Tag: Recalls

‘2018 might see a road-legal production car hit 300mph. Pointless? In every practical sense, yes’

This year will, in all likelihood, see a road-legal production car (perhaps more than one) attempt to hit 300mph. Pointless? In every practical sense, yes, completely and utterly. Still, you have to admit that, however daft, it’s a pretty remarkable target for cars that are road-legal and more than wild one-offs. It wasn’t so long… Continue reading ‘2018 might see a road-legal production car hit 300mph. Pointless? In every practical sense, yes’

Audi recalls 1.2 mn cars and SUVs worldwide

The recall covers the 2013 to 2016 A4, the 2013 to 2017 A5, the 2012 to 2015 A6, and the Q5 SUV from 2013 to 2017. All have 2-Liter turbocharged engines. DETROIT: Audi is recalling about 1.2 million cars and SUVs worldwide because the electric coolant pumps can overeat and possibly cause a fire. The… Continue reading Audi recalls 1.2 mn cars and SUVs worldwide

NHTSA widens safety probes of Ford, VW and Nissan vehicles

2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid: The 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid, backed by more than 200 patents, uses a powertrain system that combines the best attributes of the gasoline engine and electric battery-driven motors to deliver an optimal experience for the customer in terms of driving performance and fuel economy. Ford Fusion Hybrid delivers best-in-class 41 mpg… Continue reading NHTSA widens safety probes of Ford, VW and Nissan vehicles

200 investigators in action: raid on Porsche and Audi – suspicion of fraud against the Board

All articles and backgrounds 04/19/2018 200 investigators in action Raid on Porsche and Audi – suspicion of fraud against the Board REUTERS Porsche headquarters in Zuffenhausen: raid on suspected fraud The sports car manufacturer Porsche Show stock market chart is drawn deeper and deeper into the exhaust gas scandal: Due to the suspicion of fraud… Continue reading 200 investigators in action: raid on Porsche and Audi – suspicion of fraud against the Board

How Renault has climbed the slope in Russia

Carlos Ghosn has no doubt: Russia will be his “cash machine”. Audacious, the bet has almost failed to weaken the boss of Renault and the accounts of the manufacturer. “When I came here two years ago, it was extremely difficult,” recalls Nicolas Maure, the French sent in 2016 by the Parisian management with the approval… Continue reading How Renault has climbed the slope in Russia

Nissan introduces improved e-NV200 with higher-capacity battery

The updated electric commercial vehicle offers increased range, longer battery life and an enhanced Power Plug supply YOKOHAMA, Japan (April 19, 2018) – Nissan began taking orders today for its newly improved Nissan e-NV200 electric commercial vehicle, featuring a higher-capacity battery that offers longer range and battery life. Deliveries of the vehicle will begin in… Continue reading Nissan introduces improved e-NV200 with higher-capacity battery

200 investigators in action: raid on Porsche – police investigates against top managers

All articles and backgrounds 04/18/2018 200 investigators in action raid on Porsche – Police investigate against top managers REUTERS Porsche headquarters in Zuffenhausen: raid on suspected fraud In the exhaust gas scandal, prosecutors and emergency services of the Land Criminal Police Offices of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria search several objects of the car maker Porsche Show… Continue reading 200 investigators in action: raid on Porsche – police investigates against top managers

Recall issued for 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: Here's why

A pair of recalls are being issued for certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUVs. (Photo: FCA US) Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is issuing recalls for certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUVs, in part because the rear liftgate could open unintentionally at very low speeds. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued an alert about the recalls, technically… Continue reading Recall issued for 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: Here's why