PLANO, Texas (June 24, 2020) – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2013-2015 Model Year Prius and 2014 – 2017 Model Year Prius v in the United States. Approximately 267,000 vehicles are involved in this recall. The involved vehicles were designed to enter a failsafe driving mode in response to certain hybrid system faults.… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Prius and Prius v vehicles
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@Groupe PSA: Full of Excitement: New Opel Mokka Electric and Energetic
Pure energy: bold looks, high seating position, emission-free electric drive Exhilarating e-power: 100 kW/136 hp and 260 Nm of torque for great fun Strong expression: Mokka shows new progressive brand face with Opel Vizor Totally digital: Opel Pure Panel cockpit detoxes driving experience Brightly unique: Glare-free IntelliLux LED® matrix light first in segment Truly advanced:… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: Full of Excitement: New Opel Mokka Electric and Energetic
The US government is investigating 63,000 Tesla Model S vehicles over possible touchscreen failures (TSLA)
The US highway safety administration is investigating some Tesla Model S vehicles that could have faulty memory chips. When the components wear out, the main media control center for the car can fail, NHTSA said. Tesla did not respond to a request for comment about the new investigation. There have been no accidents due to… Continue reading The US government is investigating 63,000 Tesla Model S vehicles over possible touchscreen failures (TSLA)
@VW Group: Pivot in the Skies
Up, up and away: for a long time the business of Satair, one of the world’s largest suppliers of aircraft parts, moved in a single direction. It was all about growth, nothing but growth, for nearly everyone in the aviation industry. “Our biggest challenge over recent years was how to scale our global business,” says… Continue reading @VW Group: Pivot in the Skies
Workhorse Group Successfully Passes FMVSS Tests for Its All-Electric Delivery Vans
CINCINNATI, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective electric vehicles to the last mile delivery sector, announced today that it has successfully completed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) testing for its C650 and C1000 all-electric delivery vans. FMVSS testing… Continue reading Workhorse Group Successfully Passes FMVSS Tests for Its All-Electric Delivery Vans
@Mazda: STATEMENT ON SAFETY RECALL 4420F OF CERTAIN 2020MY MAZDA3 AND CX-30 VEHICLES
WASHINGTON, DC. (June 22, 2020) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has filed a defect notification with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a safety defect, which exists in certain 2020 Model Year Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Mazda’s recall number is 4420F. Due to a manufacturing assembly process error, certain brake caliper mounting bolts may… Continue reading @Mazda: STATEMENT ON SAFETY RECALL 4420F OF CERTAIN 2020MY MAZDA3 AND CX-30 VEHICLES
Ford’s redesigned F-150 pickup will offer greater connectivity, sleeper seat
DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) next week will show the next generation of its brawny F-150 pickup truck that offers a new sleeper-seat feature and over-the-air software updates in a machine Ford is counting on to help pay off coronavirus-related debts. FILE PHOTO: A Ford 2018 F150 pick-up truck moves down the assembly… Continue reading Ford’s redesigned F-150 pickup will offer greater connectivity, sleeper seat
@FCA: Statement: Software Update
June 18, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA is voluntarily recalling 67,248 U.S.-market vehicles to update certain transmission software. A review of customer data prompted an FCA investigation that discovered a driveline connection may, in certain circumstances, slip. Should this occur, it may lead to loss of propulsion and prevent the transmission from engaging PARK… Continue reading @FCA: Statement: Software Update
@GM: Chevrolet Launches New Orlando Variants with 48V Mild Hybrid Technology in China
Chevrolet Launches New Orlando Variants with 48V Mild Hybrid Technology in China 2020-06-10 SHANGHAI – Chevrolet today launched five new Orlando variants featuring 48V mild hybrid technology. The additions include a choice of five- and seven-seat models as well as sporty Redline variants, with a selection of six exterior colors. They are priced between RMB… Continue reading @GM: Chevrolet Launches New Orlando Variants with 48V Mild Hybrid Technology in China
Joint venture China-Emilia Romagna to create the electric car innovation hub
Automotive A billion investments coming from the largest auto manufacturer controlled by Jinping by Ilaria Vesentini Electric cars, how to manage charging in condominiums A billion investments coming from the largest auto manufacturer controlled by Jinping June 13, 2020 2 ‘of reading Less than a month after the announcement, the commitment of the Chinese car… Continue reading Joint venture China-Emilia Romagna to create the electric car innovation hub