Honda, Ford win awards

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Honda Motor Co's cars and pickup trucks from Ford Motor Co have been chosen for the IntelliChoice awards for best values in the next five years. Due to be announced at the 2000 Chicago Auto Show, the awards usually go to vehicles that will be worth less at their present tag price than when bought at their expected purchase price. Product value is based on such factors as cost of depreciation, maintenance, repairs and financing.

Public affairs, Trucks, Pickup, Pickup trucks, Honda Motor Company Ltd.

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Explorer safety probe unlikely without proof of defect

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Bridgestone/Firestone's efforts to shift the blame for rollover crashes to the Ford Explorer seem unlikely to result in a federal investigation of the sport-utility vehicle without proof of a specific defect. Bridgestone/Firestone is trying to prove that the Explorer has a defect that causes it to roll over more often than other vehicles. The tiremaker is doing tests on the vehicle that it believes will show a defect in its steering or suspension systems.

Legal issues & crime, Utility Vehicles, Ford Motor Co., Sport utility vehicles

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Chrysler minivan air bags probed

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Chrysler Corp is facing a federal probe due to safety concerns on air bags installed in its minivans. Crash test analysis made by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that Chrysler's minivan air bags could lead to deaths during an accident. NHTSA investigation also revealed that all children fatalities during accidents are passengers of Chrysler's minivans. The test also revealed that air bags installed in the vehicles can cause severe injuries to small passengers.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Minivans, Chrysler Corp.

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