WASHINGTON, DC. (June 22, 2020) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has filed a defect notification with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a safety defect, which exists in certain 2020 Model Year Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Mazda’s recall number is 4420F. Due to a manufacturing assembly process error, certain brake caliper mounting bolts may… Continue reading @Mazda: STATEMENT ON SAFETY RECALL 4420F OF CERTAIN 2020MY MAZDA3 AND CX-30 VEHICLES
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Ford’s redesigned F-150 pickup will offer greater connectivity, sleeper seat
DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) next week will show the next generation of its brawny F-150 pickup truck that offers a new sleeper-seat feature and over-the-air software updates in a machine Ford is counting on to help pay off coronavirus-related debts. FILE PHOTO: A Ford 2018 F150 pick-up truck moves down the assembly… Continue reading Ford’s redesigned F-150 pickup will offer greater connectivity, sleeper seat
@FCA: Statement: Software Update
June 18, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA is voluntarily recalling 67,248 U.S.-market vehicles to update certain transmission software. A review of customer data prompted an FCA investigation that discovered a driveline connection may, in certain circumstances, slip. Should this occur, it may lead to loss of propulsion and prevent the transmission from engaging PARK… Continue reading @FCA: Statement: Software Update
@GM: Chevrolet Launches New Orlando Variants with 48V Mild Hybrid Technology in China
Chevrolet Launches New Orlando Variants with 48V Mild Hybrid Technology in China 2020-06-10 SHANGHAI – Chevrolet today launched five new Orlando variants featuring 48V mild hybrid technology. The additions include a choice of five- and seven-seat models as well as sporty Redline variants, with a selection of six exterior colors. They are priced between RMB… Continue reading @GM: Chevrolet Launches New Orlando Variants with 48V Mild Hybrid Technology in China
Joint venture China-Emilia Romagna to create the electric car innovation hub
Automotive A billion investments coming from the largest auto manufacturer controlled by Jinping by Ilaria Vesentini Electric cars, how to manage charging in condominiums A billion investments coming from the largest auto manufacturer controlled by Jinping June 13, 2020 2 ‘of reading Less than a month after the announcement, the commitment of the Chinese car… Continue reading Joint venture China-Emilia Romagna to create the electric car innovation hub
Illegal exhaust technology: Daimler has to recall 170,000 additional diesel vehicles
Mercedes logo Hundreds of thousands of vehicles are affected by the allegation of illegal exhaust technology. (Photo: dpa) Stuttgart The carmaker Daimler has to recall around 170,000 additional diesel vehicles because of the allegation of illegal exhaust technology. Older models of the A, B, C, E and S class are affected by Mercedes Benz with… Continue reading Illegal exhaust technology: Daimler has to recall 170,000 additional diesel vehicles
Kia: lockdown making it easier to hit CO2 targets
Kia’s business has been less negatively affected than its competitors by the pandemic, according to the firm. In fact, Kia believes it has actually benefited in terms of meeting the EU’s tough new fleet average CO2 emissions targets. “We think we will be less impacted than the industry in general,” Kia’s chief operating officer for… Continue reading Kia: lockdown making it easier to hit CO2 targets
UPDATE 1-Ford recalls 2.15 million U.S. vehicles for potentially faulty door latches
FILE PHOTO: Ford logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Wednesday it will recall 2.15 million U.S. vehicles with potentially faulty door latches. The second largest American automaker said the recall covers many 2011 through… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Ford recalls 2.15 million U.S. vehicles for potentially faulty door latches
Ford recalls 2.15 million U.S. vehicles for potentially faulty door latches
FILE PHOTO: Ford logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Wednesday it will recall 2.15 million U.S. vehicles with potentially faulty door latches. The second largest U.S. automaker said the recall covers many 2011 through… Continue reading Ford recalls 2.15 million U.S. vehicles for potentially faulty door latches
@FCA: Statement: 12-volt battery connection
June 10, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA US LLC is recalling an estimated 27,634 vehicles globally, to address a 12-volt battery connection that may pose fire risk. Twelve-volt battery systems provide power to auxiliary features, such as radios and remote-control garage-door openers. The Company is aware of a small number of related fires. All… Continue reading @FCA: Statement: 12-volt battery connection