Federal safety regulators are investigating a possible mechanical problem in a 1.0L, 3-cylinder, turbocharged engine in about 135,000 Ford cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has already upgraded the investigation due to reports of engine timing belt deterioration, low engine oil pressure warnings and unexpectedly large decreases or losses of engine power. The […]
Automotive Leaders Diversify Powertrains and Expand Software Integration for Long-Term Growth
“The automotive industry the world over now truly marks an era of transition where companies move on from just the battery-electric vehicle” Auto majors are no longer solely backing their bets on one kind of technology – now including hybrids, the extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), as also software-defined vehicle technologies and AI. It’s the diversified […]
Ford Recalls Nearly 388,000 SUVs for Seat Switch Defect
Ford Motor Company has announced a major safety recall affecting nearly 388,000 SUVs after identifying a defect involving the second-row seats. The issue affects certain Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator models, where a faulty easy-entry seat switch could allow the seat to unlatch, tip forward, or slide unexpectedly. Since this defect may reduce occupant protection […]
How Automakers Are Redefining Vehicle Architecture and Over the Air Updates
The world of automobiles is currently undergoing one of the largest tech overhauls it’s ever seen. No longer are cars inert blocks of machinery that leave the factory door and never change again; they are dynamic objects that can gain software updates Over The Air (OTA), providing boost performance, enhance safety, upgrade the UI and […]
Volkswagen ID. Era 9X: Detailed Look at the New Full-Size Range-Extender SUV
Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. Era 9X, a new full-size extended-range electric SUV developed by the joint venture of SAIC Volkswagen. The car brand promised to provide its customers with power and fun on the road while taking away their worries about finding a place to charge. The ID. Era 9X is an extended-range electric […]
CDK Global Survey Highlights Key Dealership Pricing Friction and Payment Trends
The automotive retail industry is going through a period of major transformation as dealerships adjust to changing customer expectations, shifting market conditions, and increasing affordability concerns. Today’s car buyers are not only focused on finding the right vehicle but also on experiencing a smoother purchasing process with transparent pricing, flexible payment options, and efficient dealership […]
Navigating the 2026 Car Rental Landscape and Evolving Travel Cost Trends
Global travel is entering a burst of new, exciting momentum, as millions of tourists flock the highways for holidays, business trips, or their own adventures. In the past year alone, thousands of high-traffic airports, key roads, and beautiful scenic roads demonstrate an increased desire for convenient travel. Global travel and tourism grossed $9.2 trillion in […]
Mercedes-Benz Recalls Over 310,000 Vehicles to Fix Driver Door Lock Switches
With the mechanics, electronics and logic working in tandem, modern cars work around a complex equation of mechanical engineering, electronics and software all working in unison to provide the driver with a balance of performance and safety. With a Mercedes, a lot of this electronic system is working unseen in the background, controlling everyday functions […]
Ford Raises Full-Year Earnings Forecast After Beating Second-Quarter Operating Expectations
Ford Motor Co. Gave a strong performance in the second quarter, demonstrating that the company is adaptable when conditions change, and financially disciplined at the same time. Showing this to the Street when transforming its strategy for its electric vehicle division, not only beat estimates on operating profits, but was confident enough in its strategy […]
How to Handle Paperwork and License Plates When Selling a Used Car
If you can get the right offer, privately selling your car usually nets you more than trading your vehicle into a dealer or dealer’s online service, however, selling cars by yourself makes you liable for certain duties. No need to hand the keys to the buyer and wash your hands. If you do not see […]