Ford issues third recall for 2013 Escape

Ford is recalling the redesigned 2013 Escape SUV for a third time this summer and the second time to fix a problem that could cause a fire in the engine compartment. The recall covers about 7,600 Escapes equipped with the 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. About 6,150 of the recalled vehicles are in the United States, and the rest are in Canada.

Hyundai i10 stars at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

Frankfurt 2013 marks the debut of Hyundai’s new i10 hatchback – a fresh-faced challenger in the city car segment that’s aiming to take the fight to more expensive urban runarounds while still offering strong value for money. That means technology rarely seen on hatchbacks of this size, efficiency improvements and a greater degree of practicality, too. Please click the image above to read more about the Hyundai i10 at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

Road-pricing petition closes

By Jack Carfrae Motoring Issues 12 October 2007 11:20 The UK’s controversial debate over pay-as-you-drive road tolls reaches a milestone today with the closure of a popular online protest. Nearly 1.7 million aggrieved motorists have signed the petition since it was launched by Downing Street last November – firmly rejecting Government plans to charge drivers up to £1.34 a mile at peak times.The petition, which closes at midnight on Wednesday (00.00 GMT) proved so popular that it has caused the Downing Street website to crash. And prime minister Tony Blair has vowed to send an email to everyone who signed the petition, justifying Government plans to launch road tolls as the only solution for chronic congestion problems.CAR Online’s take on all this?