SsangYong Motors UK adds York dealership to its network

SsangYong Motors UK has announced the addition of a new franchised dealership to its network. Optimum Vehicles, trading as SsangYong York, has been supplying vehicles to customers for over 10 years. Nick Laird, managing director of SsangYong Motors UK said: “Optimum Vehicles has a well-established presence and excellent reputation in Yorkshire and the north, and… Continue reading SsangYong Motors UK adds York dealership to its network

@GM: GM Accelerates Transformation of International Markets DETROIT , Feb. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — GM to cease Holden sales, design and engineering ope…

DETROIT, Feb. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — GM to cease Holden sales, design and engineering operations by 2021, plans to focus on growth opportunities in specialty vehicle business GM and Great Wall Motors sign binding term sheet for sale of Thailand manufacturing plant Chevrolet to cease domestic sales in Thailand by end of 2020  General Motors… Continue reading @GM: GM Accelerates Transformation of International Markets DETROIT , Feb. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — GM to cease Holden sales, design and engineering ope…

@GM: GM Accelerates Transformation of International Markets

GM Accelerates Transformation of International Markets 2020-02-16 GM to cease Holden sales, design and engineering operations by 2021, plans to focus on growth opportunities in specialty vehicle business GM and Great Wall Motors sign binding term sheet for sale of Thailand manufacturing plant Chevrolet to cease domestic sales in Thailand by end of 2020 DETROIT… Continue reading @GM: GM Accelerates Transformation of International Markets

Chinese carmakers need to build more competitive cars: BYD president

China’s electric vehicle manufacturers posted significant losses last month, as steep cuts in government subsidies continued to weigh on the sector. But a top executive at the country’s largest EV maker, BYD, says Chinese carmakers need to “build more competitive cars” to reduce their reliance on government policies.   “We need to deliver a safer car,… Continue reading Chinese carmakers need to build more competitive cars: BYD president

Ford halts Puma deliveries due to airbag spring recall

Ford UK has confirmed that the new Puma crossover will be recalled, and deliveries have been halted, due to a potential airbag component problem.  The Nissan Juke rival only went on sale late last year, with some buyers of the initially prioritised First Edition models taking delivery last month.  However, Autocar obtained confirmation and a… Continue reading Ford halts Puma deliveries due to airbag spring recall

Tesla issues voluntary recall for 15,000 Model X electric SUVs

Tesla is issuing a voluntary recall for about 15,000 Model X electric SUVs in order to replace a power steering component that could be an issue. In 2018, Tesla issued a similar voluntary recall on all 123,000 pre-April 2016 Model S vehicles. Now the automaker is addressing the same issue “proactively” on Model X vehicles… Continue reading Tesla issues voluntary recall for 15,000 Model X electric SUVs

Tesla recalls 15,000 Model X SUVs for power steering issue in North America

FILE PHOTO: A Tesla Model X electric car is seen at Brussels Motor Show, Belgium, January 9, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is recalling 15,000 Model X SUVs because of a potential issue that can lead to a loss of power steering assist that could make steering harder and increase… Continue reading Tesla recalls 15,000 Model X SUVs for power steering issue in North America

Nikola Badger pickup, Lister Storm EV, Navigator vs. Escalade: Today’s Car News – Motor Authority

Electric semi-trailer truck company Nikola is ready to expand into the world of pickup trucks. It’s announced a pickup called the Badger that has an extended-range electric powertrain—where the range extender is a hydrogen fuel cell stack. Historic British brand Lister has released a new teaser for a modern Storm supercar. While the original Storm… Continue reading Nikola Badger pickup, Lister Storm EV, Navigator vs. Escalade: Today’s Car News – Motor Authority