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Ford taps green bond market to fund EV development

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GM recalls 484K big SUVs to fix problem third-row seat belts

Detroit — General Motors is recalling more than 484,000 large SUVs in the U.S. to fix a problem that can cause the third-row seat belts to malfunction. The recall covers Chevrolet Suburbans and Tahoes, Cadillac Escalades and GMC Yukons from the 2021 and 2022 model years. The automaker says in documents posted Tuesday by U.S. safety… Continue reading GM recalls 484K big SUVs to fix problem third-row seat belts

Chevy releases images of Blazer EV police vehicle

Chevrolet has released images of the new electric 2024 Blazer police pursuit vehicle — the first pursuit-rated all-electric vehicle for the brand in its more than 60 years of making law enforcement vehicles. The Blazer EV police vehicle is based off the Blazer EV SS retail model, which GM recently revealed. The vehicle’s final specifications and range will… Continue reading Chevy releases images of Blazer EV police vehicle

Modified vehicles put people with disabilities in the driver’s seat

Ram contemplates Europe to expand van production as it launches EVs

Lawsuit filed in exploding air bag death in Michigan

Houghton, Mich. – The family of a Michigan woman who was killed after an air bag module exploded in her SUV following a crash filed a lawsuit alleging negligence. The complaint was filed Thursday in Houghton County Circuit Court and names Arc Automotive Inc., General Motors and Toyoda Gosei North America Corp. It seeks a… Continue reading Lawsuit filed in exploding air bag death in Michigan

Kia/Hyundai seat belt pretensioners under investigation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation has opened a query into seat belt pretensioners on certain 2020-2022 Kia/Hyundai vehicles, saying that they may rupture or explode. A seat belt pretensioner is a part of the seat belt system that locks the seat belt in place during a crash. The ODI said… Continue reading Kia/Hyundai seat belt pretensioners under investigation

This is why Dodge’s Hellcats are disappearing and EVs are coming

Unifor makes policy recommendations to rebuild Canada’s auto sector

Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union representing Detroit Three autoworkers, has released 29 recommendations for policymakers to consider to help grow Canada’s auto sector as the industry transitions to electric vehicles. The recommendations are part of Unifor’s fourth policy document entitled “Navigating the Road Ahead: Rebuilding Canada’s Powerhouse Auto Sector,” which focuses on growing Canada’s auto and auto… Continue reading Unifor makes policy recommendations to rebuild Canada’s auto sector

EU says US electric vehicle tax credit could break WTO rules

Brussels – The European Union expressed concern Thursday that a new U.S. tax credit plan aimed at encouraging Americans to buy electric vehicles would discriminate against European producers and break World Trade Organization rules. Under the Inflation Reduction Act nearing final approval in the U.S. Congress, a tax credit of up to $7,500 could be… Continue reading EU says US electric vehicle tax credit could break WTO rules