C, ABS, ABS, tilt Wheel, CD Player, AM/FM Wheel, Wheel, CD CD Player, Player, AM/FM AM/FM Radio, PW, PL, PS, 3.5L, Radio, Radio, PW, PW, PL, PL, PS, PS, 3.5L, 3.5L,
V6 CYLINDER, A/C, 4DR V6 V6 CYLINDER, CYLINDER, A/C, A/C, 4DR 4DR SDN V6 SE FWD, Tilt SDN SDN V6 V6 SE SE FWD, FWD, Tilt Tilt And Telescopic Steering And And Telescopic Telescopic Steering Steering Wheel, PW, PL, Wheel, Wheel, PW, PW, PL, PL,
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‘08 ‘08 ‘08ACURA ACURA ACURATL TL TL
‘08 ‘08 ‘08ACURA ACURA ACURATL TL TL
‘09 ‘09 ‘09HONDA HONDA HONDAFit Fit Fit
‘08 ‘08 ‘08NISSAN NISSAN NISSANAltima Altima Altima
‘06 ‘06 ‘06HONDA HONDA HONDA Ridgeline Ridgeline Ridgeline
‘09 ‘09 ‘09HONDA HONDA HONDACR-V CR-V CR-V
‘08 ‘08 ‘08HONDA HONDA HONDA ACCORD ACCORD ACCORDEX EX EXSDN SDN SDN
‘08 ‘08 ‘08JEEP JEEP JEEPLiberty Liberty Liberty
‘05 ‘05 ‘05SUBARU SUBARU SUBARU LEGACY LEGACY LEGACYSEDAN SEDAN SEDAN
A/C, tilttilt Wheel, Pwr A/C, A/C, tilt Wheel, Wheel, Pwr Pwr Moonroof, CD Player, Moonroof, Moonroof, CD CD Player, Player, AM/FM Radio, PW, AM/FM AM/FM Radio, Radio, PW, PW, Cruise, PS, Cruise, Cruise, PS, PS,
v6v6 cylinder, a/c, 4dr v6 cylinder, cylinder, a/c, a/c, 4dr 4dr sdn auto, tilttilt and sdn sdn auto, auto,abs, abs, abs, tilt and and telescopic steering wheel, telescopic telescopic steering steering wheel, wheel, sun roof, pw, pl,pl, sun sun roof, roof, pw, pw, pl,
a/c, alloy wheels, split a/c, a/c, alloy alloy wheels, wheels, split split folding rear seat, tilttilt folding folding rear rear seat, seat, tilt wheel, cdcd player, am/fm wheel, wheel, cd player, player, am/fm am/fm radio, cruise, ps, radio, radio,pw, pw, pw, cruise, cruise, ps, ps,
2.5l i4,i4, split folding rear 2.5l 2.5l i4, split split folding folding rear rear seat, tilttilt wheel, pw, cruise, seat, seat, tilt wheel, wheel, pw, pw, cruise, cruise, ps, ps, ps,
3.5l v6, a/c, rtlrtlrtl at,at, abs, tilt3.5l 3.5l v6, v6, a/c, a/c, at, abs, abs, tilttiltadjustable steering wheel, adjustable adjustable steering steering wheel, wheel, pw, pl,pl, leather seats, pw, pw, pl, leather leather seats, seats, cruise, cruise, cruise,
a/c, folding rear seat, a/c, a/c,split split split folding folding rear rear seat, seat, tilttilt wheel, player, am/ tilt wheel, wheel,cdcd cd player, player, am/ am/ fmfm radio, pw, ps, fm radio, radio, pw, pw,cruise, cruise, cruise, ps, ps,
4 4CYLINDER, A/C, 4DR 4CYLINDER, CYLINDER, A/C, A/C, 4DR 4DR I4I4I4 AUTO EX-L, Loaded AUTO AUTO EX-L, EX-L, Loaded Loaded With Options, ABS, Tilt With With Options, Options, ABS, ABS, Tilt Tilt And Telescopic Steering And And Telescopic Telescopic Steering Steering Wheel, Wheel, Wheel,
V6 CYLINDER, A/C, Split V6 V6 CYLINDER, CYLINDER, A/C, A/C, Split Split Folding Rear Seat, RWD Folding Folding Rear Rear Seat, Seat, RWD RWD 4DR SPORT, ABS, tilttilt 4DR 4DR SPORT, SPORT, ABS, ABS, tilt Wheel, Wheel, Wheel,
FLAT 6 6CYLINDER, A/C, FLAT FLAT 6CYLINDER, CYLINDER, A/C, A/C, OUTBACK 3.0 RRR AUTO, OUTBACK OUTBACK 3.0 3.0 AUTO, AUTO, ABS, tilttilt Wheel, ABS, ABS, tilt Wheel, Wheel,
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‘07 ‘07 ‘07ACURA ACURA ACURARL RL RL
‘08 ‘08 ‘08LEXUS LEXUS LEXUSES ES ES350 350 350
‘07 ‘07 ‘07TOYOTA TOYOTA TOYOTAFJ FJ FJ Cruiser Cruiser Cruiser
‘10 ‘10 ‘10HONDA HONDA HONDAAccord Accord Accord
‘09 ‘09 ‘09HONDA HONDA HONDACR-V CR-V CR-V
‘09 ‘09 ‘09NISSAN NISSAN NISSANTitan Titan Titan
