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Lexus readies hybrid LS with V12 grunt, V6 economy

By Phil McNamara Motor Industry 03 June 2007 02:34 Lexus claims its new LS600h hybrid will return 29.7mpg – despite having 444bhp on tap. The company has announced new details of its flagship hybrid, which gets a European premiere at September's Paris motor show. Lexus claims that the petrol/electric hybrid drivetrain offers the performance of a V12, but with V6 fuel economy and emissions.

eBay offers free vehicle-history reports

All vehicles built since the 1981 model year listed for sale on eBay now include vehicle history reports from Experian Automotive at no cost to vehicle buyers or sellers. Starting Wednesday, the reports are available on all vehicles sold in eBay auction and classified formats, as well as for vehicles sold by dealers or by private parties, said Nicolas Franchet, senior director of U.S. vehicles at eBay Motors.

Goodyear recalls Wrangler Silent Armor tires

Goodyear said it will recall almost 41,000 light-truck tires over concerns of partial tread separation. Tread separation could lead to vehicle damage if the tread strikes the car, or an accident could occur if the tire fails. The sizes recalled include: -- LT235/80R17 LRE -- LT325/60R18 LRE -- LT275/70R18 LRE -- LT265/70R17 LRE -- LT245/75R17 LRE -- LT285/70R17 LRD The affected Wrangler Silent Armor tires were produced from March 31 to May 31, 2009.