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Audi CEO Rupert Stadler confirmed at the Detroit Motor Show that the Audi automaker had finally persuaded FCA to release the two names that would let Audi lock up the Q1 to Q9 badges for its growing SUV family, but not the Q2 and Q4 ones, which were in Fiat Chrysler's possession. "We tried to get it years ago and they said 'No, never,' but there is never 'never' in business," said Audi chief Rupert Stadler. "This year I went back to them with a proposal and we talked and there were some negotiations and then we agreed to it."Audi has used Italian na...
11,142 units of 2015 Genesis models are being recalled by Hyundai Motor America, as the automaker has uncovered some problems with the tires. In detail, the Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 tires have a crack in the sidewalls and it can lead to rupture or leak air.Those affected will be the ones build from the 3rd of March 2014 until the 9th of February 2015.The recall will begin on the 19th of February.
It turns out that Google's self-driving cars still need some human help, according to a report filed this week to meet new regulations for the California DMV on autonomous vehicles. The companies developing these vehicles are putting in more test miles than ever before to improve software capabilites and safety levels. Disengagements, and the reasons behind them, are a critical part of the test process. Of the seven self-driving vehicles makers that filed disengagement reports, there were a total of 2,894 disengagements logged during the period. The most disengagements occurred with G...
BMW has sold 397 i8 coupes here in the US. As of this week, more than half those owners will receive recall notices. 16 units of its i8 hybrid sports car in the US has issued a recall because of the drilled holes in the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). The hydraulic unit could restrict the movement of one or more of the part's pistons. The affected units were produced between May 29, 2015, and June 5, 2015."Impaired DSC functionality may negatively impact vehicle handling and braking and increase the risk of a crash," the recall documents warn.The recall will start on Februa...
If you own one of the 2010-2016 VT750 Shadow motorcycles, including the 2012-2014 VT750CA, VT750C2 and VT750C2F; 2011-2016 VT750C; 2013-2016 VT750CS; 2010-2016 VT750C2B; and 2013-2014 VT750C2S, then you should know that these models have been recalled by Honda. Because of the engine vibration it may cause a wire for the bank angle sensor to rub against the joint connector on the wire harness. This can eventually cause a loss of the signal, and the engine could stall. Fortunately, there were no deaths or injuries reported. The recall of 22,142 motorcycles examples will begin February,...
