Tag: Recalls

U.S. automakers bet on diesel trucks after VW scandal

DETROIT, Jan 15 (Reuters) – U.S. automakers are unveiling new diesel pickup trucks even as diesel sales have fallen sharply since Volkswagen AG’s 2015 diesel emissions scandal. General Motors Co said at the Detroit auto show it would offer a diesel 2019 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck and now offers diesel versions of its Equinox, Cruze,… Continue reading U.S. automakers bet on diesel trucks after VW scandal

Failed on ignition for the Kwid in Brazil

While Renault had high hopes for the launch of the Kwid in Latin America, the French manufacturer had some failures in ignition in Brazil. Sold in India for two years, this little car with very low costs had been launched in Brazil last September at a price of 30,000 to 40,000 reals (between 8,000 and… Continue reading Failed on ignition for the Kwid in Brazil

Ford 300-mile all-electric SUV may be named Mach 1; due 2020

Follow John [embedded content] The big new debuts at the 2018 Detroit auto show are largely pickup trucks, one of them being the new mid-size 2019 Ford Ranger. Ford also introduced a new Bullitt Mustang, honoring the 51st anniversary of the legendary 1968 movie, and a high-performance ST version of the Edge crossover. (Is it… Continue reading Ford 300-mile all-electric SUV may be named Mach 1; due 2020

Fiat Chrysler recalls 162,000 minivans over glitch that may cause stall

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCHA.MI) said on Friday it was recalling more than 162,000 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivans because a software glitch may cause the vehicles to stall. The Italian-American automaker said one accident had potentially been linked to the defect. Under a rare set of conditions, a vehicle’s engine control module… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler recalls 162,000 minivans over glitch that may cause stall

Statement: Software Update

January 12, 2018 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 153,859 minivans in the U.S. to update certain software. An investigation by FCA US has discovered that under a rare set of conditions, a vehicle’s engine control module (ECM) may incorrectly assess the engine’s operating status. If this occurs, the… Continue reading Statement: Software Update

A JV between CarGarantie and Car Care Plan

Paul Newton, President and CEO of Car Care Plan, Marcel De Rycker, Managing Director of International Warranty Solutions, Axel Berger, President and CEO of CarGarantie. IWS for International Warranty Solutions, is the name of this joint venture created by the two guarantors whose goal is to offer manufacturers and distributors uniform guarantee programs on an… Continue reading A JV between CarGarantie and Car Care Plan

UPDATE 2-Ford urges 2,900 pickup owners to stop driving after new Takata death

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co said on Thursday it had confirmed a second death in an older pickup truck caused by a defective airbag inflator of Takata Corp and urged 2,900 owners in North America to stop driving immediately until they can get replacement parts. The second largest U.S. automaker said it confirmed in… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Ford urges 2,900 pickup owners to stop driving after new Takata death

Ford urges 2,900 pickup owners to stop driving after new Takata death

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said Thursday it had confirmed a second death in a older pickup truck caused by a defective Takata airbag inflator and urged 2,900 owners in North America to stop driving immediately until they can get replacement parts. The second largest U.S. automaker said it was able to confirm… Continue reading Ford urges 2,900 pickup owners to stop driving after new Takata death

BRIEF-Toyota Expands Takata Air Bag Safety Recall‍​

Jan 9 (Reuters) – Toyota Motor North America: * TOYOTA EXPANDS TAKATA AIR BAG SAFETY RECALL‍​ * TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA SAYS EXPANSION OF SAFETY RECALL INVOLVES ABOUT 601,300 ADDITIONAL VEHICLES IN U.S. Source text: (toyota.us/2CXdWaz) Further company coverage: Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.