Tag: Recalls

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

Ford, Lexus among vehicle recalls this week

U.S. National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for April 21 through 28, including a Ford recall involving 652,996 units and a Lexus recall involving 458,054 units. See the list of this week’s car recalls involving ten or more units below, or search USA TODAY’s automotive… Continue reading Ford, Lexus among vehicle recalls this week

Recall hits India’s ‘Tesla of two-wheelers’

“We have long relied on technologies made in, and for, other countries and never questioned its applicability to the Indian ecosystem. India has its own dynamics, both from an environmental, as well as operational perspective,” says Akshay Singhal founder of Log9 Materials, which makes a rapid charging battery for two-wheelers. Go to Source

Tesla recalls another batch of Model 3 cars in China, the second in April, article with image

A Tesla China-made Model 3 vehicle owner sits inside a car during a delivery event at Tesla’s Shanghai factory in China January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Song Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register SHANGHAI, April 29 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is recalling 14,684 imported and locally made Model 3 cars in China… Continue reading Tesla recalls another batch of Model 3 cars in China, the second in April, article with image

Ford Motor Co. slashes 580 jobs as company overhauls talent

Ford Motor Co. reduced its headcount in the U.S. by 580 workers on Wednesday, the Free Press has confirmed. All of them come from the “engineering function,” the company said, without providing specific detail about the jobs. “We continue to align staffing around the critical skills needed to deliver our products, services and the Ford+… Continue reading Ford Motor Co. slashes 580 jobs as company overhauls talent

Heliox to deliver mobile DC chargers to PACCAR EVs in North America

Heliox, a provider of DC charging systems for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, has signed a supply agreement with PACCAR Parts to support the rollout of PACCAR’s electric vehicles in North America. PACCAR Parts provides aftermarket parts to DAF, Kenworth and Peterbilt dealerships and TRP stores around the world. Heliox will supply mobile 25 kW and… Continue reading Heliox to deliver mobile DC chargers to PACCAR EVs in North America