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35,000 Toyotas recalled over safety concerns

A total of 35,124 Toyotas in the UK are being recalled following safety concerns over the airbag modules, seat rails and steering columns. Toyota Airbag could fail to go off Some 24,785 UK-registered Toyota RAV4 and Hilux models are being recalled following a possible issue with the spiral cable assembly in the airbag module. Due to the position of a retainer in the system, Toyota admits “there may be a risk when the steering wheel is turned of damage to certain circuits that provide connectivity to the airbag.” This would prevent the airbag from working in a crash, and would illuminate a warning light on the dashboard.

Video: Dougie Lampkin going mad around Goodwood

World trials bike champ Dougie Lampkin in action on the Goodwood estate By Tim Pollard Motor Shows 23 March 2010 11:07 The organisers of the Goodwood Festival of Speed have issued the second video instalment of stunt rider Dougie Lampkin's acrobatics around Goodwood. Watch the 12-time World Trials Bike Champion riding around on location at the Festival of Speed, as well as around Goodwood circuit and the airfield. Lampkin shows off his prowess on two wheels, as he roars through Goodwood House and runs amok on the 12,500-acre Goodwood Estate.

Jeep brings duo of remixed Cherokee concepts to Beijing

China has become and important market for a number of American automakers, and even though Jeep's partnership with local automotive companies goes back decades, it has always faced stiff competition from other brands in the SUV segment. Hoping that the debut of the new Cherokee will revitalize interest in the brand, Jeep has brought a number of concepts to the China auto show in Beijing this week. First up is the Jeep Cherokee Sageland concept, whose design theme and colors were inspired by historical landmarks and scenery of the Shangri-La region, with the SUV's exterior painted in ivory tri-coat pearl with bronze grille collars.