Toyota Recalls 110,000 Cars, Trucks Over Airbags
Toyota recalled more than 110,000 vehicles due to faulty airbags. Photo: Toyota Toyota has been forced to issue a recall of more than 110,000 brand-new models that have shipped with …
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2024 Chevy Traverse Debuts With Rugged Styling, Helpful Safety Features & Seating for Eight
The truck-like design of the 2024 Chevy Traverse is the first thing people will likely notice about the newly-redesigned midsize SUV. Z71 and RS trim levels, more engine power, and …
2023 Audi Q8 e-tron launched in Malaysia – up to 487 km EV range, 408 PS; Sportback option; from RM385k
2023 Audi Q8 e-tron S line 55 quattro PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM) today launched the Audi Q8 e-tron, which is offered in two body styles, each with two variants available. …
Volkswagen: The all-new Passat Variant on final test drives
When designing the all-new Passat Variant, Volkswagen fully exploited the potential of the modular transverse matrix in its new development stage – MQB evo for short. Kai Grünitz, Member of the …
IMI to debunk “outdated perceptions” with automotive career campaign
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling people in the automotive industry to share their career stories as part of its new Perception recruitment campaign. The professional body …
Researchers’ new car antitheft device could be super effective
Keyless car hacking and high-tech ways to steal modern cars continue to proliferate, but the University of Michigan just proposed a somewhat low-tech method of halting these kinds of thefts. …
NHTSA opens investigation into another fatal Tesla crash
According to a document provided by a representative from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the organization has opened up its third special investigation into a Tesla crash this year. …
New Jeep 2.0-liter turbo four makes more power, better fuel economy
Last November, Jeep debuted its new Global Medium Engine (GME) family 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the 2023 Compass. Out went the 2.4-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder Tigershark with 177 horsepower …
Oil driller invests in Midwest carbon-capture pipeline
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota’s biggest oil driller said Wednesday it will commit $250 million to help fund a proposed pipeline that would gather carbon dioxide produced by ethanol plants …
Chevrolet says coming 2024 Silverado EV base trim will start at $50,000
We’d ask you to imagine our surprise at finding out the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV work truck in top-tier 4WT trim costs $79,800, but we know you don’t have to …