Honda Launches Pre-Owned Initiative, Adding Used-Vehicle Inventory to HondaCertified.com

Honda’s latest initiative builds on the automaker’s award-winning Certified Pre-Owned vehicle program, HondaTrue Certified, already an important gateway to attract new customers to the Honda brand. HondaCertified.com now enables customers to search dealer inventories of Honda used vehicles, including up to 10 previous model years, in addition to the existing CPO vehicle inventory of late… Continue reading Honda Launches Pre-Owned Initiative, Adding Used-Vehicle Inventory to HondaCertified.com

Xinhua Silk Road: China’s iconic sedan brand Hongqi unveils new luxury electric SUV model E-HS9 at Boao Forum

“FAW’s vision is to forge itself into a world-class automaker in the next decade. It is expected to see the innovation capability lead Chinese automakers by 2025 and get into the first-class group among global automakers by 2030,” noted Xu Liuping, chairman of FAW Group.  Hongqi plans to roll out 28 new models, covering L,… Continue reading Xinhua Silk Road: China’s iconic sedan brand Hongqi unveils new luxury electric SUV model E-HS9 at Boao Forum

Ford Bronco launch delayed until summer 2021 due to COVID-related supply woes

Ford Motor Co. is delaying the launch of the Bronco SUV — one of its most hotly anticipated releases in recent memory — to summer 2021 because of coronavirus-related supplier issues. “The all-new Bronco two-door and four-door customer deliveries will begin in the summer rather than the spring due to COVID-related challenges our suppliers are experiencing,” spokesman Jiyan… Continue reading Ford Bronco launch delayed until summer 2021 due to COVID-related supply woes

Kia recalls 295,000 U.S. vehicles for fire risks

By David Shepardson 2 Min Read WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Kia Motors Corp said on Saturday it is recalling 295,000 U.S. vehicles for engine fire risks. FILE PHOTO: The 2014 Kia Forte is presented at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni The Korean automaker said the recall… Continue reading Kia recalls 295,000 U.S. vehicles for fire risks

Hyundai recalls 129,000 U.S. vehicles for engine issue

By David Shepardson 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The logo of Hyundai Motors is seen on a steering wheel of a all-new Sonata sedan on display at the company’s headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, March 22, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor Co is recalling 129,000 U.S. vehicles for an engine issue… Continue reading Hyundai recalls 129,000 U.S. vehicles for engine issue

Motiv Power Systems Debuts Fifth Generation Medium-Duty Electric Chassis

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Motiv Power Systems announced its newest generation of EPIC chassis for medium duty electric fleets. The fifth generation EPIC F-59 and E-450 chassis have reduced the total number of components in the electric powertrain by 30 percent, while also improving range, acceleration, and top speed. Motiv’s EPIC E-450 chassis… Continue reading Motiv Power Systems Debuts Fifth Generation Medium-Duty Electric Chassis

World NM: BMW to recall 740 imported cars in China000556

Automotive Trading Ltd. will recall 740 imported cars in the Chinese market due to faulty front tie rods. The bearing seat of the right front tie rod of the front axle girder may not be firmly welded, leading to a risk that the right front wheel of the vehicle might fall off the vehicle. The… Continue reading World NM: BMW to recall 740 imported cars in China000556

DoorDash aims to add $11 billion to its valuation during public offering

The delivery platform gave a range of $75 to $85 per share Alex Wilhelm 10 hours This morning, DoorDash filed a new S-1 document, this time updating the market about the price it expects to command during its public offering. The food-delivery giant gave a range of $75 to $85 per share, which would revalue… Continue reading DoorDash aims to add $11 billion to its valuation during public offering

US agency investigating Tesla front suspension failures

Detroit – The U.S. government’s road safety agency is investigating complaints that suspensions can fail on nearly 115,000 Tesla electric vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has 43 complaints that linkages near the ball joints can fail, allowing contact between the tire and wheel liner. The probe announced Friday covers 2015 through… Continue reading US agency investigating Tesla front suspension failures

Hyundai, Kia fined for delaying US engine failure recalls

Hyundai and Kia must pay $137 million in fines and safety improvements because they moved too slowly to recall over 1 million vehicles with engines that can fail. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the penalties on Friday. They resolve a three-year government probe into the companies’ behavior involving recalls of multiple models dating… Continue reading Hyundai, Kia fined for delaying US engine failure recalls