NHTSA launching investigation into 2006-2008 Hyundai Sonata rust

The Detroit News reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating almost 400,000 Hyundai Sonata models over rust complaints. So far, NHTSA has received six complaints that Sonata models, built between 2006 and 2008, have allegedly suffered rear control arm failures due to subframe rust. Three of those occurred at highway speeds, and two resulted in the actuation of the vehicle's stability control system, though no one was injured. An investigation is typically the first step toward determining whether or not a safety recall is necessary.
This isn't the first recall for the Sonata.

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Panasonic - Both horizontal and vertical setup capable home theater sound bar system - SC-HTB570

Another version of Panasonic's new “home theater sound bar system” – SC-HTB570 – to be released on April 26, is comprised of a wireless subwoofer and 2 speakers that can be placed both horizontally and vertically. The components are wirelessly connected through Bluetooth. Also, its “Meiryo (clear) Voice” function allows you to adjust the sound mix to turn up the voice level in the audio of a show you are watching.




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Snake's Voice Bids Adieu

All good things must always come to an end, and I clearly remember my first exposure to the Metal Gear Solid franchise on the PSOne, as the radio went, "Snake. Snake. Snaaaaaaaakkeeeee….!" each time I run out of lives. Well, that was the voice of David Hayter, who had for the longest time played the voice of Snake, but he will no longer do so in the future after "announcing" of his retirement from the role in a rather touching letter to fans.
David Hayter's letter does confirm the fact that he is not involved in any way with Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.

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Mouse Computer LB-K810E 15.6-Inch Notebook

Planning on replacing your old notebook with a new one anytime soon. Why don't you take a look at this LB-K810E from Mouse Computer. The system is packed with a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 LED-backlight display, a 2.60GHz Intel Core i5-3230M processor, an Intel HM76 Express Chipset, a GeForce GT 650M 1GB graphics card, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 + LE and runs on Windows 8 64-bit OS. The LB-K810E will set you back 79,800 Yen (bout $857).

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Ford to show special edition Raptor on April 9

There are precious few details, but what we do know is that Ford will be revealing images of "appearance upgrades" for a special-edition 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor on April 9. The slideshow will happen during a Motor Press Guild luncheon at Ford's Design Center Showroom in Irvine, California. LOS ANGELES, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - On April 9, 2013, Ford will debut images of the 2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition with new appearance upgrades at the Motor Press Guild (MPG) luncheon held at Ford Motor Company Design Center Showroom in Irvine.

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2013 Porsche 911 RSR makes official debut

Porsche is ready to go racing in 2013, showing off a new 911 RSR today that is scheduled to compete in several endurance events this year. Based on the current 991 911, the new RSR will compete in the 2013 season of the World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It will not, however, make an appearance in a North American racing series this year. The 2013 version of the racecar has increased in wheelbase by some four inches, features a new wishbone front suspension in place of the last-generation's McPherson strut setup and boasts a new, lightweight six-speed racing gearbox.

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YouTube Co-Founder Announces MixBit Collaborative Video Platform

One of YouTube's co-founders teased he was close to launching a new video service, but was about a month away from its actual launch. What better day to launch an actual product, or in this place a video platform, than on the day where the Internet is running rampant with April Fools' Day stories. We could think of 364 better days, but regardless of what we think, Chad Hurley decided today was the day to launch his new video platform, MixBit.

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