Tag: Recalls

@GM: Cadillac Announces Special Benefits for LYRIQ Customers

Cadillac Announces Special Benefits for LYRIQ Customers 2022-05-11 Cadillac today announced a series of special benefits for customers in China who place an order for the LYRIQ electric vehicle. The package, which includes free charging and a lifetime warranty on the vehicle and its electric propulsion system1, will apply to initial LYRIQ owners. “Demand for the… Continue reading @GM: Cadillac Announces Special Benefits for LYRIQ Customers

Tesla recalls 130,000 vehicles due to CPU overheating, but the fix is again a software update

Tesla issued a new recall affecting almost 130,000 2021 and 2022 vehicles over a problem regarding the CPU of the center screen’s computer overheating. The good news is that the fix is again an over-the-air software update. The automaker has detected a problem where the center display may become laggy due to CPU overheating when… Continue reading Tesla recalls 130,000 vehicles due to CPU overheating, but the fix is again a software update

BMW recalls 194 imported cars in China

The booth of BMW in Chengdu auto show, on Aug 29, 2021. [Photo/IC] BEIJING — BMW (China) Automotive Trading Ltd. has recalled 194 imported cars in the Chinese market due to software defects, according to the country’s top quality watchdog. The recall, set to begin immediately, involves some imported BMW IX models manufactured between Aug… Continue reading BMW recalls 194 imported cars in China

BYD recalls cars over battery pack safety hazards

Customers inspect new BYD models in Beijing earlier this year. [Photo provided to China Daily] BEIJING — Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has announced a recall of close to 10,000 cars to replace the potentially faulty battery pack, according to the country’s top quality watchdog. The recall, which started on April 29, covers 9,663 Tang… Continue reading BYD recalls cars over battery pack safety hazards

iVendi advises dealers to “maximise” online presence as used market slows

A five point plan to help dealers maximise the effectiveness of their online presence has been issued by iVendi. This comes as the used car market finally starts to lose growth momentum. Darren Sinclair, CCO, said that while the sector remained quite buoyant, the market peak had now probably been passed, caused by factors such… Continue reading iVendi advises dealers to “maximise” online presence as used market slows

Tesla, new profit champion among automakers

Who would’ve believed that ? Barely a year ago, Tesla’s meager profits came largely from sale of CO2 credits . Today, against all odds, the champion of the electric car has also become the champion of profitability in the automotive industry. According to the ranking established by the firm EY based on the 2021 accounts… Continue reading Tesla, new profit champion among automakers