‘06 ‘06 ‘06BMW BMW BMWZ4 Z4 Z4
‘06 ‘06 ‘06FORD FORD FORDF-150 F-150 F-150
‘07 ‘07 ‘07SUBARU SUBARU SUBARUB9 B9 B9 Tribeca Tribeca Tribeca
3.5l v6, a/c, abs, tilttilt and 3.5l 3.5l v6, v6, a/c, a/c, abs, abs, tilt and and telescopic steering wheel, telescopic telescopic steering steering wheel, wheel, sun roof, pw, pl,pl, leather sun sun roof, roof, pw, pw, pl, leather leather seats seats seats
3.5L V6, A/C, Alloy 3.5L 3.5L V6, V6, A/C, A/C, Alloy Alloy Wheels, tilttilt Wheel, Pwr Wheels, Wheels, tilt Wheel, Wheel, Pwr Pwr Moonroof, CD Player, Moonroof, Moonroof, CD CD Player, Player, AM/FM Radio, PW, AM/FM AM/FM Radio, Radio, PW, PW,
4.0l v6, a/c, split folding 4.0l 4.0l v6, v6, a/c, a/c, split split folding folding rear seat, tilttilt wheel, cdcd rear rear seat, seat, tilt wheel, wheel, cd player, am/fm radio, pw, player, player, am/fm am/fm radio, radio, pw, pw, pdl, ps, pdl, pdl, ps, ps,
a/c, wheel, pwr a/c, a/c,tilttilt tilt wheel, wheel, pwr pwr moonroof, cdcd player, am/ moonroof, moonroof, cd player, player, am/ am/ fmfm radio, pw, cruise, fm radio, radio, pw, pw, cruise, cruise,ps, ps, ps,
4 4cylinder, a/c, 2wd 5dr 4cylinder, cylinder, a/c, a/c, 2wd 2wd 5dr 5dr lx,lx, abs, tilttilt and telescopic lx, abs, abs, tilt and and telescopic telescopic steering wheel, pw, steering steering wheel, wheel,cd, cd, cd, pw, pw, pl,pl, cruise, pl, cruise, cruise,
a/c, folding rear seat, a/c, a/c,split split split folding folding rear rear seat, seat, tilttilt wheel, player, am/ tilt wheel, wheel,cdcd cd player, player, am/ am/ fmfm radio, pw, psps fm radio, radio, pw, pw, ps
3.0l i6,i6, a/c, 2dr 3.0l 3.0l i6, a/c, a/c,z4z4 z4 2dr 2dr roadster 3.0i, abs, tilttilt roadster roadster 3.0i, 3.0i, abs, abs, tilt and telescopic steering and and telescopic telescopic steering steering wheel, cd, pl,pl, cruise, wheel, wheel, cd, cd,pw, pw, pw, pl, cruise, cruise, ps, 3.0l, ps, ps, 3.0l, 3.0l,
5.4L V8, A/C, Alloy 5.4L 5.4L V8, V8, A/C, A/C, Alloy Alloy Wheels, Split Folding Wheels, Wheels, Split Split Folding Folding Rear Seat, ABS, tilttilt Rear Rear Seat, Seat, ABS, ABS, tilt Wheel, CD Player, Wheel, Wheel, CD CD Player, Player,
FLAT 6 6CYLINDER, A/C, FLAT FLAT 6CYLINDER, CYLINDER, A/C, A/C, Split Folding Rear Seat, Split Split Folding Folding Rear Rear Seat, Seat, ABS, tilttilt Wheel, Sun Roof, ABS, ABS, tilt Wheel, Wheel, Sun Sun Roof, Roof,
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‘08 ‘08 ‘08CHRYSLER CHRYSLER CHRYSLER Sebring Sebring Sebring
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‘04 ‘04 ‘04NISSAN NISSAN NISSAN Frontier Frontier Frontier2WD 2WD 2WD
‘06 ‘06 ‘06INFINITI INFINITI INFINITIG35 G35 G35 Sedan Sedan Sedan
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‘05 ‘05 ‘05TOYOTA TOYOTA TOYOTA Highlander Highlander Highlander
‘07 ‘07 ‘07ACURA ACURA ACURATSX TSX TSX
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‘07 ‘07 ‘07DODGE DODGE DODGE GRAND GRAND GRANDCARAVAN CARAVAN CARAVAN SE SE SE
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‘08 ‘08 ‘08BUICK BUICK BUICKEnclave Enclave Enclave
‘08 ‘08 ‘08LEXUS LEXUS LEXUSLS LS LS460 460 460
‘06 ‘06 ‘06FORD FORD FORDF-150 F-150 F-150
‘08 ‘08 ‘08NISSAN NISSAN NISSANAltima Altima Altima
‘10 ‘10 ‘10HONDA HONDA HONDAAccord Accord Accord Sdn Sdn Sdn
‘07 ‘07 ‘07HONDA HONDA HONDA Odyssey Odyssey Odyssey
‘08 ‘08 ‘08HONDA HONDA HONDA Ridgeline Ridgeline Ridgeline
