VinFast recalls all 999 of its first SUVs shipped to the US
Vietnam's electric-car maker VinFast recalled all 999 of its initial sport utility vehicles shipped to the US over malfunctioning software that can lead the main screen to go blank......»»
Quality woes hurt Ford earnings as GM outlook improves
Ford CEO Jim Farley said the company avoided about 12 recalls on its flagship F-150 by performing extra quality checks, but one Wall Street firm estimates the delay cost $3 billion in revenue......»»
VinFast founder commits $1 billion as EV maker bleeds cash
Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong pledged to invest at least another $1 billion of his personal wealth into VinFast Auto Ltd., providing the capital needed for expansion of the struggling electric vehicle maker......»»
Mercedes warms to ICE vehicles as EV growth cools in the U.S.
Mercedes expects to sell about 50,000 more coupes, sedans, crossovers and SUVs in the U.S. in 2024 compared with last year......»»
VinFast adds 12 U.S. dealerships, including 5 in Florida and 4 in Texas
The Vietnamese automaker says it now has 18 stores across seven states. The new locations will start selling the VF 8 crossover and later receive the bigger VF 9 and smaller VF 7 models......»»
Tesla recalls all 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal cover
This time there's no over-the-air software patch. Enlarge / The Tesla Cybertruck. (credit: Tesla) On Monday, we learned that Tesla had suspended customer deliveries of its stainless steel-clad electric pickup truck. Now.....»»
100,000 iPhones stolen instead of scrapped; Apple accused of shredding usable devices
Almost 100,000 iPhones which Apple paid a contractor to scrap were instead stolen and shipped off to China, according to an in-depth report. Apple sued the company concerned, but now appears to have abandoned the lawsuit, with the report suggestin.....»»
Toyota recalls 2023-24 Prius to fix rear door switches
Toyota will recall about 55,000 2023-24 Prius and Prius Prime models in the U.S. beginning in June......»»
Ford recalls 456,565 Bronco Sports, Mavericks over loss of drive power, NHTSA says
Unexpected battery loss might go undetected in these vehicles, which could lead to a car being unable to restart or stall when coming to a stop at a low speed, NHTSA said......»»
Rivian R2 vs. Kia EV9: battle of affordable electric SUVs
The Rivian R2 has been announced -- but how does it compete with the Kia EV9, which is currently the electric SUV to beat in its price range?.....»»
Rivian R2 vs Kia EV9: battle of affordable electric SUVs
The Rivian R2 has been announced -- but how does it compete with the Kia EV9, which is currently the electric SUV to beat in its price range?.....»»
NHTSA probes Honda"s handling of 2023 Accord, HR-V recalls
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating Honda's handling of a recall from November involving seat belt restraining issues in new car models......»»
Apple"s iPad is still showing the world how to do tablets, 14 years later
The iPad was mocked at launch, threatened by rivals throughout, and yet still remains the best-selling tablet ever made, 14 years after it first shipped to customers on April 3, 2010.It's easy to name alternatives to the iPad, you could be here all d.....»»
EV battery cell production begins at GM"s Ultium plant in Tennessee
The first battery cells were shipped March 21 from the Ultium Cells plant in Spring Hill, Tenn......»»
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.'.....»»
Kia recalls 427,000 Telluride crossovers over risk of rolling
The recall covers 2020-24 Telluride large crossovers......»»
Subaru recalls nearly 119,000 vehicles in U.S. over airbag defect
Subaru of America is recalling nearly 119,000 midsize crossovers and sedans in the U.S. for an issue that could prevent airbags from deploying in a crash. .....»»
Apple releases incredibly minor iOS & iPadOS updates
Oddities in Apple's software updates are continuing, as now it has quietly shipped an iOS and iPadOS revision whose version number and a lack of an "over the air" update path suggests has only the most minor release.iPadOS on an iPadThere was already.....»»
Android 15 has two hidden features you’re going to love
Google will reveal all about Android 15 at in May. But it has already shipped two notable features in the developer preview that I can't praise enough......»»