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
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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
Hyundai, Kia agree to $210 million U.S. auto safety civil penalty
By David Shepardson 3 Min Read WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor Co and Kia Motors Corp’s U.S. units on Friday agreed to a record $210 million civil penalty after U.S. auto safety regulators said they failed to recall 1.6 million vehicles for engine issues in a timely fashion. FILE PHOTO: Cars for sale are seen… Continue reading Hyundai, Kia agree to $210 million U.S. auto safety civil penalty
@VW Group: How owning an electric vehicle can save money over the long haul Electric vehicles like the Volkswagen ID.4 offer a lot of benefits…
Electric vehicles like the Volkswagen ID.4 offer a lot of benefits to their owners, such as zero tailpipe-emission driving and home charging. But there’s often been questions about the cost of EVs, as battery technology remains slightly more expensive than combustion engines. The truth is that while some of those differences exist, the cost of… Continue reading @VW Group: How owning an electric vehicle can save money over the long haul Electric vehicles like the Volkswagen ID.4 offer a lot of benefits…
Tesla recalls 9,500 Model X and Model Y cars over roof, bolt issues
Elon Musk, chairman and chief executive officer of Tesla Motors David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tesla is recalling more than 9,500 of its Model X and Model Y electric vehicles over potentially faulty roof trim and bolts that could be inadequately tightened. The company’s stock dipped slightly early Wednesday before trading up… Continue reading Tesla recalls 9,500 Model X and Model Y cars over roof, bolt issues
@Toyota: Toyota is Conducting a Noncompliance Recall Involving Certain Toyota Vehicles
PLANO, Texas (November 25, 2020) – Toyota is conducting a noncompliance recall involving certain 2020 model year RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, and Avalon Hybrid, and certain 2020-2021 model year Avalon vehicles in North America. Approximately 160 vehicles are involved in this recall. A component of the steering column on the subject vehicles may have been damaged during… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota is Conducting a Noncompliance Recall Involving Certain Toyota Vehicles
UPDATE 1-Tesla issues two recalls covering 9,500 U.S. vehicles – NHTSA
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: A Tesla Model X is shown at a Tesla service center in Costa Mesa, California, U.S., October 20, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Tesla Inc is issuing two recalls covering about 9,500 vehicles for roof trim that may separate and bolts that may not have… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Tesla issues two recalls covering 9,500 U.S. vehicles – NHTSA