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Q&A: Try cleaning valve before buying a new one By Paul Brand
MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE
Q: I have a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan with the “check engine” light on. I checked it with a code reader and got a P0404 code: “Exhaust Gas Recirculation Circuit Range/ Performance.” A new EGR valve costs $80. Is there any way to clean or fix it and turn off the light? A: Notice that the code does not say “faulty EGR valve.” The P0404 code indicates the powertrain control module is not seeing the EGR sensor performance or position that it expects to see. This could mean a clogged EGR tube, a faulty EGR sensor or harness or a prob-
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lem with the electronic EGR valve itself. There is no specified service for these components, but you could remove the valve and tube to inspect for carbon buildup that may be blocking the f low of recirculated exhaust gases. If the problem is corrected, the checkengine light may turn itself off after a number of key cycles without seeing the fault. Otherwise, you would need to use a scan tool to reset the system. Some auto-parts stores offer code reading and reset service at no cost. Q: I’m losing heat from my 2000 Dodge Durango. The heat gradually decreas-
es until there is nothing but cold air. When the car idles, the air gets cool and then warms up when I increase the rpm. I took it to a mechanic and explained the problem. The shop flushed the heater core, replaced the timing cover and installed a new 195-degree thermostat. The heater core and water pump were replaced within the past two years. I am still not satisfied with the heat. What is the next step? A: Does the vehicle lose or consume any coolant? A cylinder head gasket or intake manifold gasket leak may allow the coolant level to drop enough to introduce air into
the system. This could stall the f low of coolant, causing heating f luctuations. A chemical test for the presence of exhaust hydrocarbons in the coolant might confirm a head gasket issue. An often-overlooked potential cause is a faulty radiator pressure cap. If the cap fails to hold pressure — typically between 12 and 16 pounds per square inch — coolant can be pushed out of the radiator and into the recovery tank and not be drawn back into the system. Again, this may allow air in the system, slowing coolant f low to the heater core. And finally, a repeated bleeding of the cooling sys-
tem might expel any trapped air and improve heater performance.
Q: We have a 2004 Prius that we have driven more than 106,000 trouble-free miles, except for replacing a water pump at 82,000 miles. Now we have received a recall from Toyota to take our car to our dealer to have the water pump replaced at no charge. The dealer says this is not the same mechanical water pump we replaced earlier. Are there really two water pumps in a Prius?
tem. Each has its own, separate cooling system. Apparently, the mechanical water pump for the gasoline engine has already been replaced. Now, Toyota is replacing the electrical “coolant heat storage pump” for the electrical power inverter that converts high-voltage DC current into AC current to power the motor and generators. This pump cools the power inverter and is integrated into the powertrain control system.
