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Hyundai iLoad Crew Van Review & Road Test Trade tough, practical and comfortable, iLoad Crew Van covers all bases Model Tested: 2009 Hyundai iLoad H1 Crew Van; 2.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; five-speed manual; van – $36,490* Options Available: Metallic Paint $375; Rear Barn Doors $550; ESC with Traction Control $700 Gutsy turbo-diesel engine; fuel economy; safety; car-like driveability Centre lap-type seatbelts; fixed centre bulkhead; tailgate clearance CarAdvice Rating: Words [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Hyundai iLoad Crew Van Review & Road Test Recall: Volvo XC60 fuel line mounting issue Volvo will recall some of its XC60 models over a possible concern relating to the car’s fuel lines. The fuel line rail cover, protecting the fuel lines underneath the car, may not be properly attached. If the condition occurs the fuel line rail cover may come loose exposing the fuel lines underneath the vehicle to damage. Volvo [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Volvo XC60 fuel line mounting issue Recall: Suzuki Alto fuel pump leakage Suzuki will recall some Alto models for an issue relating to the cars’ fuel pump. Due to an inconsistent tolerance applied during production dimensional variation in the fuel pump seating area of the fuel tank may result in fuel leakage during refuelling when the maximum volume of fuel is induced into the fuel tank. Suzuki will write [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Suzuki Alto fuel pump leakage Recall: Peugeot 307, Expert 3 exterior lighting malfunction Peugeot is recalling some of its 307 and Expert 3 models over a possible fault with the cars’ exterior lighting control module. The recall campaign consists of downloading a new version of vehicle exterior lighting software which is necessary to prevent the lighting switch position from being incorrectly detected by the lighting management system. In rare [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Peugeot 307, Expert 3 exterior lighting malfunction Recall: Nissan X-Trail, Dualis steering shaft issue Nissan will recall some of its T31 X-Trail and J10 Dualis vehicles following a possible issue with the cars’ steering shaft. A concern has been detected relating to the cover screw securing the pinion shaft of the steering gear to the gear housing which may loosen and cause noisy steering operation. In the worst case scenario [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Nissan X-Trail, Dualis steering shaft issue Recall: Land Rover Defender park brake performance Land Rover will recall its 2007MY and 2008MY Defender vehicles following an issue concerning the reduced performance of the park brake. Vehicle owners may experience reduced performance of the park brake over time and may also see visible signs of a minor oil leak such as oil spots under the vehicle. The loss of park brake [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Land Rover Defender park brake performance Recall: Holden Commodore 3.0 SIDI brake pedal pressure Holden will recall its 3.0-litre SIDI Omega and Berlina models following an issue concerning brake pedal pressure on cold starts. On some occasions, when the brakes are used after an initial cold engine start, brake booster power assistance is not available. As a result increased brake pedal effort may be required to achieve the expected stopping [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Holden Commodore 3.0 SIDI brake pedal pressure Recall: Fiat Punto steering shaft fault Fiat is recalling a number of its Punto vehicles for a possible malfunction related to the car’s steering shaft. On affected vehicles the torque of the steering shaft upper joint fixing screw requires tightening. Failure to have the screw tightened could, in extreme cases, result in the joint fork eventually breaking with consequences on the steering [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Fiat Punto steering shaft fault Recall: Jeep Grand Cherokee seat heater elements Jeep will recall its Grand Cherokees built between 2001 and 2004 for a fault that exists within the front seat heater elements. The front seat electric heating elements may overheat and cause interior damage or, in extreme cases, result in injury, under certain operating conditions. Chrysler Australia will write to owners of all affected vehicles to schedule [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Jeep Grand Cherokee seat heater elements Maserati GranCabrio set to open new Sydney dealership The Maserati GranCabrio will make its Australian debut in Sydney on 3 February, 2010 to celebrate the opening of Maserati Sydney, Australia's newest dealer for the legendary Italian car maker. Nearing completion at the junction of Bourke and Elizabeth Streets in Waterloo, Ferrari Maserati Sydney will set a new standard for car dealerships in Australia, from [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Maserati GranCabrio set to open new Sydney dealership