Owners will be notified of the recall starting on November 29. Subaru is recalling more than 350,000 Forester vehicles with heated seats because an electrical connection in the front passenger seat may loosen and deactivate the airbag even though the seat is occupied. Subaru said the recall includes Forester vehicles from 2015 to 2018. The… Continue reading Subaru recalls some Forester vehicles due to airbag issue
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Kia Forte and Soul named Top Pick for Teens by U.S. News & World Report
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Both Vehicles Recognized as Standouts in Their Respective SegmentsForte praised for expected reliability and available advanced driver assistance technologiesCritics applaud Soul’s top-notch safety scores and available Kia Drive Wise technologiesU.S. News & World Report has awarded the 2019 Kia Forte “Best Car for Teens $25k to $30k” and the 2020 Kia Soul “Best SUV for Teens $25k to $30k.” Vehicles were evaluated based on predicted reliability ratings, crash test scores and available advanced driver assistance features. “We are honored that Forte and Soul took the top spot in their respective segments,” said Orth Hedrick, executive director, Car Planning & Technology, Kia Motors America. “These wins reflect Kia’s ‘Give It Everything’ spirit, the commitment to deliver world-class vehicles that stand out from the competition with a plethora of standard equipment, industry-leading warranty and outstanding craftsmanship.” U.S. News & World Report ..
KTM ANNOUNCES ITS 2020 FACTORY AND SUPPORT SX TEAMS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Dear Sir/Madam, Welcome to our Press Center. May we express our pleasure at the fact that you have chosen to use the pool of information regarding our company and its products and services. This information and content is made available by KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH, Betriebsgebiet Süd, Stallhofner Straße 3, A-5230 Mattighofen, Austria, and we are… Continue reading KTM ANNOUNCES ITS 2020 FACTORY AND SUPPORT SX TEAMS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Daimler recalls hundreds of thousands of Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles
FRANKFURT, Oct 11 (Reuters) – German carmaker Daimler is recalling hundreds of thousands of Mercedes-Benz vehicles including Sprinter van models over diesel emissions issues. Daimler said late on Friday that Germany’s road traffic regulator KBA has concluded hearings over certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles with so-called OM651 diesel engines meeting Euro 5 emission standards and has ordered… Continue reading Daimler recalls hundreds of thousands of Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles
Hyundai, Kia earmark $760 mln to settle U.S. lawsuits over engine fires
Hyundai and Kia, together the world’s fifth-biggest automaker by sales, recalled nearly 1.7 million vehicles in the United States to address the possibility of engine fires. SEOUL: Hyundai Motor Co and affiliate Kia Motors Corp have earmarked 900 billion won ($758 million) to settle U.S. class action litigation and address engine-related issues in the United… Continue reading Hyundai, Kia earmark $760 mln to settle U.S. lawsuits over engine fires
Toyota Extends Plug-In Hybrid Battery Warranty: 10 Years, 150,000 Miles
It’s valid for first-ownership and any subsequent owners down the road. One of the biggest concerns regarding plug-in hybrid vehicles – especially as they age and move into the used-car market – is the cost of replacing the battery pack. Barring unexpected failure, the packs will eventually diminish to a point where they need replacing,… Continue reading Toyota Extends Plug-In Hybrid Battery Warranty: 10 Years, 150,000 Miles
Dyson gives up making his electric car
James Dyson will not revolutionize the world of cars, and builders will always judge him high. The founder and boss of the group of household appliances announced Thursday in an email to employees of the group that he was putting an end to his project to build an electric car , launched two years ago.… Continue reading Dyson gives up making his electric car
Hanergy Seeks Funding And Makes Some Clarifications On Its Solar K-Car
After our article, the company got in touch and prepared a new press release. When we first saw the news on the Hanergy Glory solar car, we could not help to be skeptical. The company said its vehicle did not require charging in power outlets. It could extract its daily energy needs solely from a… Continue reading Hanergy Seeks Funding And Makes Some Clarifications On Its Solar K-Car
After several disappointing quarters, Chinese EV maker Nio’s sales surge
Nio delivered 4,799 vehicles in the third quarter, a 35.1% surge in sales and a positive development for the Chinese electric automaker that has been plagued by cost overruns, a voluntary battery recall and macroeconomic conditions such as declining passenger vehicle sales and reduced EV subsidies. The company said Tuesday it also exceeded the middle… Continue reading After several disappointing quarters, Chinese EV maker Nio’s sales surge
Great Wall to recall 62,655 vehicles
BEIJING, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) — China's SUV and pickup manufacturer Great Wall Motor Co. Ltd. will recall 62,655 vehicles due to defective exterior rear-view mirrors, according to the country's top market regulator.
The recall, set to begin on Dec. 15, will involve HAVAL H2s models made between Nov. 4, 2016 and Oct. 11, 2017, said an online statement from the State Administration for Market Regulation.
Due to a defective coating, exterior rear-view mirrors of the affected vehicles may detach from the mirror housings in extreme cases, posing safety risks.
The company promised to replace the defective rear-view mirrors free of charge.