Automotive Industry
Ford recalls 6,000 Rangers over faulty HVACs that could ignite
Pickups had HVAC motors replaced, but replacement parts could cause short Read More
Fiat Chrysler to turn idle transmission plant into engine plant
Transmission Plant II in Kokomo becomes FCA’s first ever engine plant in Indiana Read More
Toyota recalls 3.2 million vehicles globally for faulty fuel pumps
Almost all Lexus, Toyota vehicles affected, with about 2 million in North America Read More
Kia recalling over 420,000 vehicles in 3 actions due to fire risk
Sedona minivans named in two recalls; Sorentos and Optimas also affected Read More
Ford recalls a quarter million F-Series for a variety of issues
Issues include LED headlights, block heaters and insufficient rear axle lubricant Read More
Volvo pushes universal safety regulations, shows safer controls
Volvo notes large gap between safety in developed and in developing nations Read More
GM pulls plug on Holden and pulls Chevrolet from Thailand
Australian-based company started marketing cars in 1908 and joined GM in 1931 Read More
Ford recalls 230,000 vehicles over rear suspension issues
Issue affects Ford Taurus SHO and Police Interceptor, Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT Read More
Dodge puts accent on 2020 Durango SRT with Black and Grey packages
Durango SRT gets Black centre stripe; SRT Black gets Grey/Black exterior accents Read More
Bentley recruits candidates for its continuing-education program
Particularly keen on candidates with digital and technology skills and interests Read More
Toyota invests $700 million US in Indiana to build 2020 Highlander
Move is part of plan to realign production at North American plants by 2022 Read More
GM invests over $45 million in engine plants that build 5.3L V-8
$40 million will go to the Spring Hill, Tenn. plant; 6.7 million to Tonawanda, NY Read More
Volkswagen touts its electric ambitions at the Petersen Museum
Volkswagen has one of the industry’s most ambitious EV plans and it wants everyone to know about it Read More
Canadians can charge their EVs while shopping at Canadian Tire
By end of 2020, 90 Canadian Tire locations will have a total of 240 fast chargers Read More
Toyota recalls over 750,000 vehicles to address faulty fuel pumps
Recall affects almost every Lexus and Toyota vehicle from 2018-2019 model years Read More
Takata airbag recall claims another half million Subaru models
Recall nets Baja, Forester, Impreza, Impreza WRX, Legacy, Outback, and Saab 9-2X Read More
Aston Martin takes brand to lofty heights with Airbus partnership
Stylish ACH130 Aston Martin Edition offers four interior and exterior choices Read More
Volkswagen celebrates EV milestone, speeds up future sales targets
VW recently reached quarter-million mark in EV sales, plans to sell 1.5M by 2025 Read More
Volkswagen bids auf wiedersehen to Beetle in touching short film
Production includes pop culture references and cameos by Kevin Bacon and others. Read More
Turbos, hybrids and EVs top Wards powertrain class for 2020
Wards editors chose top-10 from list of 26 engines and electric propulsion systems Read More
McLaren Speedtail passes speed validation with 30 runs of 400 km/h
A prototype completed sustained runs of 400 km/h on space-shuttle landing strip Read More
Ford recalls 600,000 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ and Mercury Milan sedans
Hydraulic control units may have a valve stuck open, affecting brake pedal travel Read More
GM invests $1.5 billion in plant to build next-gen midsize pickups
Wentzville, Missouri plant to upgrade body shop, paint shop and general assembly Read More
Ford recalls half a million pickups over cabin fire concerns
Super Duty SuperCrew seatbelt pretensioners may ignite carpet on crash deployment Read More
Ford recalls over 265,000 Super Duty pickups, Explorers, Aviators
Pickups have tailgates that could unlatch; Explorers and Aviators at risk of fire Read More
Ford creates new composite components from McDonald's coffee waste
Coffee bean chaff can be used to reinforce auto parts, such as headlamp housings Read More
Ford Super Duty pickups nearly sweep Top-10 most stolen vehicles
First generation pickups capture eight of top 10 spots in Insurance Bureau study Read More
Hyundai research shows there are some 37,000 ways to drive
The survey of 2,000 UK motorists explored attitudes toward driving styles Read More
Fiat Chrysler recalls 110,000 Ram Promasters over fire concerns
Engine cooling fans on Ram ProMasters could stop working, overheat and catch fire Read More
Black is the best kind of auto deal you can get on Black Friday
Not every dealership observes Black Friday with bargains but they do like “Black” Read More
FCA recalls 73,000 Fiat 500s over inoperative shifters
Transmission shift cable bushings could degrade, leading the cable to separate Read More
Mazda recalls 117,000 vehicles for permanent Takata airbag fix
Vehicles had been previously repaired with temporary “like for like” replacements Read More
Ford recalls 79,000 2019 Ranger pickups over tail lamp failures
Misaligned electrical connector terminal may result in intermittent blackout Read More
FCA recalls Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee with electric woes
Recall affects about 700,000 Durangos and Grand Cherokees from 2011 to 2013 Read More
Volkswagen to build EVs for North America at Chattanooga complex
Plant that currently builds Atlas and Passat will build electric SUV in 2022 Read More
Hyundai confirms Alabama production of compact pickup for 2021
Alabama plant currently builds Santa Fe SUV and Elantra and Sonata sedans Read More
Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss does just fine on the pavement too
Essentially a Silverado LT, it starts off with a Z71 off-road package Read More
Ford recalls 2018-20 F-Series pickups and 2016-17 Lincoln MKX CUVs
Issues include battery cable connections or routing, and too-bright LEDs Read More
FIRST DRIVE: Porsche 718 GTs buck evolutionary trend
718s are cars for enthusiasts who love to drive, and especially drive fast Read More
Why the Hyundai Elantra is Canada’s second-best-selling car
The Elantra has become a refined, high-value car with proven reliability Read More