Detroit – Stellantis is telling owners of nearly 220,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs worldwide to park them outdoors and away from other vehicles because the power liftgates can catch fire even when the engines are off. The company is recalling certain Cherokees from the 2014 through 2016 model years. Water can get into the liftgate control… Continue reading Stellantis recalls nearly 220,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs worldwide due to fire risk
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An automotive manufacturer refused a massive air-bag recall. Now what?
Federal safety regulators have directed a Tennessee manufacturer to recall air-bag inflaters used in roughly 67 million vehicles over concerns that bits of metal could explode when the air bag is activated, creating an injury risk even in relatively minor crashes. Seven air-bag ruptures involving injuries led the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to tentatively… Continue reading An automotive manufacturer refused a massive air-bag recall. Now what?
Ford plans to lay off 1,300 workers in China, local media reporting
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Elon Musk must still have his tweets approved by Tesla lawyer, federal appeals court rules
New York — Elon Musk cannot back out of a settlement with securities regulators that was reached after his 2018 tweets claiming he had secured funding to take Tesla private caused the electric vehicle maker’s share price to jump and led to a temporary halt in trading, an appeals court ruled Monday. The summary order… Continue reading Elon Musk must still have his tweets approved by Tesla lawyer, federal appeals court rules
All-electric Volvo EX30 hits public roads ahead of June reveal
Volvo said: “It’s a car that will be crucial to our strategic ambitions in shaping the future of mobility and becoming a fully electric car maker by 2030.” Autocar recently reported that the company will ensure monthly payments are set at a “reasonably low cost”. The new model will use a modified version of parent… Continue reading All-electric Volvo EX30 hits public roads ahead of June reveal
Hero launches updated Xpulse 200 4V at Rs 1.44 lakh
Having been first teased yesterday and then spotted at a showroom this morning, the updated Hero Xpulse 200 4V has been officially launched at Rs 1.44 lakh. The Rally edition has now been renamed as the Pro variant, and is priced at Rs 1.51 lakh (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi). Many of the changes previously observed have made their… Continue reading Hero launches updated Xpulse 200 4V at Rs 1.44 lakh
Russia okays disposal of Volkswagen assets for US$140 million- report
The Russian state has okayed a transaction for Volkswagen to dispose of its Russian assets for US$ 140 million (Euro 125 million) to Avilon, Reuters reported citing Interfax news agency. If this does go through, Volkswagen will work against the usual trend where most other auto firms have sold their assets for a small fee back… Continue reading Russia okays disposal of Volkswagen assets for US$140 million- report
Hyundai Exter micro SUV to come with six airbags
Ahead of its market launch in the coming months, Hyundai has shared details about the upcoming Exter micro SUV’s safety features. The Exter will be Hyundai’s entry in the micro-SUV segment, which also includes the popular Tata Punch and the Citroen C3 in India. Hyundai Exter: safety features on offerHyundai has announced that all variants of the Exter will come with six airbags… Continue reading Hyundai Exter micro SUV to come with six airbags
India’s electric vehicle industry: Driving towards a sustainable future
Sustainability as we all know, refers to addressing today’s requirements without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their own needs. It is about finding a balance between economic growth, environmental protection, and social responsibility. The importance of sustainability has increased across all sectors of the economy. And the transportation industry is a… Continue reading India’s electric vehicle industry: Driving towards a sustainable future
New Aston Martin DB12 officially teased ahead of reveal
The Aston Martin DB11 launched back in 2016 so a replacement has been on the cards for a while. We’ve seen the new DB12 testing multiple times but now Aston Martin has confirmed a release date of 24 May for its next grand tourer. These new official images confirm a few design details of the… Continue reading New Aston Martin DB12 officially teased ahead of reveal