(Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is in advanced settlement talks with the U.S. Justice Department and California Air Resources Board over accusations that the company illegally used software that led to excess emissions in 104,000 U.S. diesel vehicles sold since 2014, a court-appointed adviser said at a hearing on Tuesday. FILE PHOTO: A woman… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler, U.S. Justice Dept in diesel emissions settlement talks
Tag: Recalls
Tesla to recall 8,898 vehicles in China from June 28 – China quality watchdog
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s quality watchdog said on Monday that Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) will recall a total of 8,898 Model S vehicles in the country from June 28. A Tesla logo is seen in Los Angeles, California U.S. January 12, 2018. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson Tesla has been voluntarily recalling Model S sedans built before April 2016… Continue reading Tesla to recall 8,898 vehicles in China from June 28 – China quality watchdog
2018 Nissan Leaf electric car: Is there a fast-charging problem?
2018 Nissan Leaf with EVgo fast charger at NJ Turnpike Molly Pitcher travel plaza, Feb 2018 Enlarge Photo As Tesla has shown, not all fast charging is created equal. Now owners of the new 2018 Nissan Leaf are complaining that that the car’s “fast” charging is not always as fast as advertised. Owners have found… Continue reading 2018 Nissan Leaf electric car: Is there a fast-charging problem?
Ford recalls trucks, SUVs for transmission shifter problem
2018 Ford F-150 (Photo: Ford Motor Company) Ford is recalling about 350,000 trucks and SUVs in the U.S., Canada and Mexico because they might be in a different gear than the one shown on the shift indicator. The recall covers the 2018 F-150 pickup and Expedition large SUV with 10-speed automatic transmissions. Also covered are… Continue reading Ford recalls trucks, SUVs for transmission shifter problem
Mobiliti Launches Dealer-Centric Vehicle Subscription Service
DETROIT, April 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Mobiliti, a new Detroit-based vehicle subscription service, is partnering with dealers to help them compete in the changing ownership landscape. Through Mobiliti’s dealer partners, consumers will have simple, flexible and cost- effective month-to-month access to a wide variety of vehicle makes and models. For a monthly fee, starting at $549,… Continue reading Mobiliti Launches Dealer-Centric Vehicle Subscription Service
AAM Further Expands in China, Forms Joint Venture with Liuzhou Wuling
Terms of Use ATTENTION: PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE. USING THIS WEBSITE INDICATES THAT YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS (“TERMS”), DO NOT USE THIS SITE. Use of AAM WebsiteAmerican Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (“AAM”) authorizes you to view and download the materials on this website… Continue reading AAM Further Expands in China, Forms Joint Venture with Liuzhou Wuling
Toyota and Lexus Recall Certain Model Year 2018 and 2017 Vehicles
PLANO, Texas, April 3, 2018 – Toyota Motor North America, Inc. today announced that it is conducting a safety recall in the U.S. of approximately 6,000 Model Year 2018 Camry and Highlander vehicles and Model Year 2017 Sienna, Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles.
Tesla recalls 123,000 Model S cars
This is the largest recall in Tesla’s history, and comes at a time the firm is struggling to ramp up Model 3 production. A total of 123,000 Tesla Model S cars are being recalled due to a problem with a power steering component. The recall affects only cars made before April 2016, and does not affect… Continue reading Tesla recalls 123,000 Model S cars
Peter Horbury: the British designer behind fast-growing Geely
Peter Horbury, Geely’s global head of design since 2011, reckons few things about the car business surprise him these days. We’re chatting comfortably on Ford’s Geneva motor show stand, surrounded by Blue Oval-badged cars Horbury didn’t design, yet some of the Alnwick-born master-designer’s comfort with life undoubtedly flows from the fact that over a 45-year… Continue reading Peter Horbury: the British designer behind fast-growing Geely
UPDATE 1-Tesla says crashed vehicle had been on autopilot prior to accident
LOS GATOS, California (Reuters) – Tesla Inc said on Friday that a Tesla Model X involved a fatal crash in California last week had activated its Autopilot system, raising new questions about the semi-autonomous system that handles some driving tasks. FILE PHOTO: Rescue workers attend the scene where a Tesla electric SUV crashed into a… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Tesla says crashed vehicle had been on autopilot prior to accident