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Honda, Ford vehicles face safety issues over potentially faulty seat belts

Honda's recall covers the 2023-24 Honda Accord and HR-V, while NHTSA's investigation covers the 2019 Ford Expedition......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsNov 27th, 2023

GM says simplifying gasoline vehicles has made them more profitable

Earnings from the Chevrolet Trax subcompact crossover have increased roughly 20 percentage points over the previous model, General Motors President Mark Reuss said......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

GM’s sales slide 21% in Q3; electrified vehicles top gasoline models for first time

In the third quarter, GM’s two joint ventures delivered more than 224,000 full electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, an increase of 61 percent and 53 percent of the company's overall China sales. .....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

IIHS finds significant improvement in seat belt safety alerts

Since testing began in 2022, brands are releasing models with enhanced alerts, though safety improvements vary across different vehicles......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Hurricane Milton spawns destructive, deadly tornadoes before making landfall

Multiple powerful tornadoes ripped across Florida hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday, tearing off roofs, overturning vehicles and sucking debris into the air as the black V-shaped columns moved through......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

US forecasts severe solar storm starting Thursday

A massive ball of plasma and accompanying magnetic field ejected from the sun is expected to strike Earth on Thursday morning, potentially triggering auroras as far south as Alabama, according to US forecasters......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Consumers have trust issues regarding how AI collects their data

Consumers worldwide are highly concerned about the information companies collect from them – especially when it’s used for AI, according to Cohesity. The majority of respondents (73% in the UK, 81% in the US and 82% in Australia) criticiz.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

“Sticky” steering sparks huge recall for Honda, 1.7M cars affected

The problem affects a number of different Hondas built since 2021. Honda is recalling almost 1.7 million vehicles due to a steering defect. An improperly made part can cause cert.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Nissan joins ChargeScape, a way for EV owners to sell watts back to the grid

Nissan is joining ChargeScape, a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) venture backed by BMW, Ford, and Honda. The launch comes ahead of Tesla's expected V2G adoption in 2025......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Want to Stream Movies in your BMW? Paramount+ has You Covered

The streaming service will work whenever vehicles are stationary, ensuring that drivers aren't distracted by their favourite movies and series while on the road. The post Want to Stream Movies in your BMW? Paramount+ has You Covered appeared first on.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Ratan Tata, patriarch of biggest Indian conglomerate who bought JLR from Ford, dies at 86

The visionary businessman transformed one of India's oldest conglomerates into a global empire through a string of eye-catching deals including the purchase of Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford in 2008......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Honda recalls nearly 1.7M vehicles in U.S. for steering wheel jam

Honda's Acura Integra, Civic and CR-V are among the affected models. Honda fielded more than 10,000 warranty claims about the defect since 2021......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Stellantis holds off on megacasting championed by Tesla and Volvo

The technique was pioneered by Tesla to reduce manufacturing times and costs. Volvo, Nissan, Ford, Toyota and Hyundai are among automakers either using or planning to use it.  .....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Stellantis holds off on megacasting, championed by Tesla and Volvo

The technique was pioneered by Tesla to reduce manufacturing times and costs. Volvo, Nissan, Ford, Toyota and Hyundai are among automakers either using or planning to use it.  .....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Auto industry appears divided on lidar"s value in automated driving systems

Lidar sensors were once considered essential equipment for self-driving vehicles and, to a lesser extent, driver-assistance functions. Their value today depends on whom you ask......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Researchers discover how plants produce a novel anti-stress molecule

New research identifies for the first time the genes that help plants grow under stressful conditions—with implications for producing more sustainable food crops in the face of global climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Ford moves into Michigan Central Station as it looks to harness ‘entrepreneurial spirit’

Ford Motor Co.’s first 500 workers have moved into Michigan Central Station, and the automaker plans to double that number by the end of the year......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Roblox is overinflating its user numbers, according to eye-popping report

A new report claims that Roblox has inflated its user numbers to placate investors and has become a haven for child safety concerns......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Ford moves in to Michigan Central Station as it looks to harness ‘entrepreneurial spirit’

Ford Motor Co.’s first 500 workers moved into Michigan Central Station this week, and the automaker plans to double that number by the end of the year......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Lower-priced Chevy Silverado EV retail trim to qualify for $7,500 tax credit

The 2025 Silverado EV LT will have a range of up to 408 miles and a 12,500-pound tow rating, surpassing the Ford F-150 Lightning's top specs of 320 miles and 10,000 pounds......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

VIP Automotive Group, Stellantis dealership face sexual harassment allegations in EEOC lawsuit

Male employees at the Hempstead, N.Y., dealership allegedly harassed female colleagues, creating a hostile work environment, according to the lawsuit......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024