Volkswagen is recalling nearly 42,000 Beetles in the U.S. and Canada because they have potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators. The recall covers Beetles from the 2015 and 2016 model years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted Friday that the inflators can explode with too much force and hurl shrapnel. Takata… Continue reading Volkswagen recalls Beetles to replace Takata air bags
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Grubhub ordered to pay $3.5 million to settle Washington DC deceptive practices lawsuit
The Washington DC AG’s office accused the company of charging hidden fees and using deceptive techniques. Grubhub has been ordered to pay $3.5 million to settle the lawsuit filed against the company by the District of Columbia over “deceptive trade practices.” Washington DC Attorney General Karl Racine has announced that his office has reached an… Continue reading Grubhub ordered to pay $3.5 million to settle Washington DC deceptive practices lawsuit
@niche: RED BULL KTM READY FOR 2023 DAKAR RALLY002418
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Volkswagen recalls Beetles to replace Takata air bags
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 42,000 Beetles in the U.S. and Canada because they have potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators. The recall covers Beetles from the 2015 and 2016 model years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted Friday that the inflators can explode with too much force and hurl shrapnel. Takata… Continue reading Volkswagen recalls Beetles to replace Takata air bags
The Morning After: New York’s governor signs a weakened right-to-repair bill
Some last-minute concessions lessened the impact it’ll have. New York governor Kathy Hochul has finally signed a right-to-repair bill into law, over half a year since the state legislature was passed. Representatives for Microsoft and Apple pressed Hochul’s office for changes, as well as industry association TechNet, which represents many notable tech companies, including Amazon,… Continue reading The Morning After: New York’s governor signs a weakened right-to-repair bill
New York’s governor signs watered-down right-to-repair bill
Last-minute concessions weakened the rules, which will only apply to new consumer products sold after July 1st. Almost seven months after the state legislature overwhelmingly passed a right-to-repair bill, New York governor Kathy Hochul has signed it into law. But Hochul only greenlit the bill after the legislature agreed to some changes. Hochul wrote in… Continue reading New York’s governor signs watered-down right-to-repair bill
Electric Vehicles: A carbon emissions and energy efficiency perspective
EVs do not use fossil fuels. But fossil fuels are used to generate electricity. So, the carbon emissions take place at other locations. By Ajay ShankarElectric vehicles (EVs)are now being seen in larger numbers. The share of electric three wheelers has reached around 45% of total sales. In Delhi, electric cars are now over 9%… Continue reading Electric Vehicles: A carbon emissions and energy efficiency perspective
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SHANGHAI, Dec 29 (Reuters) – Honda (7267.T) will recall just over 200,000 hybrid vehicles due to issues with brake pedal sensors in some models, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation said in a statement on Thursday. A total of 105,608 hybrid vehicles produced between Oct. 8, 2018 and Sept. 7, 2020 by the Japanese carmaker’s… Continue reading Untitled
@niche: Workhorse Group stock rises on business update002413
Yahoo Finance Live anchors discuss the rise in stock for Workhorse Group following an update that the SEC has concluded its investigation and the company will discontinue a program. Video Transcript JULIE HYMAN: We’ve been watching electric-vehicle stocks more broadly. We were showing the chart before. I want to zero in on Workhorse in particular.… Continue reading @niche: Workhorse Group stock rises on business update002413
Hyundai has a card up its sleeve as it moves to dethrone Toyota, its electric vehicles
Hyundai is officially the third-largest automaker globally after jumpstarting the brand in 2022, behind only Volkswagen and Toyota. However, the South Korean automaker may have an advantage as the auto industry transitions to electric vehicles. The Hyundai Motor Company, including Kia and Genesis, is establishing itself as a true competitor after surpassing General Motors (GM),… Continue reading Hyundai has a card up its sleeve as it moves to dethrone Toyota, its electric vehicles