Tag: Recalls

Hyundai breaks ground on $51.6 million Metro Detroit safety facility

Drawing on Metro Detroit’s extensive engineering talent, Hyundai broke ground this week near Ypsilanti on its new Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory, its first such facility in North America. STIL expands on the Hyundai America Technical Center, one of six Hyundai R&D centers worldwide. The new facility, which satisfies a consent order from the National Highway Safety Administration,… Continue reading Hyundai breaks ground on $51.6 million Metro Detroit safety facility

myTVS launches post-warranty service for cars

myTVS, a multi-brand car service provider has launch of a connected car platform, myTVS Life360 that will provide post-warranty services for passenger cars. The app, the company said,  will provide an entire range of services for aftermarket. Customers will be able to avail an extensive and personalised experience and going forward the app will also act as a platform for used car sales along with leasing options. “The Super app is… Continue reading myTVS launches post-warranty service for cars

German Handelsblatt: Natural gas cars: Gas bottles can burst: VW recalls 21,000 Touran004580

Explosion while refueling natural gas vehicle in Wittmund In April, a Touran driver suffered burns on his legs when gaseous fuel suddenly leaked from a storage tank while he was filling up. (Photo: dpa) Because parts of the tank could rust through and, in the worst case, burst, Volkswagen is taking around 21,000 natural gas-powered… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Natural gas cars: Gas bottles can burst: VW recalls 21,000 Touran004580

@niche: ENDURO2 WORLD CHAMPION JOSEP GARCIA UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL THUMB SURGERY001979

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@Groupe PSA: OP looking in the rearview mirror000389

Opel is celebrating its 100th birthday, and there can only be one “cover boy”: the company founder himself. Otherwise in the July 1962 issue: anecdotes, legends, celebrations and financial matters. The complete issue for download: The Opel Post from July 1962 memory of the sons The Opel brothers (from left): Wilhelm, Fritz, Ludwig, Karl and… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: OP looking in the rearview mirror000389

Lack of ‘basic safety systems’ behind EV fires, says probe panel

Electric two-wheelers involved in recent fire incidents did not even have ‘basic safety systems’, an expert panel formed to investigate the accidents has found, prompting the government to seek corrective mechanisms from and warn of legal action against their manufacturers. The expert committee found there was no ‘venting mechanism’ for overheated cells to release energy… Continue reading Lack of ‘basic safety systems’ behind EV fires, says probe panel

Buick takes top spot in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

Buick took the top spot in the 2022 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, helping lift General Motors to an industry best showing among automakers in the closely watched annual survey. The survey’s top 10 lists Buick at No. 1, followed in order by Dodge, which maintained its second-place ranking from 2021, Chevrolet, Genesis, Kia, Lexus, GMC,… Continue reading Buick takes top spot in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

Are Hyper’s stackable USB-C chargers melting?

Did you buy one of Targus / Sanho / Hyper / HyperJuice’s nifty 100W or 65W USB-C chargers with stackable passthrough AC outlets that let you theoretically scale up to loads of powerful ports? I did — and today, I’m thinking twice about whether it belongs in my bedroom. Yesterday, tipster Marc-Antoine Courteau brought it… Continue reading Are Hyper’s stackable USB-C chargers melting?

Ford recalls nearly 2,900 electric F-150 Lightnings over tire pressure issue

Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 2,900 all-electric F-150 Lightning trucks over an issue with a tire pressure monitoring system that the automaker says can be fixed via a software update. The Dearborn automaker said Monday it is issuing a safety compliance recall for certain 2022 Lightnings with 20″ or 22″ all-season tires because the… Continue reading Ford recalls nearly 2,900 electric F-150 Lightnings over tire pressure issue