U.S. opens formal safety probe into Tesla Autopilot crashes

The logo of Tesla is seen in Taipei, Taiwan August 11, 2017. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) – U.S. auto safety regulators said Monday they had opened a formal safety probe into Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) driver assistance system Autopilot after a series of crashes involving emergency vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)… Continue reading U.S. opens formal safety probe into Tesla Autopilot crashes

Indian auto industry voluntarily recalls 376,536 vehicles this year, more than double of 2019

The Indian auto industry saw its highest recalls of 1,000,467 units and 932,449 units in 2015 and 2016 respectively, largely due to technical issues facing General Motors India and Honda Cars India. Mumbai: The Indian auto industry voluntarily recalled 376,536 vehicles till August 11 this year, compared with 380,615 units in the entire 2020, as… Continue reading Indian auto industry voluntarily recalls 376,536 vehicles this year, more than double of 2019

Electric car: these newcomers who want to follow Tesla’s path

Where are the young shoots of the electric car? Among the many companies to have followed in Tesla’s wake in recent years, some are already no longer quite start-ups: the Chinese Nio , Xpeng or Li Auto started to deliver cars. They are now well established, at least in their country. Others succeed in raising… Continue reading Electric car: these newcomers who want to follow Tesla’s path

@niche: HARD-FOUGHT RUNNER-UP RESULT FOR MANUEL LETTENBICHLER AT RED BULL TKO001151

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Ram pickups recalled; faulty side air bags can hurl shrapnel

Detroit – Stellantis is recalling more than 266,000 pickup trucks mainly in North America because the side air bags can explode without warning and hurl shrapnel into the cabin. It’s the second major recall of pickup trucks in the past two months for the same problem. Stellantis, formerly Fiat Chrysler, says the recall covers covers… Continue reading Ram pickups recalled; faulty side air bags can hurl shrapnel

Hyundai, Kia recall 600,000 vehicles to fix trunk latch problem

Detroit — Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 600,000 vehicles in the U.S. because damage to the trunk latches can stop them from being opened from the inside. The recall covers certain 2016 through 2018 Kia Forte and 2018 and 2019 Kia Rio small cars. Also included are certain Hyundai Sonatas from 2017 and… Continue reading Hyundai, Kia recall 600,000 vehicles to fix trunk latch problem

@Toyota: Toyota Drives Change with Supplier Diversity Program

Cultivating a truly diverse company where there’s a fundamental respect for all people requires inclusion at every level and at every step of its operations. A key part of the automaker’s success is developing strong business partnerships that reflect and uphold its standards. A sweet spot for some of Toyota’s best partnerships is working with… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Drives Change with Supplier Diversity Program

@FCA: Statement: Side-curtain Air Bags

Statement: Side-curtain Air Bags August 13, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 212,373 U.S.-market vehicles to replace their side-curtain air bags. An FCA US investigation discovered certain vehicles may be equipped with air-bag inflators that were contaminated by moisture during the supplier’s manufacturing process. Such inflators may rupture, even… Continue reading @FCA: Statement: Side-curtain Air Bags

GreenPower Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (Nasdaq: GP) (TSXV: GPV) (“GreenPower”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of zero emission electric powered vehicles serving the cargo and delivery, shuttle, transit and school bus markets, today announced financial results for its quarter ended June 30, 2021. “As expected, we experienced a substantial… Continue reading GreenPower Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

@VW Group: Bugatti Celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the Legendary Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance003659

On Sunday 15th August, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will mark its 70th anniversary. Bugatti will celebrate its involvement from the very beginning with what is seen by many as the world’s premier celebration of the automobile. The event was first held in 1950 when the cars were driven on a parade lap of the… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti Celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the Legendary Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance003659