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
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@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
Hyundai Motor Company Decides to Replace Batteries of 77,000 Units of KONA Electric
Hyundai Motor Company has decided to replace batteries of all “KONA Electric” that has caused a great pain on the company due to a string of fires involving the vehicle. The cost alone will be over $907 million (1 trillion KRW). Although it still needs to coordinate with LG Energy Solution on how they are… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Company Decides to Replace Batteries of 77,000 Units of KONA Electric
General Motors settles with California for $5.75M over ignition switches
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — General Motors Co. has agreed to a $5.75 million settlement with California regarding false statements the company made to investors about problems with its deadly ignition switches, state officials announced Friday. The faulty ignition switches led to at least 124 fatalities and 274 injuries nationwide. The defect also resulted in the recall… Continue reading General Motors settles with California for $5.75M over ignition switches
German Handelsblatt: Software problem: Daimler recalls 1.29 million cars in the USA 001293
Mercedes Benz logo Various Mercedes-Benz models built between 2016 and 2021 are affected by the software problem. (Photo: obs) Washington The automaker Daimler is recalling almost 1.3 million vehicles in the USA. It is about possible problems with software that should transmit the location of the car in the event of an accident, the group… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Software problem: Daimler recalls 1.29 million cars in the USA 001293
General Motors settles with California for $5.75M
Sacramento, Calif. – General Motors Co. has agreed to a $5.75 million settlement with California regarding false statements the company made to investors about problems with its deadly ignition switches, state officials announced Friday. The faulty ignition switches led to at least 124 fatalities and 274 injuries nationwide. The defect also resulted in the recall… Continue reading General Motors settles with California for $5.75M