A: Yes. Your hybridpowered vehicle has both a small gasoline engine and an electrical motor drive sys-
n Paul Brand, author of “How to Repair Your Car,” is an automotive troubleshooter, driving instructor and former racecar driver. Write him at Star Tribune, 425 Portland Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minn. 55488 or via e-mail at paulbrandstartribune.com.
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Monday, February 21, 2011 / Page 9
Q&A: No car can ‘run away’ with its driver in control By Paul Brand
MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE
Q: I drive a 2009 Toyota and have a fear of a runaway vehicle. The dealer has test-driven the vehicle and told me it’s OK. What advice do you have? A: Check with the dealer to see if your vehicle has been covered in any recalls or technical service bulletins. More importantly — and this applies to every car owner and motorist — please remember that a motor vehicle cannot “run away” or continue to accelerate unintentionally if you simply shift into neutral or turn off the ignition key. Every driver, regardless of what vehicle they drive, should practice these
simple procedures so that their response will be automatic. Modern motor vehicles will not “overrev” in neutral with the throttle open. The engine limiter will hold the engine at about 4000 rpm by cycling fuel delivery on and off. So shifting into neutral will disengage the vehicle’s drive and acceleration while maintaining the power steering and power brakes. But even turning off the ignition while driving will not disable the steering or brakes. You will lose power assist to these systems, meaning you’ll need to apply more physical effort to steer/stop the vehicle, but the steering and brakes will continue to operate and allow you to
control the vehicle. And finally, please remember that you cannot turn the key to the “lock” position unless the transmission shift lever is in park — so you cannot unintentionally lock the steering by turning the ignition off. Identify and practice these simple procedures to prepare yourself — just in case. Q: I own a 1999 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight with 62,000 miles on it that I bought new. The last time I had it inspected, the mechanic indicated that the brake lines are rusty and I should think about replacing them. What are your thoughts? A: Of all the things that could possibly fail
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on an automobile and put the occupants at risk, this may well be the single most overlooked potential failure. The steel hydraulic brake lines typically run underneath the vehicle, where they are exposed to road debris, salt and sand. Just like the chassis and body of the vehicle, they can rust when exposed to these elements in harsh climates. Interestingly, steel brake lines may be as vulnerable to corrosion from the inside due to moisture absorbed into the hydraulic brake fluid. This is why many car makers, mechanics and enthusiasts — including me — suggest changing brake fluid every couple of years by bleeding the brake sys-
tem to fully exchange the fluid with fresh, uncontaminated brake fluid. If you’ve never had the brake fluid changed, or the mechanic can visually show you brake lines with textured, scaly or flaky corrosion, by all means have them replaced. No question the cost of replacement will be far less than the cost and consequences of brake failure while driving. Q: I have a 2003 Toyota Camry with 89,463 miles on it. The auto shop tells me I need to replace the timing belt at 90,000 miles. Is this true? Is there any way I would know whether it is really needed? I am on a fixed income, and this is very expensive.
