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
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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.
What it’s really like behind doors of GM, UAW contract talks
CLOSE The UAW’s elected bargaining committee stand “solidarity strong” at the main bargaining table where they are negotiating with General Motors bargainers for a new tentative agreement. (Photo: UAW) Late nights, early mornings and a lot of hurry up to wait. That’s the life of UAW and General Motors bargainers who are enduring a process that… Continue reading What it’s really like behind doors of GM, UAW contract talks
Audi e-tron gets turned into electric emergency vehicle
Unsurprisingly, Norway is turning out to be a great market for the Audi e-tron, and now they are even finding new ways to use the electric SUV: as an emergency vehicle for an ambulance service. After launching the e-tron electric SUV last year, Audi had some difficulties bringing the car to production. They had some software… Continue reading Audi e-tron gets turned into electric emergency vehicle
WMS Group acquired by roadside assistance specialist Opteven Group
WMS Group is set to be wholly acquired by Europe’s second-largest Mechanical Breakdown Insurer (MBI) subject to formal approval of the deal from The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Opteven, based in Lyon, France, currently operates in eight international markets via its offices in Warrington, Milan, Madrid and Berlin and already has an established operational presence… Continue reading WMS Group acquired by roadside assistance specialist Opteven Group
Ford draws 322,000 cars in Europe at risk of battery fire
SAFETY 25 September 2019 1 ‘of reading Ford draws about 322,000 cars in Europe whose batteries could ignite due to acid leaks. The recall concerns Mondeo, SMax and Galaxy built between February 2014 and February 2019. Ford has stated that the loss of acid from the battery around the negative pole could cause failure of… Continue reading Ford draws 322,000 cars in Europe at risk of battery fire
Nio raising more cash amid cost-cutting campaign
BEIJING (Reuters) – Nio Inc, one of China’s high-profile electric car startups, disclosed a fresh money-raising push this week, saying it had issued $200 million worth of bonds and was accelerating cost-cutting programs to slow cash burn as the company seeks to attract more investors in a slumping market. FILE PHOTO: Chinese electric vehicle start-up… Continue reading Nio raising more cash amid cost-cutting campaign