TOKYO — Osamu Suzuki, the 91-year-old chairman of Suzuki Motor, is to step down after leading the Japanese carmaker for more than 40 years and turning it into one of the world’s largest producers of compact cars. Suzuki led the company’s successful expansion into India. He also led Suzuki Motor to forge a capital tie-up… Continue reading Suzuki chairman Osamu Suzuki to step down
Tag: Recalls
Hyundai Motor to replace battery systems in $900 million electric car recall
By Heekyong Yang, Joyce Lee 2 Min Read SEOUL (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor Co will replace battery systems in some 82,000 electric vehicles globally due to fire risks, a problem which combined with an earlier recall is likely to cost the automaker an estimated $900 million. Most of the latest recall applies to its best-selling… Continue reading Hyundai Motor to replace battery systems in $900 million electric car recall
Tesla voids your warranty if you try to power your home with your electric car battery pack
Tesla is voiding your warranty if you try to power your home with your electric car battery pack – something that more people have been looking into following power outages in some areas in the US. While Tesla vehicles are not equipped with bidirectional charging enabling vehicle-to-grid or vehicle-to-home features, there’s actually a way to… Continue reading Tesla voids your warranty if you try to power your home with your electric car battery pack
Ford announces recall of thousands of 2021 F-150s over defect
Ford Motor Co. on Monday announced it is recalling thousands of its profit-rich F-Series trucks due to windshield defects. The Dearborn automaker said the front windshields on certain 2021 F-150 and 2020 and 2021 Super Duty trucks “are inadequately bonded to the vehicle body structure,” meaning the windshield may not stay in place during a crash. The recall affects 79,017 vehicles… Continue reading Ford announces recall of thousands of 2021 F-150s over defect
Cazoo acquires German car subscription platform
Cazoo has acquired Cluno, Germany’s leading consumer car subscription platform, for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2017, Cluno has grown to a team of over 100 based in Munich. Cluno offers a flexiblealternative to car ownership, offering a choice of up to 100 makes and models, with a single monthly subscription fee which includes the car,… Continue reading Cazoo acquires German car subscription platform
@Ford: Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Compliance and Safety Recalls in North America
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 22, 2021 – Ford Motor Company is issuing safety compliance and safety recalls in North America. Safety compliance recall for select 2020-21 Ford F-Series vehicles for windshield adhesion Affected vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards because the front windshields are inadequately bonded to the vehicle body structure. In… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Compliance and Safety Recalls in North America
Karma Automotive Launches GS-6 Series, Driving Consumer Passion For Electric Vehicles In “New Luxury” Segment
“Our brand promise at Karma has always been to provide high-end luxury vehicles and technologies that are driven by innovation and inspire our drivers’ ambitions with new and unique offerings,” said Dr. Lance Zhou, PhD, Karma’s CEO. “As we look to the future, we believe we will change the world of mobility by making luxury… Continue reading Karma Automotive Launches GS-6 Series, Driving Consumer Passion For Electric Vehicles In “New Luxury” Segment
1,666 Ford Bronco Sports recalled for suspension flaw; 154K other vehicles for air bags
Ford Motor Co. has issued a recall on its popular Bronco Sport SUV, a surprise hot seller that just launched at the end of November. The Dearborn automaker said 1,666 of the small SUVs have an issue with the suspension, where the rear suspension modules “may not be fully secured to the subframe.” Loose or missing bolts affect vehicle… Continue reading 1,666 Ford Bronco Sports recalled for suspension flaw; 154K other vehicles for air bags
Ford recalling 153,000 vehicles in U.S., Canada that could have faulty inflators
By David Shepardson 2 Min Read WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co is recalling 153,000 older trucks that may have had obsolete Takata air bag modules installed in collision and theft repairs after the Takata recall was completed, the automaker said on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: The Ford logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor… Continue reading Ford recalling 153,000 vehicles in U.S., Canada that could have faulty inflators
Toyota supplier Akebono Brake says it faked data 100,000 times
TOKYO — Japanese auto parts supplier Akebono Brake Industry said on Tuesday it found about 114,000 instances of misconduct, including the falsification of inspection data of brakes and their components. Of those components, about 5,000 cases failed to clear quality standards Akebono had agreed with its automaker customers, the company said. Such components were delivered… Continue reading Toyota supplier Akebono Brake says it faked data 100,000 times