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ON THE MOVE
Chrysler hopes to rev up comeback with new 300 By Tom Krisher
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DE T R OI T— T he Chrysler 300, once a hot-selling sedan disting u ished by a ta ll grille and big wheels, is attempting a comeback. It’s an important car in a pivotal year for the company, which must start making money before a public stock sale can happen. The new 300, revealed at the recent Detroit Auto Show, keeps the basic look of the old: It’s a muscular car with a long hood and short back. But the remade version is sleeker, and Chrysler toned down the gangstermobile grille and replaced its round headlamps with subtle rectangular ones. Gas mileage went up 8 percent and the interior has softer-looking surfaces and cool-blue dashboard lighting. Chrysler wants it to attract a broad range of buyers, from those who want a larger car to those who seek high-performance luxury. Like the company that builds it, the 300 used to generate millions in profits, but has been neglected for years. Introduced in 2004, sales peaked in 2005 at 144,000, but barely topped 37,000 last year. And just like the reborn company, the big car has the odds stacked against it. Although the new car’s gas mileage went up 2 mpg on the highway with a V-6, the big car comes out at a time when experts predict that gas prices could reach $4 per gallon this year. Chrysler’s top-selling
The redesigns are aimed at keeping the company going until newer, more efficient models with Italian technology arrive in the U.S. in the next couple of years models are Jeeps, pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans. And despite an intense effort to update or replace 16 outdated vehicles in the past year, Chrysler still lags competitors in fuel economy. Its lineup last year got an average of 19.2 mpg, below the expected industry average of 22.5 mpg, and far below industry leader Toyota Motor Corp. at 25.4 mpg. Even Detroit rivals who once relied on SUVs and trucks as Chrysler does, have shifted smaller. Ford has introduced the Fiesta and new Focus in the past year, both of which can get nearly 40 mpg on the freeway. Chrysler’s small offerings, except the Fiat 500 minicar, are in the low 30s. “If we are looking at $4 plus-gallon gasoline, it’s got to nick their real money makers,” said Joe Phillippi, president of New Jersey-based AutoTrends Consulting LLC. “They run the risk of losing sales to all other competitors that have a big stable of high fuel economy vehicles.” Still, the company is better off than it was in 2009, when it required a $12.5 billion govern-
ment bailout and a quick trip through bankruptcy court to avoid liquidation. The U.S. government installed Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne to manage the company and he saved millions by sharing engineering, design and technology with Italy’s Fiat. Chrysler also closed plants and slashed the work force from 80,000 in 2007 to the current 52,000. T he resu lti ng cost r e du c t i o n s l o w e r e d Chrysler’s break-even sales level to 2 million cars and trucks worldwide. But the company sold only 1.5 million vehicles last year, meaning it must boost sales by one-third this year just to stem the losses. It will need even higher sales to impress Wall Street with net profits. Such a huge sales gain in one year is rare in the auto industry. Even South Korea’s Hyundai, which had a banner 2010 in the U.S., could manage a mere 24-percent increase. Some signs of progress are already evident. Engineers went through the cars and trucks, eliminating rattles, firming up suspensions and adding insulation to make them quieter. Cheap-looking plastic interiors were replaced with soft materials. Seats became more supportive. The upgrades made a huge difference for the new Jeep Grand Cherokee. Sales tripled in December from a year earlier, when Chrysler still sold the old model. Chrysler should benefit if total auto sales in the United States rise to
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more than 13 million this year — as many analysts expect — from last year’s 11.6 million, says Aaron Bragman, an analyst with IHS Automotive. “They have stuff that
is so significantly better than what they had before,” says Bragman. “It’s no longer rental car specials, its significantly improved vehicles.” T he re desig n s a re
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next couple of years, says Bragman. The new 300 is to get 27 mpg (11.5 kpl) on the highway, not bad for a big car but not an attractive buy when gas is expensive. When the current 300 came out, some called it a “ b a by B e nt ley ” because of its likeness to the exclusive British cars. Its grille and big wheels were jarring to some. Others loved the sedan’s 1920s gangster look and it became a status symbol in suburban neighborhoods and cities. Sales stayed strong for several years but started to slide by 2008, when gas prices jumped and the design began to look dated. Luxury car sales generally drop when gas prices go up.
The starting price is around $28,000, and it’s expected to compete with Detroit sedans like the Cadillac CTS, Buick LaCrosse and Ford Taurus. But Chrysler said well-equipped versions with the V-8 Hemi engine can compete with the more expensive BMW 5-Series and Lexus LS 460. T he 30 0 a nd other Chrysler vehicles also have been wounded by quality issues. For years the company has relied on bold designs and performance to attract customers rather than reliability scores from outside groups such as Consumer Reports magazine. Last year the Chrysler brand ranked last of 27 brands in the magazine’s reliability survey, while Jeep ranked 20th and Dodge was 24th. No Chrysler vehicles scored above average in reliability.
Marchionne, whose company was given 20 percent ownership of Chrysler, has said that he’d like to repay the government loan and return to the stock market with in initial public offering late this year. The U.S. government owns 10 percent of the company and would sell at least part of its stake to recoup more of the bailout money. A union health care trust fund owns most of the rest at 68 percent, while the Canadian government controls 2 percent. Phillippi says Chrysler can’t go to Wall Street with an IPO in late 2011 unless it makes money earlier in the year. “If you can’t post a net profit in a market that’s a million units better this year than it was last year, you’re going to have a really hard time selling your story to the Street,” he said.
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