European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 29, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Monday August 29, 1994 automotive the stars and stripes Page 9 Nissan motor corp. . Is recalling 1995 240sx models to repair a defective electrical circuit that could cause the dashboard Brake warning Light to fail in the event of a Brake fluid loss. The defect has no effect on the Normal operation of the braking system and Nissan has had no reports of accidents or injuries As a result of the problem spokesman Bill Garlin said. The recall affects All 9,000 240sx models Nissan has sold for the 1995 Model year including 750 that were sold in Canada. General motors corp. Is recalling 67,000 Cadillac to reroute an Oil line that could Wear through and leak Oil into the engine compartment possibly causing a fire. The company said it had reports of 24 fires and two minor injuries related to the defect. The recall affects All 1993 Allante models 1993 and 1994 Seville touring sedans and Eldorado touring coupes pm spokesman Steve Gaut said last week. A a ,. A a a a a a a a a a pm said dealers would inspect the cars and make necessary adjustments. Chrysler corp. Is recalling All 19871994 jeep wranglers to replace a fuel tank Gasket that could cause leaks if the tank is overfilled or if the vehicle is in a severe crash. The company said it had no reports of leaks accidents or injuries related to the defect however All 230,000 wranglers the company has built since 1987 Are being recalled. A from the associated press some dirty words on vehicles �?T94 Light trucks rated by consumer group As worst polluters Washington a Light trucks were the worst Gas guzzlers and polluters among 1994 cars and other vehicles according to a group urging Consumers to drive Green. A the 1.5-liter Honda civic cd and the 2.3 liter Oldsmobile Achieva were two of the top performers in the Green buyers car Book released earlier this month by the Public citizen consumer group. Each Model was judged on a combination of four factors smog and Carbon monoxide emissions global warming caused by fuel consumption use of Ozone depleting chemicals and. Recy lability. The vehicles that Are worst for the environment according to the guide Are Light trucks. The worst among them Are the 3.9-liter land Rover defender 90, the 4.3-liter Chevrolet s10 Blazer with four wheel drive and the 4.3-liter Gumc Jimmy with four wheel drive. Only one of the 20 lowest ranking vehicles was a car. It was one version of the Pontiac sunbird which scored poorly in part because it still has a High polluting air conditioner that most manufacturers have replaced with a cleaner cooler. The a a greenest vehicles Are two versions of the Geo metro topped by the metro Fri the 1.5-liter Honda civic cd and the 2.3-liter Oldsmobile Achieva. Public citizen officials said buying a Green car can make a difference. A a knowledgeable consumer can have clout in the marketplace a said Joan Claybrook president of Public citizen. A armed with precise information pro clean cars Here s a list of some of the Best and worst scoring vehicles in Tho Green buyer s car Book a report toy the Public citizen consumer group. The highest possible score indicating he most environmentally favourable is 100. Wohst engine size scar Engin a la seem Geo metro Fri 1.0-liter 78.05 land Rover defender 90 3.9-Llter 28.98 Geo metro 1.0-liter 73.60 Chevrolet s10 Blazer 4wd 4.3-liter 29.40 . 1.5-liter 71.33 Gumc Jimmy 4wd 4.3-liter 29.40 Oldsmobile Achieva 2.3-liter 69.68 Chevrolet s10 Blazer 2wd 4.3-liter 30.04 Honda civic do 1.5-liter 69 63 Gumc Jimmy 2wd 4.3-liter 30.04 la Del sol s Chevrolet s10 pickup 4wd 4.3-liter 30 38 Buick Skylark 2.3-liter 69.08 Chevrolet s10 pickup 2wd 2.2-liter 30.43 Honda civic he vex 1.5-Titgr. 68.78 Gumc g35 rally 2wd 5.7-liter 35.14 Pontiac grand am 2.3-liter 68.14 Gumc k1500 Yukon 4wd 5.7-liter 35.14 Chevrolet Berretta 2 3-liter 67,35 Gumc g15,25,35, 5.7-liter 35.78 Ford Tempo 3.0-liter 67.09 Vandura 2wd Lincoln Mercury Topaz 3.0-liter 67.09 Pontiac sunbird 3. To liter 36.17 source apr a a a a a spec Tive car buyers can find vehicles that meet their standards on environmental Impact As Well As the other qualities that they desire. Information empowers Consumers and leads manufacturers to meet this  a . Automakers Trade group however criticized the report saying it was an attempt to get the Federal government to dictate which vehicles Consumers can drive. A if Public citizen had its Way everyone in America would drive a Small no Nair conditioned manual shift subcompact car a the american automobile manufacturers association said in a statement. A the fact that All vehicles in this class represent less than 2 percent of sales makes it Clear the overwhelming a amps majority of americans disagree with pub lie citizens  another consumer group said the guide shows that a fuel efficient Model can have a High level of tailpipe pollutants. The coalition for vehicle Choice which opposes increased fuel Economy standards for automobiles also pointed out that the most fuel efficient vehicles often Are the smallest and have higher fatality rates. A Consumers should rightfully ask Public citizen a which is More important fuel Economy reducing smog Levels or protecting ones life in the event of a crash a a a said Diane Steed the coalitions president. A each criterion will result in a different top 20  to All Pov operators important ask for the real thing your passport to Carefree european driving get your nato traveler s card today see your local Agency  insurance partners this card could be your with no fuss for details ask your local Agency kit a tour  assistance your partner on the Road