Detroit — Stellantis is recalling about 1.4 million pickup trucks worldwide because the tailgates may not close completely and cargo could spill onto the road. The recall covers Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups from the 2019 to 2022 model years. The company, formerly Fiat Chrysler, says it found that striker plates on the pickups… Continue reading Ram recalls 1.4M trucks; tailgates can open unexpectedly
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@VW Group: “It’s not the quantity that counts, but the quality”006302
“Johan, what kind of car do you think I should buy?” asked Jim Delwiche, looking at his ten-year-old grandson. He then narrowed down the choices: “A Porsche or a Corvette?” Little Johan-Frank Dirickx’s answer would have a lasting impact on his life. “My grandfather drove a British sports car – but didn’t feel it was… Continue reading @VW Group: “It’s not the quantity that counts, but the quality”006302
Insights on the Automotive Repair and Service Global Market to 2031 – Increasing Automotive Sales and Rise in Automotive Post Sale Services are Driving Growth
DUBLIN, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Automotive Repair and Service Market By Type, By Service provider, By Vehicle Type, By Propulsion Type: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. According to this report the automotive repair and service market was valued at $789.80 billion in 2021, and is… Continue reading Insights on the Automotive Repair and Service Global Market to 2031 – Increasing Automotive Sales and Rise in Automotive Post Sale Services are Driving Growth
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Dec 13 (Reuters) – Chrysler parent Stellantis (STLA.MI) said Tuesday it is recalling 1.4 million pickup trucks worldwide because tailgates may not latch properly and could open while driving. The automaker said the recall covers various 2019 through 2022 model year Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The company said it has no reports… Continue reading Untitled
German Handelsblatt: Commercial vehicles: Rivian cancels cooperation with Mercedes – share falls to half-year low005788
Elektrische Transporter von Rivian Amazon hat bereits tausende EDV 500 von Rivian geordert. Doch das Start-up schreibt weiter Milliardenverluste. (Foto: imago images/ZUMA Wire) Erst im September hatten Mercedes-Benz Vans und Rivian verkündet, künftig gemeinsam elektrische Transporter bauen zu wollen. Nur drei Monate später ist dieser Plan schon wieder obsolet. Man werde sich künftig auf die eigenen… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Commercial vehicles: Rivian cancels cooperation with Mercedes – share falls to half-year low005788
Tesla is ordered to upgrade self-driving computer for free over ‘false advertising’
A judge has ordered Tesla to upgrade a customer’s self-driving computer for free in order to subscribe to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving program. It’s a victory for customers frustrated with Tesla’s approach to selling self-driving to customers before achieving the capacity. Since 2016, Tesla has claimed that all its vehicles produced going forward have “all the… Continue reading Tesla is ordered to upgrade self-driving computer for free over ‘false advertising’
Park outdoors: Subaru recalls Ascent SUVs due to fire risk
Detroit — Subaru is telling the owners of nearly 272,000 SUVs in the U.S. to park them outdoors due to the risk of a fire. The company is recalling the 2019 through 2022 Ascents after getting reports of two fires. There were no reports of injuries. The company says a bolt that holds the ground… Continue reading Park outdoors: Subaru recalls Ascent SUVs due to fire risk
Survey Shows Consumers Trust Auto Dealers, but Transparency Plays Critical Role in Sales Process
Safety plays critical role in consumers’ desire for dealership transparency; failure to disclose open safety recalls can impact sales PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Automobile shoppers say automotive retailers’ transparency is a critical part of building and maintaining trust in the sales and service process, according to a recent survey commissioned by AutoAp,… Continue reading Survey Shows Consumers Trust Auto Dealers, but Transparency Plays Critical Role in Sales Process
Recon ‘Seal of Approval’ Likely to Increase Auto Sale, Survey Finds
PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A reconditioning ‘Seal of Approval’ is likely to help auto dealers close more sales, according to a survey of 1,000 potential auto shoppers by Rapid Recon. When consumers were asked if a reconditioning “seal of approval” would positively affect their used vehicle purchase decision, respondents’ average… Continue reading Recon ‘Seal of Approval’ Likely to Increase Auto Sale, Survey Finds
@VW Group: Reef encounter: undersea adventures with an air-cooled 911006292
07/12/2022 The collaboration between two Polish artists that turned a historic Porsche into an unearthly installation. As the sun rose over the Polish port city of Gdynia one morning last summer, a large crowd gathered on the dockside to gaze up at a strange yet familiar form. Suspended high overhead was the unmistakable outline of… Continue reading @VW Group: Reef encounter: undersea adventures with an air-cooled 911006292