Detroit – A Tennessee company could be heading for a legal battle with U.S. auto safety regulators after refusing a request that millions of potentially dangerous air bag inflators be recalled. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is demanding that ARC Automotive Inc. of Knoxville recall 67 million inflators in the U.S. because they could… Continue reading Tenn. company refuses US request to recall 67M air bag inflators
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The US government wants to recall 67 million airbag inflators
The inflators could reportedly rupture and shoot metal fragments inside the vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is calling for a recall of 67 million airbag inflators after a lengthy investigation over allegations that they could rupture and injure drivers and passengers. These inflators were designed by ARC Automotive, Inc. and were manufactured… Continue reading The US government wants to recall 67 million airbag inflators
An old hand is steering Honda Cars India in a new direction
As the last financial year recedes into the distance, Honda Cars India is set to post its second consecutive year of profits. The buoyancy is a sign that the company, which took the hard call of shutting down its Greater Noida factory in 2020 as part of its strategy to prioritise profitability over volumes, is… Continue reading An old hand is steering Honda Cars India in a new direction
These Are The 5 Best EV Stocks To Buy And Watch Now
Bloomberg Austin Russell Acquires Majority Stake in Forbes Magazine (Bloomberg) — Austin Russell, a 28-year-old automotive technology tycoon, acquired an 82% stake in Forbes Global Media Holdings, parent of the well-known business magazine.Most Read from BloombergThis New Airline Is Raising the Bar, From First Class to EconomyFlorida’s Money Man Threatens to Cut Ties With Bank… Continue reading These Are The 5 Best EV Stocks To Buy And Watch Now
@VINFAST: Vingroup : VINFAST VF 8 VEHICLES ARRIVE IN THE U.S. – WITH BATTERY RANGES OF UP TO 2..
Los Angeles, May 12, 2023 – VinFast announced the arrival of its second shipment of electric vehicles, consisting of 1,879 VF 8 vehicles at the Port of Benicia in California. The VF 8 has a certificated EPA range at 264 miles for the Eco trim and 243 miles for the Plus trim per full charge.… Continue reading @VINFAST: Vingroup : VINFAST VF 8 VEHICLES ARRIVE IN THE U.S. – WITH BATTERY RANGES OF UP TO 2..
U.S. demands recall of 67 million air bag inflators
WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) demanded the recall of 67 million air bag inflators because it believes there is a safety defect, but auto supplier ARC Automotive Inc rejected the U.S. regulator’s request, documents released on Friday show. The auto safety agency said the inflators pose an unreasonable… Continue reading U.S. demands recall of 67 million air bag inflators
Shareholders ask Ford execs to explain plan for fixing quality
Ford CEO Jim Farley and company chair Bill Ford fielded questions from shareholders ranging from concerns about quality to stock price and future products during the virtual annual shareholders meeting Thursday. Perhaps the question most associated with the financial bottom line: “Quality has been an issue for the past two years. What steps have been… Continue reading Shareholders ask Ford execs to explain plan for fixing quality
China Orders Tesla to Recall 1.1 Million Vehicles Over Braking Risks
China has ordered Tesla, the world’s dominant maker of electric vehicles, to recall 1.1 million vehicles, citing an issue with the acceleration and braking systems of certain models manufactured in China and abroad. China’s market regulator announced the decision after carrying out an investigation into a reported defect, according to a statement issued on Friday.… Continue reading China Orders Tesla to Recall 1.1 Million Vehicles Over Braking Risks
Tesla’s giant 1 million car recall is literally a feature update
The media is picking up what it is portraying as Tesla recalling over 1 million vehicles in China, but the so-called “recall” is literally a feature update. There’s already a lot of debate about whether Tesla recalls that are done through over-the-air software updates should really be called “recalls.” A reasonable argument could be made… Continue reading Tesla’s giant 1 million car recall is literally a feature update
Tesla recalls 1.1 million cars in China over braking defect
Tesla recalled virtually every car it’s sold in China due to a braking and acceleration defect that may increase crash and safety risks. The automaker will deploy an over-the-air software fix to more than 1.1 million vehicles produced in Shanghai from January 2019 to April this year, plus some models imported into China, the State… Continue reading Tesla recalls 1.1 million cars in China over braking defect