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GM Says it Will Phase Out Cars Without Air Bags by 2019

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by Darryl Hood

General Motors Co. says it’s phasing out cars without air bags and other safety features by 2019 after its Chevrolet Sail subcompact flunked a crash test in Latin America. The Latin New Car Assessment Program – an independent testing organization – said Thursday the Sail received zero stars in its latest tests. The organization said the Sail is unstable and…

Feds Settle Used Car Safety Complaints with GM and Two Dealers

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by Darryl Hood

DETROIT (AP) – General Motors and two dealer groups have settled complaints from the Federal Trade Commission that they touted the safety of used cars in advertising yet sold the cars without making recall repairs. The agency says Jim Koons Management, Lithia Motors and GM were named in administrative complaints. Under the deal, the companies can’t claim that used vehicles…