Tag: Recalls

@VW Group: K2K: a Porsche Taycan traverses India005940

04/10/2022 Top of the bucket list for many motoring enthusiasts in India is the K2K, a daunting 4,000-kilometre drive from Kashmir in the north to Kanniyakumari in the south, over varied and tricky terrain in often unpredictable conditions. Following the introduction of the Taycan to India, a group of journalists set it this ultimate challenge.… Continue reading @VW Group: K2K: a Porsche Taycan traverses India005940

How GM plans to convince consumers to make the switch to electric vehicles

Electric Chevrolet Silverado shown at the New York Auto Show, April, 2022. Scott Mlyn | CNBC When people think of electric vehicles, their minds typically jump to Tesla. But Elon Musk’s company now has a lot more EV competition from Detroit.   Within the past six years, General Motors CEO Mary Barra has pushed the company… Continue reading How GM plans to convince consumers to make the switch to electric vehicles

Rivian recalling nearly all its vehicles over loose fastener

Electric truck and SUV maker Rivian Automotive said Friday it is recalling almost all the vehicles it has delivered to customers in order to tighten a loose fastener that could potentially affect drivers’ ability to steer. The company, which was founded in 2009, said it is recalling about 13,000 vehicles because a fastener connecting the… Continue reading Rivian recalling nearly all its vehicles over loose fastener

US agency ends probe of VW fuel leaks without seeking recall

The agency said in documents posted on its website Friday that its analysis of data found a relatively low failure rate, and no reports of any fires, crashes or injuries. The U.S. government’s road safety agency has closed an investigation into fuel leaks in two Volkswagen SUV models without seeking a recall. The National Highway… Continue reading US agency ends probe of VW fuel leaks without seeking recall

Rivian recalls 13,000 EVs due to potential steering control problem

Rivian has notified customers that it’s recalling 13,000 EVs — or almost all of the electric trucks and SUVs it has ever delivered — due to an issue that could render drivers unable to steer and control their vehicles. The company issued the recall after becoming aware of seven reports wherein a fastener connecting the… Continue reading Rivian recalls 13,000 EVs due to potential steering control problem

Rivian recalls 13,000 EVs over loose fastener that could affect steering

/ The recall affects nearly every vehicle Rivian produced this year The Rivian R1S is just one of the vehicles affected by the recall.Photo by Nilay Patel / The Verge Rivian’s recalling about 13,000 electric vehicles (EVs) over a loose fastener that could affect drivers’ ability to control the car (via CNBC). The recall affects… Continue reading Rivian recalls 13,000 EVs over loose fastener that could affect steering

Rivian voluntarily recalls 13,000 EVs for a potential loose fastener

Rivian informed customers Friday that it is conducting a voluntary recall of all 13,000 vehicles it has delivered so far due to a loose fastener. The fastener, which may not have been sufficiently torqued on a small percentage of vehicles, connects the front upper control arm and steering knuckle. This can cause loose and vibrating tires.… Continue reading Rivian voluntarily recalls 13,000 EVs for a potential loose fastener

Recreational Vehicle(RV) Market to grow by USD 28.62 Mn by 2026, Increasing adoption of RV by different generations of consumers to boost market growth- Technavio

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Technavio has been monitoring the recreational vehicle (RV) market, operating in the Leisure Products industry. The report estimates the market to register an incremental growth of USD 28.62 bn, at a CAGR of 7.48% during the forecast period. Continue Reading Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled… Continue reading Recreational Vehicle(RV) Market to grow by USD 28.62 Mn by 2026, Increasing adoption of RV by different generations of consumers to boost market growth- Technavio

Toyota restarts bZ4x EV production after fixing dangerous wheel flaw

Toyota is finally back on track with production of the bZ4x, its first EV. Reuters reports the company has restarted manufacturing of the electric crossover after fixing a defect that could see wheels come loose during hard braking or sharp turns. The company also said it fixed a previously unannounced flaw with poorly installed airbags… Continue reading Toyota restarts bZ4x EV production after fixing dangerous wheel flaw