@Ford: Ford Motor Company Identifies Remedy for Under Hood Fire Recall Affecting Select 2021 Model Year Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs

DEARBORN, Mich., July 8, 2022 – Ford Motor Company has identified a remedy for customers affected by an under hood fire recall affecting some 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs. The company has communicated repair procedures to dealers and is working quickly to make parts available as soon as possible.   Ford is still advising… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Motor Company Identifies Remedy for Under Hood Fire Recall Affecting Select 2021 Model Year Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs

@GM: GM Delivers 484,000 Vehicles in China in the Second Quarter July 8, 2022

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Ford recalls more vehicles for under-hood fire risk

Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 125,000 vehicles in the U.S. for potential under-hood fire risk, the Dearborn automaker said Friday, including an expansion of an earlier recall.  The company issued a recall for 100,689 Lincoln Corsair, Ford Escape and Maverick vehicles from model years 2020-22 with 2.5-liter HEV/PHEV engines. Ford said in the event of… Continue reading Ford recalls more vehicles for under-hood fire risk

The FCC is trying to stop annoying auto warranty spam calls

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is taking new steps to try and stop annoying auto warranty spam calls. If you feel like you get a lot of them, you’re not alone: the FCC thinks that more than 8 billion of those spam calls, which the agency says could be illegal, have been generated by just… Continue reading The FCC is trying to stop annoying auto warranty spam calls

Tesla accident kills person | NHTSA conducts investigation

Another fatal Tesla accident occurred in the United States and is being investigated by the US agency NHTSA. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into the fatal accident involving a Tesla, reports Techcrunch. Other accidents related to Tesla’s Autopilot examined this authority. This is a collision between a person who… Continue reading Tesla accident kills person | NHTSA conducts investigation

The 50 fastest cars around Autocar’s test track

What’s doubly impressive is that Nissan didn’t bring a team to get the best out of the GT-R’s tyres or brakes, even though its weight puts extreme strain on them. It was driven to a time it could maintain. I recall how it wanted to put its power down, but it’s the heat coming from… Continue reading The 50 fastest cars around Autocar’s test track

GreenPower Acquires Lion Truck Body Adding Capacity For EV Truck Bodies and Reducing Delivery Times

LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) (“GreenPower”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of zero-emission, electric-powered, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, today announces the acquisition of Lion Truck Body.  Leveraging upon Lion Truck Body’s years of expertise, the deal will provide robust potential for GreenPower’s EV Star truck customers.  Headquartered… Continue reading GreenPower Acquires Lion Truck Body Adding Capacity For EV Truck Bodies and Reducing Delivery Times

Starlink’s Dishy McFlatface internet now available for Boaty McBoatfaces — just $5,000 per month

Starlink’s internet-from-space service continues expanding to new use cases with the launch of Starlink Maritime. What started in the home before expanding to stationary RVs is now available for boats on the move, at a cost of $5,000 a month. SpaceX is targeting merchant vessels, oil rigs, and wealthy owners of superyachts with the service.… Continue reading Starlink’s Dishy McFlatface internet now available for Boaty McBoatfaces — just $5,000 per month

Skoda Kushaq sells over 26,500 units in first year

The Skoda Kushaq launched on June 28, 2021 has completed a year of retail sales in the Indian market. Importantly, the SUV has made a mark in the hotly contested SUV segment with sales of over 26,000 units. As per Autocar Professional’s passenger vehicle sales analytics, the Kushaq has sold a total of 26,807 units… Continue reading Skoda Kushaq sells over 26,500 units in first year

Clean Technica: Germany Plugin EV Share Grows, Fiat 500e Bestseller, Grimm Warnings002097

Europe’s largest auto market, Germany, saw plugin electric vehicles take 26.0% market share in June, up from 23.6% YoY. Overall auto volumes were down 18% YoY, to 224,558 units, the lowest June in 25 years (except 2020). The Fiat 500e was Germany’s best selling full electric in June. June’s combined plugin share of 26.0% comprised… Continue reading Clean Technica: Germany Plugin EV Share Grows, Fiat 500e Bestseller, Grimm Warnings002097