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MBUSA Recalls 30,000 Vehicles for Brake Hose Failures
Brake hoses may rupture without warning Continue reading
Ram 1500 Recall for Bad Tire Pressure Monitoring
Inaccurate indication of tire pressure may result in tire failure Continue reading
Cause of Ongoing Volkswagen ID.4 Battery Fires Unknown
“The root cause is unknown, however in certain high-voltage batteries within the affected vehicle population, certain charging profiles combined with a state of charge over 80% may trigger thermal propagation within the high-voltage battery.” Continue reading
Posted in customer satisfaction, electric vehicles, quality, recalls, safety
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Michigan Governor Whitmer Against Trump Tariffs in WSJ
“A strong economy requires a trade policy that works with our partners, brings supply chains home and makes life affordable,” wrote Governor Whitmer. “That’s why I recently called the president to relay how the ever-changing tariff policy is hurting Michigan businesses and families. We need to be smart and strategic about trade policy, and lower costs so we can bring back American manufacturing.” Continue reading
Annals of Marketing – New User Interface on GM Pickups
“Infotainment is a top priority for drivers,* but complex menus shouldn’t get in the way. Built directly around real customer feedback, GM’s new interface unifies software, hardware, and design to deliver fast access, clear information, and effortless control on every drive,” GM said. Continue reading
Posted in connected vehicles, customer satisfaction, electronics, marketing, opinions, software defined vehicles, software defined vehicles, transportation
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Indy 500 Winner Rosenqvist to Be Honored in Värnamo
The 2026 Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist will be honored by his hometown, Värnamo, during a public celebration in the Swedish city. Continue reading
Oil Prices Rocketing As Trump’s War Fails
“The war seems likely to continue, stockpiles are depleted, and Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure are becoming “more successful.” To boot, the Houthis appear poised to control access to the Red Sea, Harrell said. Oil flows remain depressed as traffic through Hormuz is still far below pre-war levels, and the administration’s attempts to boost supplies elsewhere have failed to make up the shortfall,” said Harrell. Continue reading
Posted in AutoInformed Editorial, customer satisfaction, economy, news, news analysis, prices, transportation, Trump Truth Tests
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Triumph Motorcycles Recalls TF450 Models
Triumph Motorcycles is recalling 2025 and 2026 Triumph TF450 Closed Course Competition Motorcycles because of the risk of serious injury or death from a crash hazard. The engine rocker arm on the recalled motorcycles can seize or stick and the exhaust valves can remain open or break. Continue reading
BMW iX5 Hydrogen Fuel SUV Prototype Under Testing
BMW iX5 Hydrogen fueled SUV is now undergoing road testing. Continue reading
Aston Martin and Brough Superior Debut AMB 002 Motorcycle
“Having created two of the most remarkable track-only motorcycles ever built in the AMB 001 and AMB 001 Pro, it was always a long-term dream to make an Aston Martin motorcycle for the road,: said Marek Reichman, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer of Aston Martin. Continue reading
Posted in engineering, marketing, new vehicle, performance
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Honda Racing – Kelvin Fu Replaces President David Salters
“When I joined HRC US, I never imagined that one day I would have the privilege of leading this extraordinary organization. I am truly humbled by the opportunity. Throughout my career at HPD and HRC US, I have been fortunate to work on a wide range of programs, from the development of the NSX GT3, Acura DPi race cars, and the LMDh engine and car to building lasting partnerships with our racing teams,” said Kelvin Fu, president HRC US.
“I want to sincerely thank David Salters for his leadership, friendship and mentorship. Dave challenged all of us to think bigger, move faster and never lose sight of the fact that we are competitors at heart. He is a true racer whose vision and commitment have helped shape HRC US into the world-class organization it is today, and his impact will be felt for many years to come.
“Looking ahead, I am excited about the future of HRC US. We recently renewed our commitment to IndyCar as the series continues to grow and strengthen its position in North American motorsports. Our new business ventures also position us to better serve Honda racing fans. We will remain committed to innovation, competition, and developing the people and technologies that define the future of motorsports. The Honda racing spirit has always been about challenging convention and pushing boundaries, and I look forward to leading HRC US as we write the next chapter of that story together,” said Fu. Continue reading
Posted in engineering, people, racing
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IndyCar – McLaughlin Wins Laguna Seca. 2027 Preview?
McLaughlin in this race [an 11-turn, 2.238-mile road course- AutoCrat] only trailed during pit stops. McLaughlin led 87 of 95 laps.
This cursory view, however, slights the 2026 Honda season [It was the second time since the return of multi-manufacturer competition in 2012 that any engine manufacturer has swept all three championships and the Indianapolis 500 in the same season, the first being Honda’s sweep of all four in 2025 – AutoCrat.] Continue reading
Chrysler Recalls 239,000 Ram Pickups for Camera Failures
A radio software error may cause the rearview camera image to fail. No driver warning occurs. Continue reading
Porsche Sells Its Bets on Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group
Financially ailing Porsche said today that the sale of its stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group have been sold. Continue reading →