February 11, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Stellantis is recalling an estimated 19,808 plug-in hybrid minivans from model years 2017 and 2018 to resolve a potential fire risk. A routine company review of customer data led to an internal investigation that discovered 12 fires among model-year 2017 and 2018 vehicles. All were parked and turned… Continue reading @FCA: Statement: Recall
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AAM Secures Contracts Valued at More Than $10 Billion for Next-Generation Full-Size Truck Axle Programs With Multiple Customers
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Tesla is asked to disable Boombox feature when in drive, NHTSA deems it a safety risk
Tesla was hit by yet another recall today as NHTSA asked the automaker to disable its Boombox feature, which allows drivers to play sounds through their cars’ external speakers when in drive, as the agency believes it is a safety risk. The Boombox feature is more than a year old at this point since it… Continue reading Tesla is asked to disable Boombox feature when in drive, NHTSA deems it a safety risk
Tesla recalls over 500,000 U.S. vehicles to fix pedestrian warning sounds
The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a dealership in London, Britain, May 14, 2021. REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Electric car maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is recalling 578,607 vehicles in the United States because pedestrians may not be able to… Continue reading Tesla recalls over 500,000 U.S. vehicles to fix pedestrian warning sounds
Tesla recalling ‘Boombox’ feature that obscures pedestrian warning noise
Tesla announced a recall of about 579,000 vehicles that have the novelty “Boombox” external music software feature (via Bloomberg). The company plans to remedy the issue by removing the Boombox function via an over-the-air software update, the National Highway Traffic Administration said. The recall affects all 2020–2022 Tesla Model S, X, and Y vehicles and… Continue reading Tesla recalling ‘Boombox’ feature that obscures pedestrian warning noise
Tesla recall: Heat pump won’t defrost windshield fast enough
Detroit — Tesla is recalling nearly 27,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the cabin heating systems may not defrost the windshield quickly enough, cutting visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. The latest in a series of recent recalls covers certain 2021 and 2022 Models 3, S, and X, and some 2020 through 2022 Model Y vehicles.… Continue reading Tesla recall: Heat pump won’t defrost windshield fast enough
Sony’s new AI driver achieves ‘reliably superhuman’ race times in Gran Turismo
AI agents have bested humans at many games, from chess to Go to poker. Now, the machines can claim a new high score on the classic racing video game series Gran Turismo. Sony announced today that its researchers have developed an AI driver named GT Sophy that is “reliably superhuman” — able to beat top… Continue reading Sony’s new AI driver achieves ‘reliably superhuman’ race times in Gran Turismo
GM to announce restart of Bolt production as it increases overall EV build
General Motors is expected to announce a restart to 2022 Chevrolet Bolt and Bolt EUV production soon. The automaker is also aggressively accelerating production of other EVs, including the Cadillac Lyriq SUV, this year. GM is expected to provide an update on restarting production of the Bolt EVs in the next week or so, according to two… Continue reading GM to announce restart of Bolt production as it increases overall EV build
Production starts on Ford F-150-based Hennessey VelociRaptor 600
Hennessey, the American tuning company behind the Venom GT, F5 hypercar and plenty of enhanced muscle cars, has started building the new VelociRaptor 600, a significantly upgraded Ford F-150 pick-up. It’s not the first time Hennessey has turned its attention to enhancing the performance of a Ford off-roader, because the firm unveiled its 405bhp Ford… Continue reading Production starts on Ford F-150-based Hennessey VelociRaptor 600
Here’s What Happened To Zeno Cars – HotCars
Think about British sports cars manufacturers we have seen over the years. Names such as Aston Martin, Jaguar, Lotus, Ariel, McLaren, and Caterham jump to mind. But almost none of us know about Zenos Cars. Maybe some of us may recall the name as if we have heard it somewhere. We bet that ‘somewhere’ would… Continue reading Here’s What Happened To Zeno Cars – HotCars