FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Daimler has been forced to reduce its 2020 production targets for the Mercedes-Benz EQC electric car to 30,000 from about 60,000 due to a supply shortage of battery cells from LG Chem, Manager Magazin reported on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: The logo of German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz is seen at Brussels Motor Show,… Continue reading Mercedes EV output target slashed by battery shortage: Manager Magazin
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@BMW: The mountain calls, the MINI Electric is coming.
Munich. The mountain calls – and never more so than in winter. In fact, there is an entire choir of mountain peaks which are attractive for winter sports fans particularly in Munich and the surrounding area. A spontaneous awayday for skiing or sledging is a very appealing option for residents living in the Bavarian capital.… Continue reading @BMW: The mountain calls, the MINI Electric is coming.
Jeep, Suzuki models found to have broken EU emissions rules
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Suzuki is seen on a wheel of Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza car during its launch in Mumbai, India, March 8, 2016. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui/File Photo AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler’s (FCHA.MI) Jeep Grand Cherokee and Suzuki’s (7269.T) Vitara diesel models both break emissions rules and must be fixed or face a… Continue reading Jeep, Suzuki models found to have broken EU emissions rules
@Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota vehicles
PLANO, Texas (January 22, 2020) – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 1998–2000 Model Year Toyota RAV4, 1998–1999 Model Year RAV4 EV, 1998–1999 Model Year Celica and 1997–1998 Model Year Supra vehicles equipped with a potentially affected Takata-produced single-stage non-azide front driver airbag inflator. Approximately 139,000 vehicles in the United States are involved in this recall. The subject vehicles are equipped with a front driver airbag with… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota vehicles
@Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota Corolla, Matrix and Avalon vehicles
PLANO, Texas (January 21, 2020) – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2011-2019 Model Year Corolla, 2011-2013 Model Year Matrix, 2012-2018 Model Year Avalon, and 2013-2018 Model Year Avalon Hybrid vehicles in the United States. Approximately 2.9 million vehicles are involved in this recall. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an electronic control unit (ECU) from a specific supplier designed to receive signals from crash sensors and… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota Corolla, Matrix and Avalon vehicles
Toyota recalls 361,000 vehicles for air bag inflator issue
FILE PHOTO: Toyota Motor’s logo is pictured at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Japan October 27, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said on Wednesday it is recalling 361,000 older vehicles worldwide for potentially defective air bag inflators. The defect involves a different type of Takata inflator than those… Continue reading Toyota recalls 361,000 vehicles for air bag inflator issue
Toyota to recall 3.4 million vehicles worldwide, air bags may not deploy in crashes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said on Tuesday it will recall 3.4 million vehicles worldwide because of an electronic defect that can result in air bags not deploying in crashes. The Toyota logo is seen during the first press day of the Paris auto show, in Paris, France, October 2, 2018. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier… Continue reading Toyota to recall 3.4 million vehicles worldwide, air bags may not deploy in crashes
Honda recalling 2.7 million North American vehicles for new air bag inflator defect
Honda Motor Co. logo is seen at the Paris auto show, in Paris, France, October 4, 2018. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Honda Motor Co (7267.T) said on Tuesday it will recall 2.7 million older U.S. vehicles in North America for potentially defective air bag inflators. The defect involves a different type of Takata inflator… Continue reading Honda recalling 2.7 million North American vehicles for new air bag inflator defect
@Hyundai: All about EV – 4 Truths about EVs
Data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport show that the accumulated number of registered EVs exceeded 72,800 last June 2019. The number got almost doubled compared to the year before (36,835). EVs are indeed gaining popularity as more and more people are giving them positive feedback. Still, doubts remain. Here are some interesting… Continue reading @Hyundai: All about EV – 4 Truths about EVs
Fast, reliable electric vehicle charging is closer than you think
The only advantage fossil fueled cars still have over electric is the time it takes to fill one up. The good news is that electric vehicle sales are up. According to the Edison Electric Institute, 2018 American sales are up 81% compared to 2017, and there are over 1.18 million EVs on the road. The… Continue reading Fast, reliable electric vehicle charging is closer than you think