Category: US Motoring Press

Ford recalls pickups, cars to fix cloudy rear camera lens

Detroit — Ford is recalling more than 277,000 pickup trucks and cars in the U.S. because the rear view camera lens can get cloudy and reduce visibility for the driver. The recall covers certain F-250, 350 and 450 trucks as well as the Lincoln Continental, all from the 2017 through 2020 model years. The recalled… Continue reading Ford recalls pickups, cars to fix cloudy rear camera lens

Automakers’ pitch: Save on insurance by giving us your driving data

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BYD readies base for Atto 3 launch in India 

Chinese  electric vehicle maker, BYD, is putting its building blocks in place for the Atto 3 which will be launched in the October-December quarter.  This fully-born electric SUV built on the E3 platform is close to 4.5 metres long and already being retailed in Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. It will enter Japan in January 2023… Continue reading BYD readies base for Atto 3 launch in India 

Video | Suzuki Vitara: take a look at our week behind the wheel

“I really like the front grille, and the headlights help make it look really strong”, says Rafael. “I have an ‘over-the-shoulder’ test I do with all my cars – if I feel the need to look back at the car when walking away from it, then it’s good looking! I definitely looked back at the… Continue reading Video | Suzuki Vitara: take a look at our week behind the wheel

New 2026 Polestar 6 EV sells out one week after public debut

The Polestar 6 convertible electric sports car has sold out in its initial 500-car guise just one week after its public debut.  Presented to crowds at The Quail and Pebble Beach in the US, the Polestar 6 will be launched in 2026. It appeared in the US in LA Concept edition guise – an exclusive first edition… Continue reading New 2026 Polestar 6 EV sells out one week after public debut

SsangYong Motor rehabilitation plan approved

Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) in a regulatory filing has informed that the interested parties of SsangYong Motor Company (SYMC), including itself as a shareholder and unsecured creditor of the company have approved a rehabilitation plan prepared by the receiver.  M&M said that rehabilitation plan reflects the investment agreement between the KG consortium and SYMC pursuant to which the… Continue reading SsangYong Motor rehabilitation plan approved

BPCL to invest Rs 2,000 cr to set up fast charging infrastructure

Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) has said that it will put up fast charging facilities at 200 major highway corridors across the country by the end of current financial year (FY23). A senior executive informed Autocar Professional that a capex of about Rs 200 crore has been allocated for the purpose and which will be utilised to fund 2000 EV charging stations. … Continue reading BPCL to invest Rs 2,000 cr to set up fast charging infrastructure