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October 10, 2012

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U.S. safety regulators warn about counterfeit airbags

Federal safety regulators today issued a warning to consumers with repaired vehicles that they may have air bags that don't inflate in an accident. ... >> story Published: Oct 10 9:23 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 10/10/12 3:01 pm ET - adds link

In-House Inferno or Managed Chat Nirvana, which would you choose?

With managed chat you could convert 25x more sales leads. Or with in-house chat, convert 310% fewer chats to leads. To see this fun infographic and figure out which is the right chat solution for your dealership, click here.

Toyota to recall 7.4 million vehicles globally on power window glitch
Move covers 2.5 million U.S. units; no accidents, injuries reported

Toyota plans to recall 7.43 million vehicles worldwide -- including 2.47 million units in the United States -- in the single biggest automotive recall since 1996 to fix faulty power window switches. ... >> story Published: Oct 10 6:18 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 10/10/12 11:37 am ET -- adds comment on supplier

Acura to drop ZDX crossover after 2013 model year

American Honda said it will cancel the Acura ZDX five-door crossover after the 2013 model year. Production of the ZDX, which shares its platform with the Acura MDX crossover, will cease in early 2013 when the automaker transfers MDX production from Alliston, Ontario, to Lincoln, Ala. ... >> story Published: Oct 10 2:44 pm U.S. Eastern time

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GUEST COMMENTARY
Toyota's latest recall narrows recovery window

It may take just 40 minutes to replace the gizmo responsible for Toyota's latest embarrassment, but with 7.4 million cars to fix, that's 565 years of mechanic time. Actually it is neither the first nor the most serious of Toyota's recent difficulties. But the Japanese automaker's problems are beginning to look unending. ... >> Read the column Published: Oct 10 11:05 am U.S. Eastern time

Jim Henry is a special correspondent for Automotive News
Losing your car key is no small matter
It’s shocking that replacing a smart car key -- one with an embedded computer chip -- is so expensive, running as much as $400, consumer advocates and dealership F&I managers say. ...

Read the blog Published: Oct 10 12:01 am U.S. Eastern time

Hans Greimel is Asia editor for Automotive News.
Tokyo Motor Show rebranded as technology show
The beleaguered Tokyo Motor Show, beset by fading importance and falling attendance, has taken a beating in recent years from bigger, brighter shows in China and beyond. ...

Read the blog Published: Oct 10 1:29 pm U.S. Eastern time

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