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This Week in Cars: VW Layoffs, a Pile of Recalls, an Electric 911, and a Few Wild Police Chases
7+ hour, 2+ min ago (167+ words) It was a bruising week for the legacy automakers and a busy one for everyone chasing the news. From Volkswagen weighing the biggest job cuts in its history to a wave of Ford, Hyundai, and GM recalls, plus the usual…...
Ford Recall: 741, 195 Vehicles May Roll Away
14+ hour, 5+ min ago (576+ words) (Test Miles) " Ford and Lincoln owners have a new recall to take seriously if there is an F-150, Explorer, Expedition, Aviator, or Navigator in the driveway. The recall covers 741, 195 trucks and SUVs in the United States because part of the automatic…...
Saturday Hashtag: #Driving Under Surveillance
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (1055+ words) Welcome to Saturday Hashtag, a weekly place for broader context. Cars are being systematically transformed from privately owned vehicles into extractive digital platforms, while the roadways they drive on are being repurposed into an expanding surveillance infrastructure. Much of this…...
Own an e-bike or e-moto in Idaho? Here's what changed this month and what to know
17+ hour, 6+ min ago (470+ words) SAN JOSE, Calif. " With July Fourth weekend, California and " Artificial intelligence is barging into the workplace and tr" E-bikes have become more common on the Boise Greenbelt, some reaching speeds that are uncomfortable for pedestrians. Boise City Council members this…...
Semitruck spills 40, 000 pounds of Frank's Red Hot
9+ hour, 50+ min ago (74+ words) Action News 5 Semitruck spills 40, 000 pounds of Frank's Red Hot 7/4 Midday Update: Heat, Humidity, and a Late-Day Storm Chance for the 4th 7/4 Heat, Humidity, and a Late-Day Storm Chance for the 4th AAA Launches Tow to Go for July 4 Australian officials ask fans…...
Ford Pickup Driver Makes One Risky Move to Avoid Traffic'Viewers Question Whether He Knows How to Use 4x4 - AOL
10+ hour, 53+ min ago (404+ words) Having a 4x4 pickup truck can offer that extra bit of confidence to try something offbeat when you're stuck on the highway, especially when you've got some grass beside you. However, having a four-wheel-drive vehicle does not guarantee that you won't…...
These Toyota Truck Engines Have Bad Reputations Buyers Should Know About
9+ hour, 36+ min ago (369+ words) While we will get into numbers later in this article, here's something to give you an idea of the scale of the problem: Just one engine family has been responsible for almost 275, 000 vehicles being recalled " and that's just in the…...
PUV drivers urged: Avoid vlogging while driving
10+ hour, 2+ min ago (347+ words) The Manila Times PUBLIC utility vehicle (PUV) drivers are urged to refrain from video blogging or producing social media content while operating their vehicles, according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). In a statement on Saturday, LTFRB…...
US ends Tesla steering-loss probe into 376, 241 vehicles after over-the-air recall
10+ hour, 24+ min ago (393+ words) It also highlights how some issues in connected EVs can be addressed remotely. Tesla drivers just got a bit more clarity on a major safety question. An over-the-air fix appears to have satisfied federal regulators, who have now closed their…...
The $70, 000 Ram Rebel Diagnostic Nightmare: Why An Intermittent Check Engine Light At 10 K Miles Forced A Factory Engineering Takeover
10+ hour, 34+ min ago (1090+ words) The modern luxury pickup was supposed to replace the high-end SUV by offering premium comfort alongside rugged capability. Instead, a brand-new $70, 000 Ram 1500 Rebel has turned into an unpredictable technical nightmare. The glowing orange engine icon on the dashboard didn't just…...