China EV startup WM Motor issues recall after battery fires

HONG KONG — WM Motor, a startup electric vehicle producer backed by Tencent Holdings and Baidu, has issued a recall for more than 1,000 vehicles after three caught fire within a month. The news comes as a blow just a month after WM raised 10 billion yuan ($1.49 billion) from investors led by the Shanghai city government and state-owned carmaker SAIC… Continue reading China EV startup WM Motor issues recall after battery fires

Citroen UK three-year plan to boost market share, reduce haggling

Citroën UK has confirmed a “far-reaching and impactful” three-year strategy aimed to “unlock the full potential” of the French brand.  The plan, which focuses on multiple areas of the business, is hoped to raise sales volumes which have taken a dramatic 48% year-on-year hit so far in 2020, with just over 22,000 vehicles registered. It compliments Citroën’s… Continue reading Citroen UK three-year plan to boost market share, reduce haggling

Toyota recalling 5.84 million vehicles for fuel pump issue

By David Shepardson 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The Toyota emblem is seen on the tyre rim of a vehicle during the media day of the 41st Bangkok International Motor Show after the Thai government eased measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge Silva (Reuters)… Continue reading Toyota recalling 5.84 million vehicles for fuel pump issue

Announcing The Hennessey VelociRaptor V8 Bronco

The 2021 Bronco may be one of the most highly desired vehicles since the introduction of the Ford GT. Tweet this “Over the past two years we have built over 70 Gen 2 Ford Raptors for our customers by removing the EcoBoost V6 and replacing it with the same 750 HP supercharged 5.0 V8. I wanted… Continue reading Announcing The Hennessey VelociRaptor V8 Bronco

German Manager Magazin: Ford Kuga: Recall of plug-in hybrid endangers CO2 fleet target000264

fordthreatens a fine for failing to meet the CO2 targets EU: The overall balance of newly registered Ford cars in Europe could exceed the European Union’s fleet limit this year, according to company information. A delivery stop for the new plug-in hybrid model Kuga “had an impact on our plan to be able to meet… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Ford Kuga: Recall of plug-in hybrid endangers CO2 fleet target000264

Tesla argues no defect on suspension, says China is forcing unnecessary recall

Tesla is arguing that there’s actually no defect with its Model S/Model X suspension and that China is basically forcing an unnecessary recall. Earlier today, we reported on Tesla recalling almost 30,000 Model S and Model X vehicles that were shipped to China over an alleged issue with its suspension. As we stated in the… Continue reading Tesla argues no defect on suspension, says China is forcing unnecessary recall

Tesla Is Recalling 30,000 Cars Because of Manufacturing Problems

Total Recall Tesla just recalled nearly every imported Model S and X sold in China because of defects with the vehicles’ suspension, Bloomberg reports. Vehicles sold between September 2013 and January 2018 are affected, a total of roughly 30,000, according to China’s State Administration for Market Regulation. Some cars may even have two defects. Tesla… Continue reading Tesla Is Recalling 30,000 Cars Because of Manufacturing Problems

FCA Celebrates Top Supplier Partners Across 19 Categories at 2020 Annual Supplier Conference and Awards

“The transformational changes we made in 2019 built a strong foundation for the wave of product launches coming out of FCA, and today we spotlighted those suppliers who took their work to the next level,” said Martin Horneck, Head of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, FCA – North America. “These are the ‘best of the… Continue reading FCA Celebrates Top Supplier Partners Across 19 Categories at 2020 Annual Supplier Conference and Awards

@FCA: FCA Celebrates Top Supplier Partners Across 19 Categories at 2020 Annual Supplier Conference and Awards

FCA Celebrates Top Supplier Partners Across 19 Categories at 2020 Annual Supplier Conference and Awards October 23, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA honored 31 supplier partners across 19 categories today during the virtual 2020 North America Annual Supplier Conference and Awards program. The Supplier of the Year awards recognize companies that have shown exceptional… Continue reading @FCA: FCA Celebrates Top Supplier Partners Across 19 Categories at 2020 Annual Supplier Conference and Awards

Tesla is recalling 30,000 Model S and X cars in China over suspension problems

Tesla is recalling around 30,000 Model S and X vehicles in China, the country’s State Administration for Market Regulation said Friday. Tesla issued the recall because of two different suspension defects, but some vehicles may have both, regulators said. The recall impacts the bulk of imported Model S and Model X cars made between September… Continue reading Tesla is recalling 30,000 Model S and X cars in China over suspension problems