US opens 3 probes of safety problems in Stellantis vehicles

Detroit — U.S. safety regulators have opened three investigations into safety problems with about 1.65 million vehicles made by Stellantis. The largest probe covers 1.34 million Jeep Cherokee small SUVs from the 2014 through 2020 model years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has 80 complaints that the electronic parking brakes can turn on… Continue reading US opens 3 probes of safety problems in Stellantis vehicles

U.S. probes Tesla crash that killed motorcyclist in Utah

WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Tuesday it has opened a special investigation into the crash of a 2020 Tesla Model 3 vehicle that killed a motorcyclist in Utah. The driver of a Tesla in a crash Sunday that fatally injured a motorcycle rider told police the… Continue reading U.S. probes Tesla crash that killed motorcyclist in Utah

Monroe® Releases New Part Numbers in July, Including Quick-Strut® Assemblies, Magnum® Strut Assemblies, New Monroe Intelligent Suspension RideSense™ Shocks and Struts, and More

Now available for more than 1.4 million VIO, Monroe Quick-Strut assemblies utilize vehicle-specific designs that are durability-tested to meet or exceed OE structural quality standards and durability requirements. The application-specific coil springs, constructed of high-quality SAE, US-grade steel, provide strength and durability, and either meet or exceed OE standards for spring performance. Each Quick-Strut assembly… Continue reading Monroe® Releases New Part Numbers in July, Including Quick-Strut® Assemblies, Magnum® Strut Assemblies, New Monroe Intelligent Suspension RideSense™ Shocks and Struts, and More

LexisNexis Risk Solutions Connected Car Study: 81% of Consumers Enroll in Free Trial When Offered

Growing Consumer Interest in Connected Services Highlights Untapped Opportunities for U.S. Automakers to Engage, Retain and Enhance Customer Experience ATLANTA, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. consumers want to hear from their automakers about connected services, safety recalls, warranties, insurance discounts and other benefits, according to a new LexisNexis® Risk Solutions study, “The Driver’s Mindset: Connectivity… Continue reading LexisNexis Risk Solutions Connected Car Study: 81% of Consumers Enroll in Free Trial When Offered

Volvo India launches 414km-range XC40 Recharge at Rs 55.90 lakh

Volvo Car India today launched its pure electric XC40 Recharge SUV, which will be the first locally assembled luxury electric vehicle in India. Priced at Rs 55.90 lakh (ex-showroom), it is Rs 11.40 lakh more expensive than its petrol-engined sibling. The Volvo XC40 Recharge gets a 78kWh battery capable of 150kW DC fast charging that… Continue reading Volvo India launches 414km-range XC40 Recharge at Rs 55.90 lakh

@niche: Vialle transitions to Red Bull KTM Factory Racing North America for 2023 AMA challenge002037

Dear Sir/Madam, Welcome to our Press Center. May we express our pleasure at the fact that you have chosen to use the pool of information regarding our company and its products and services. This information and content is made available by KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH, Betriebsgebiet Süd, Stallhofner Straße 3, A-5230 Mattighofen, Austria, and we are… Continue reading @niche: Vialle transitions to Red Bull KTM Factory Racing North America for 2023 AMA challenge002037

@niche: LETTENBICHLER AND WALKNER READY TO RACE 2022 RED BULL ROMANIACS002036

Dear Sir/Madam, Welcome to our Press Center. May we express our pleasure at the fact that you have chosen to use the pool of information regarding our company and its products and services. This information and content is made available by KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH, Betriebsgebiet Süd, Stallhofner Straße 3, A-5230 Mattighofen, Austria, and we are… Continue reading @niche: LETTENBICHLER AND WALKNER READY TO RACE 2022 RED BULL ROMANIACS002036

Maturing Indian car and bike market recalls 4.97 million vehicles since 2012

FY2022 saw 13,31,868 vehicles comprising 890,873 two-wheelers and 440,995 PVs voluntarily recalled by OEMs. These 1.33 million units account for 26% of the 4.97 million units recalled till now. In what is an indication of a maturing automobile market, FY2022 saw over 1.3 million vehicles – 13,31,868 units comprising 890,873 two-wheelers and 440,995 passenger vehicles… Continue reading Maturing Indian car and bike market recalls 4.97 million vehicles since 2012

A New Time-Travel App, Reviewed

“Car après la mort le Temps se retire du corps … ” —Proust We all know by now that the time-reversal invariance governing statistical mechanics at the microlevel maps by a simple equation onto the macroworld, making “time travel” a wholly unsurprising possibility … but damn! The first time you go back there’s just nothing… Continue reading A New Time-Travel App, Reviewed

TEACHERS FROM FIVE STATES CITED AS TEACHERS OF EXCELLENCE BY THE NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY FOUNDATION AND AMERICAN DRIVER & TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

VANCOUVER, Wash., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Driver education teachers from Minnesota, Missouri, Vermont, Virginia and Washington have been selected by their peers nationwide as Teachers of Excellence. The honor, with a cash stipend, comes from the The National Road Safety Foundation and the American Driver & Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA).  The Teachers of Excellence… Continue reading TEACHERS FROM FIVE STATES CITED AS TEACHERS OF EXCELLENCE BY THE NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY FOUNDATION AND AMERICAN DRIVER & TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION