GM to recall over 449,000 pickup trucks, SUVs in US
General Motors is recalling 449,671 pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S. due to inoperative low brake fluid warning, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday. .....»»
BYD set to introduce first electrified pickup
EV giant's first electrified pickup will compete with Toyota’s popular HiLux, the Ford Ranger and Isuzu Motors' D-Max......»»
EPA sets strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses in bid to fight climate change
The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday set strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, buses and other large vehicles, an action that officials said will help clean up some of the nation's largest sources of planet-warming greenhouse gas.....»»
In U.S. first, Mitsubishi and Nissan team on EV, pickup, plug-in hybrid
In a first for the North America market, Nissan and Mitsubishi are partnering on region-specific product, including a next-generation pickup, electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid......»»
Car thieves in Canada are using AirTags to track victims" vehicles
Canada's complex car theft ring, which often involves stealing and shipping expensive cars and SUVs around the world, just got even creepier thanks to AirTag.AirTag on a bagCanada is currently dealing with an auto theft epidemic. The Insurance Bureau.....»»
EV buyers want SUVs and sedans, not minivans or trucks, survey says
There's also a wide spread when it comes to acceptable range, Edmunds found. Enlarge / Edmunds surveyed 300 car buyers who were considering a new EV in January 2024. (credit: Getty Images) There is a significant mismatch.....»»
NHTSA probes Ford"s handling of 2019 F-150 pickup recalls
NHTSA said it received 86 consumer complaints for 2014 model-year Ford F-150 pickups alleging the vehicles 'suddenly and unexpectedly downshift to a lower gear without warning, often accompanied by temporary rear wheel lock-up.'.....»»
Chickadees have unique neural "barcodes" for memories of stashing away food
Black-capped chickadees have extraordinary memories that can recall the locations of thousands of morsels of food to help them survive the winter. Now scientists at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute have discovered how the chickadees can remember so man.....»»
Some 2022 Ram trucks being probed in U.S. for K1 snap ring transmission failures
NHTSA said it received 82 complaints alleging loss of motive power due to an internal transmission failure of the K1 snap ring......»»
Kia recalls 427,000 Telluride crossovers over risk of rolling
The recall covers 2020-24 Telluride large crossovers......»»
Fridge magnets have important pull for holiday memories, says research
New University of Liverpool research has shown fridge magnets are more than just tourist souvenirs providing holidaymakers with an important aide for memory recall......»»
Manila confronts its plastic problem through a community-guided protocol
Governments and international organizations have touted the circular economy, in which materials and products stay in circulation for as long as possible, as an antidote to our global plastic problem. (The equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks of plasti.....»»
Stellantis to recall about 285,000 U.S. vehicles over airbag inflator risk, NHTSA says
The recall covers certain 2018-21 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans. About 10,285 vehicles are affected in Canada, 3,502 in Mexico and nearly 19,000 in markets outside of North America......»»
Hyundai, Kia to recall 147,100 U.S. vehicles over damaged charging unit, NHTSA says
Hyundai will recall 98,878 vehicles, affecting certain Ioniq and Genesis models, while Kia will recall 48,232 vehicles impacting certain EV6 models......»»
Pickup slowdown: 5 key trends from January EV registration data
Rivian's R1T pickup is losing traction, startups are struggling, and Tesla's growth is cooling. But German luxury makers and Hyundai brands find a sweet spot in the U.S......»»
Infiniti QX80 SUV redesign aims for U.S. luxury brands
For Infiniti, elbowing into the six-figure sticker club might be more aspirational than realistic. The competitive set in premium full-size SUVs is large, and volumes are small......»»
Hyundai Ioniq 9: price, release date, range, and more
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is coming, and it's expected to improve the selection of inexpensive electric SUVs. Here's everything we know about the Ioniq 9 so far......»»
Former Apple TV deal maker named CEO of ESPN/WBD/FOX sports bundle service
You may recall the recently announced but unnamed sports streaming service from ESPN, Warner Brothers, and Fox. It turns out a former Apple sports deal maker will run the bundle. more….....»»
Aging Ram 1500 Classic still plays big role for brand
The pickup launched in 2008 with a cattle drive in downtown Detroit, even before Ram was its own brand, is still kicking 16 years later as the electric vehicle era dawns......»»
Have an air fryer? Check if it’s part of this safety recall
Around 287,000 air fryers sold in the U.S. and Canada have been recalled due to overheating issues that could lead to fire, burn, and laceration injuries......»»
Tesla Model Y falls short of Ford F-Series in 2023 registrations
Tesla Model Y, considered the bestselling global vehicle, came in No. 5 in total U.S. registrations, according to S&P Global Mobility. Excluding fleet numbers, the Model Y was No. 2 just behind the Ford pickup......»»