Segment-first Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid van delivers 56 km (35 miles) zero-emission NEDC driving range, and more than 500 km (310 miles) NEDC total range using 1.0‑litre EcoBoost petrol engine range extender Advanced plug-in hybrid architecture features 13.6 kWh battery that can be charged with mains electricity for zero-emission driving – contributing to reduced local emissions Transit… Continue reading New Ford Transit and Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrids Deliver Zero Emission Driving with No Range Anxiety
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Ford recalls 322,000 cars over battery fire risk: kfz-Betrieb
FILE PHOTO: Ford logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Ford is recalling about 322,000 cars whose batteries could catch fire due to acid leakage, trade publication kfz-betrieb reported on Monday, citing Germany’s KBA federal motor authority. According to the report,… Continue reading Ford recalls 322,000 cars over battery fire risk: kfz-Betrieb
The reinvented Land Rover Defender that never was
Initially, the first LCV car – LCV1 – was, according to Peter, “an attempt to knock weight out of a Discovery just by substituting aluminium for steel. The problem was you needed to use heavier section aluminium to maintain the strength of the steel one, so it was a bit of a blind alley.” LCV2 was… Continue reading The reinvented Land Rover Defender that never was
VW and Porsche call back 227,000 cars
Because of problems with the airbags and belt tensioners, the Volkswagen Group has to order hundreds of thousands of vehicles in the workshops. In three cases, the airbag already triggered without a previous accident. Among other things, Volkswagen calls the Tiguan back because of airbag problems Thursday, 19.09.2019 15:26 clock Volkswagen and Porsche have to… Continue reading VW and Porsche call back 227,000 cars
Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Recall for Select 2017 Explorer Vehicles for a Sharp Seat Frame Edge
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility… Continue reading Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Recall for Select 2017 Explorer Vehicles for a Sharp Seat Frame Edge
Elon Musk promises to take Tesla Model S to ‘Plaid’ with new powertrain
Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised a more powerful powertrain option in future Model S, Model X and the next-generation Roadster sports car that will push acceleration and speed beyond the current high bar known as Ludicrous mode. Musk tweeted Wednesday evening “the only thing beyond Ludicrous is Plaid,” a teaser to a higher performing vehicle… Continue reading Elon Musk promises to take Tesla Model S to ‘Plaid’ with new powertrain
GM recalls 3.8 million vehicles in North America due to braking issue
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – General Motors Co said Wednesday it was recalling 3.46 million U.S. pickup trucks and SUVs to address a vacuum pump issue that could make braking more difficult and that has been linked to 113 accidents and 13 injuries. FILE PHOTO: General Motors debuts the new 2019 GMC Sierra pickup truck at the… Continue reading GM recalls 3.8 million vehicles in North America due to braking issue
Allison Transmission Acquires Walker Die Casting
INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, announced today that it has acquired the assets and certain liabilities of Walker Die Casting located in Lewisburg, Tennessee and C&R Tool and Engineering located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. “We are delighted to announce the acquisitions of… Continue reading Allison Transmission Acquires Walker Die Casting
Volocopter raises $55M led by Volvo owner Geely, sets 3-year timeline for its flying taxi service
The promise of flying cars has become an idea more synonymous with the tech world’s shortcomings than its exciting potential, but today one of the startups that has been focused on actually trying to make small, airborne vehicles a reality is announcing a fundraise and says it’s on track for a commercial launch in two to… Continue reading Volocopter raises $55M led by Volvo owner Geely, sets 3-year timeline for its flying taxi service
Automakers to equip nearly all U.S. vehicles with systems to avoid deaths of children in hot cars
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Major automakers said on Wednesday they have agreed to equip nearly all U.S. vehicles with systems to remind motorists of passengers in the back seat, by model year 2025, in an effort to avoid deaths of young children left behind in hot cars. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Toyota is pictured at… Continue reading Automakers to equip nearly all U.S. vehicles with systems to avoid deaths of children in hot cars