Tag: Recalls

@FCA: Merger of FCA and Groupe PSA Complete

January 16, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – The merger between Peugeot S.A. (“Groupe PSA”) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (“FCA”) (NYSE: FCAU / MTA: FCA), which led to the creation of Stellantis N.V. (“Stellantis”), became effective today. As previously announced, Stellantis’ common shares will begin trading on Euronext in Paris and on the Mercato Telematico Azionario… Continue reading @FCA: Merger of FCA and Groupe PSA Complete

German Manager Magazin: Tesla: US agency calls for mass recall – security problems with 159,000 Model S, X000474

With models from the leading electric car manufacturerTeslaare in the United States Problems in security technology have been identified. The traffic safety authority NHTSA demanded the Electric car– Manufacturer therefore on Wednesday in a letterTo order back 158,716 cars. The authorities discovered a defect in the on-board computer in these cars. As a result, numerous… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Tesla: US agency calls for mass recall – security problems with 159,000 Model S, X000474

US asks Tesla to recall 158,000 vehicles for touchscreen failures

Many complaints said Tesla requires owners to pay to replace the unit once warranties expire. By David Shepardson WASHINGTON – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Wednesday asked Tesla Inc to recall 158,000 Model S and Model X vehicles over media control unit (MCU) failures that could pose safety risks by leading to… Continue reading US asks Tesla to recall 158,000 vehicles for touchscreen failures

Tesla asked to recall 158,000 Model S and Model X vehicles over a safety defect involving failing touchscreens (TSLA)

Tesla was asked by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall around 158,000 vehicles over faulty touchscreens, the agency said in a letter to the company Wednesday. The NHTSA said the media control units on certain Tesla vehicles failed after their memory ran out, causing issues with the backup camera, defogging and defrosting settings,… Continue reading Tesla asked to recall 158,000 Model S and Model X vehicles over a safety defect involving failing touchscreens (TSLA)

Updated: 7400 UK Volkswagen Golfs to get software update

Volkswagen has issued a voluntary update of 56,000 examples of the Mk8 Golf to fix software problems that have plagued the new model.  Autocar has received confirmation that of the cars affected worldwide, 7,400 UK customers will be notified of the “voluntary service measure”, which is different from a recall as it not mandatory and can be completed during a… Continue reading Updated: 7400 UK Volkswagen Golfs to get software update

@FCA: FCA announces that the previously declared special cash distribution has become unconditional

FCA announces that the previously declared special cash distribution has become unconditionalFCA announced today that the cash distribution declared on January 4, 2021 has become unconditional.As previously announced, the special cash distribution of €1.84 per common share corresponding to a total distribution of approximately €2.9 billion (the “cash distribution”) is payable to holders of FCA… Continue reading @FCA: FCA announces that the previously declared special cash distribution has become unconditional

Exclusive: Indian automaker Mahindra cuts over half of North America workforce – sources

CHENNAI/NEW DELHI/DETROIT (Reuters) – Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has cut more than half of the workforce at its North American unit, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and an ongoing legal tussle. FILE PHOTO: ROXOR off-road vehicles are seen in the Mahindra Automotive North America assembly… Continue reading Exclusive: Indian automaker Mahindra cuts over half of North America workforce – sources

GM teases new Chevy Bolt with Super Cruise, sets release date for February

GM says that two new versions of the Chevy Bolt are set to be unveiled in February 2021. The company has released a new teaser that highlights a new feature coming to the electric vehicles: GM’s well-regarded advanced driver assist system, Super Cruise. GM is planning to release a refreshed Chevy Bolt, which was first… Continue reading GM teases new Chevy Bolt with Super Cruise, sets release date for February

HiPhi X Super SUV Dazzles EV Enthusiasts at Hainan New Energy Auto Show

The four-day event held from January 8-11 featured some of the world’s largest carmakers. Located between the BMW, Volvo, and Tesla exhibits, the HiPhi X put on an impressive display as it danced along to a rendition of “I Love You China” and a special Christmas number. These kinds of performances are made possible through… Continue reading HiPhi X Super SUV Dazzles EV Enthusiasts at Hainan New Energy Auto Show