A dislodged pedal could cut torque on both the accelerator and brake pedals, increasing the risk of a crash, the U.S.’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in its recall report.
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Citroen CEO Thierry Koskas expects India to be 2nd largest market in 5 years
By: PTI | Updated on: 03 May 2024, 00:46 AM Share via: Expect India to become 2nd largest market for Citroen after France in 5yrs: CEO Thierry Koskas India currently ranks among Citroen's top 10 global markets. However, the CEO anticipates a remarkable shift within the next five years, envisioning India's ascent to become the company's second-largest market … [Read More...]
Amid electrification shift, Aston Martin redesigns V-12 engine
The British brand said the redesigned engine will first appear in an unnamed new flagship model that is set to debut in 2024. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
EVs are the most expensive vehicles to operate over 1,000 miles, according to iSeeCars
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U.S. Dept. of Energy Exaggerates EV Energy Savings – Here’s How
Follow us today... If you visit any new car dealer, you will find a standardized window sticker affixed to every new vehicle. It’s called a Monroney sticker, and it is very helpful in comparing one vehicle against another. Sadly, the folks in charge of that sticker, along with the government’s official website that lists fuel economy and vehicle energy costs, have … [Read More...]
EV range anxiety? Gas vehicles dwarf EVs on the average number of miles driven
Americans bought EVs in record numbers last year, with Cox Automotive reporting 1.2 million sales in 2023. They still only make up a single-digit percentage of the overall auto market here, and they are clearly being used in ways that are different from gasoline-powered cars. A recent study from iSeeCars found that gas vehicles saw the most mileage between November 2022 and April 2023, with EVs … [Read More...]
Rivian will add more than 500 jobs in Normal to make new EV crossover
It’s another way the EV maker continues to be the economic-development gift that keeps on giving for Illinois. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
Fiery gasoline tanker crash snarls traffic, closes I-95 in Connecticut
NORWALK, Conn. — A tanker truck filled with gasoline burst into flames in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Connecticut, closing the East Coast’s main north-south highway Thursday and causing major traffic jams. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said there were no serious injuries in the 5:30 a.m. accident. But the highway was expected to be closed for much of the day. Text alerts were sent to … [Read More...]
BorgWarner generates higher revenue, earnings as demand grows for hybrids
Detroit automakers such as GM have plans to bring back hybrids to the market, feeding customer demand for a bridge to all-electric powertrains. BorgWarner's CEO kept details around hybrid quoting activity close to the vest. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
FedEx adds 150 Shyft Group Blue Arc electric vans to its fleet
FedEx is expanding its fleet of zero-emissions vehicles with the addition of 150 Blue Arc battery powered vans. Built by Michigan's Shyft Group, the vans can travel as much as 225 miles between charges. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
The best DIY vinyl car wraps of 2024
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. The best car color is subjective. But if you have a car in a color you aren’t a fan of, or you simply want to mix things up, you can change the color of your car fairly easily, with a vinyl wrap. A vinyl wrap will also give your vehicle’s sheet metal a layer of protection from … [Read More...]