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Car Quality Improves Even as New Technology is Introduced

Darryl Hood,
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by Darryl Hood

A national survey of new-car buyers found that reliability is improving for most automakers. The annual initial quality survey by the J.D. Power consulting firm found that the improvement came even as automakers roll out more new technology such as touch screens and automatic braking. The survey found that quality improved for 21 of 33 auto brands. This year’s scores…

U.S. Agency Closes Probe into Kia Small Cars Without Recall

Darryl Hood,
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by Darryl Hood

DETROIT (AP) – U.S. auto safety regulators have closed an investigation into air bag problems in some Kia small cars without seeking a recall. In September, investigators began looking into problems in about 186,000 Spectra cars from 2007 through 2009. The agency and Kia received 163 complaints about failure of mats in the front passenger seats that detect whether a…