Nissan recalls 46,000 Cubes for fuel leakage issue
2010 Nissan Cube
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said today that Nissan is recalling 46,000 units of the 2009-2010 Cube due to fuel leakage.
“These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, ‘fuel system integrity,’” said NHTSA in its recalls summary. “When the vehicle was rotated following a rear moving barrier crash test as required, the amount of fuel leakage exceeded the allowable limits. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.”
To fix the issue Nissan dealers will attach a special protector to the gasoline recirculation tube at the location of the filler neck connector. The safety recall is expected to begin on August 30. Owners can contact Nissan at 800-647-7261.
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So, Anyone Heard From Lindsay Lohan Lately?
America’s anti-sweetheart made quite the splash this week, and if you didn’t keep abreast of every poor life decision, bench warrant, flimsy excuse or court order that followed her over the last seven days, then congratulations, you have a life and well-placed priorities.
Which puts you one up on us and Lindsay Lohan, respectively.
That’s right, Hurricane Lindsay blew through both Los Angeles and Cannes this week, and left pretty much everything she touched worse for wear. Let’s sift through the wreckage together, shall we?
She started off the week strong, or at least strong-armed, hurling drinks at exes and then flying over to the Cannes Film Festival on an ultimately ill-advised trip to get photographed with what appeared to be cocaine tour luxury yachts promote her forthcoming porn star flick. Unfortunately, she also lost her passport, missed a court hearing, offered up one of the flimsiest excuses on record, had a bench warrant issued for her arrest, ponied up enough of her $100,000 bail to avoid arrest and got her court date rescheduled for Monday morning, for which her presence will most definitely be required. And she still managed to find time to hate on her dad! And party! That Lindsay. She always was a multitasker.
Up to speed? Good. Let’s move on…
Brabus Launches 789-hp SL65 AMG Black Series T65 RS
Even the most powerful Mercedes-Benz, the SL65 AMG Black Series, can’t escape the hands of German tuner Brabus. Feeling that the stock car’s outputs of 661 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque were merely a good starting point, Brabus upped the ante to 789 hp and 811 lb-ft on this T65 RS.
To make the power, Brabus bolts more powerful turbochargers and new exhaust manifolds to the Black Series’s 6.0-liter V-12 engine. There are four intercoolers, which require the addition of a carbon-fiber hood scoop to fit under the hood and allow them breathe properly. A reprogrammed engine computer and stainless-steel exhaust system round out the changes. Oh, and the modified engine still passes Euro IV emissions standards.
Performance? Brabus predicts a 0–62 mph run of 3.6 seconds, identical to our 0–60 run in a stock Black Series. Top speed is capped at 200 mph, although the company says an unrestricted model could run north of 206 mph.
The car seen here is unique and was special-ordered by a longtime Brabus customer. It’s customized with matte-black paint and a mix of red-stitched leather and Alcantara on the inside. If you like what you see, Brabus will sell you all the parts to turn your own Black Series into a T65 RS.
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Miss USA Has a Secret Stripper Past. Why Are We Not Surprised?
Forget the Best Actress Oscar. We’re pretty sure there’s a Miss USA curse.
First there was Tara Conner. Then Katie Rees. And who could forget Carrie Prejean? (Certainly not Rees.)
Now it’s time to get familiar—make that very familiar—with Rima Fakih, the newest Miss USA who seems more than capable of upholding the one tradition pageant officials would just as soon let fall to the wayside.
Ah, well. If they can’t nab ratings, they may as well try for headlines, right? Here’s the latest scandal…
Today, just hours after 24-year-old Fakih took home the crown, pictures have surfaced of her grinding her way down a stripper pole wearing a tank top and red booty shorts.
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