Category: Automotive

BMW to recall over 360,000 vehicles in China

BEIJING, April 20 (Xinhua) — BMW will recall 360,001 vehicles in China to replace defective airbags, according to a State Administration for Market Regulation statement.

The recall, set to begin on Aug. 30, involves 272,880 vehicles produced by BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. between Jan. 2, 2014 and Oct. 16, 2017, and 87,121 imported models manufactured between April 5, 2000 and Feb. 21, 2018.

A defect could cause the airbags to eject debris at passengers if deployed.

The defective airbags were made by now-defunct Japanese supplier Takata. Founded in 1933, Takata went out of business in 2017 because of the airbag crisis.

BMW will replace the defective airbags free of charge.

Statement: Bushings

Statement: Bushings April 19, 2019 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA US is recalling an estimated 298,439 vehicles in the U.S. to replace their shift-cable bushings. An FCA US investigation discovered certain cars are equipped with a cable bushing that may degrade after prolonged exposure to high ambient heat and humidity. Should degradation occur, it may prohibit the driver from shifting gears. The… Continue reading Statement: Bushings

Tesla to shrink board to seven directors from 11

(Reuters) – Tesla Inc said on Friday that four members of its eleven-member board would be leaving over the next two years, as the electric car company looks to streamline its board. FILE PHOTO: A Tesla logo is seen in Los Angeles, California U.S. January 12, 2018. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo Brad Buss, Antonio Gracias, Stephen… Continue reading Tesla to shrink board to seven directors from 11

MAHLE factory expansion in St. Johns means $2.9 million in investment, 25 new jobs – Lansing State Journal

Buy Photo Mahle Engine Components, USA, in St. Johns.  (Photo: Lansing State Journal file photo/Rod Sanford) ST JOHNS — A longtime auto parts supplier in St. Johns is expanding.  MAHLE Engine Components USA plans to invest $2.9 million and create 25 new jobs in its facility at 916 W. State St.  After closing down a facility in Pennsylvania, MAHLE… Continue reading MAHLE factory expansion in St. Johns means $2.9 million in investment, 25 new jobs – Lansing State Journal

Employee Spotlight – Tara Craigen

Employee Spotlight – Tara Craigen 2019-04-18 Meet Tara Craigen, an Engineering Group Manager for the Lateral Controls, Adaptive Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous team at CTC Markham Campus. Tara’s team is responsible for designing the software that keeps a vehicle in-between lane markings on the road. This technology is used in Lane Keep Assist… Continue reading Employee Spotlight – Tara Craigen

Cadillac Introduces First-Ever CT5

Cadillac Introduces First-Ever CT5 Global debut of new American luxury sedan advances brand’s legacy by offering Super Cruise1 2019-04-16 This all-new compact sedan advances the brand’s award-winning legacy with a distinctive fusion of design, performance and comfort, supported by Cadillac’s latest technologies — including Super Cruise1, the world’s first true hands-free driver assistance feature for… Continue reading Cadillac Introduces First-Ever CT5

McLaren Automotive confirms multi-year deal with IMSA SportsCar Championship

McLaren Automotive confirmed as official automotive partner with IMSA, the premier sanctioning body for sports car competition in North America McLaren 720S GT3 confirmed to contest IMSA WeatherTech Sprint Cup with customer team Compass Racing McLaren 720S GT3 to make competitive North American debut at Mid-Ohio round, 3-5 May McLaren Automotive has confirmed a multi-year agreement… Continue reading McLaren Automotive confirms multi-year deal with IMSA SportsCar Championship

GM files ‘Bolt EUV’ trademark – hinting at new electric car

General Motors (GM) has filed for a trademark for a vehicle named ‘Bolt EUV’ – hinting at a new electric car based on the Chevy Bolt EV platform. On October 2, 2017, GM outlined its “All-Electric Path to Zero Emissions” and announced a new electric offensive with 20 new all-electric vehicles to launch by 2023. The automaker… Continue reading GM files ‘Bolt EUV’ trademark – hinting at new electric car