Hyundai and Kia Recall 91,000 US Vehicles Over Fire Risks
Hyundai Motor and Kia have issued a recall for over 91,000 vehicles in the US due to fire risks. The companies have identified potential issues with electronic controllers in the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly. Owners are urged to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until repairs are completed. Both manufacturers are committed to ensuring customer safety and will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller as needed. This proactive approach demonstrates their dedication to addressing potential risks and prioritizing consumer well-being.
Analysis: Chevy’s electric Blazer SUV fights to stand out in a crowd
General Motors Co’s (GM.N) electric Chevy Blazer SUV will be vital to the automaker’s effort to catch Tesla Inc in the U.S. EV market, but by the time it hits showrooms next year it will be fighting a crowd of vehicles to run second in a segment dominated by Tesla’s Model Y.
Analysis: Ukraine invasion sets back Musk’s dream for cheaper EVs, for now
Surging raw materials costs, made worse by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, could set back the dream of Tesla (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Elon Musk and other auto executives to roll out more affordable electric vehicles.
Foxconn India iPhone plant to reopen on Wednesday -legislator
Apple Inc (AAPL.O) supplier Foxconn (2317.TW) will reopen an iPhone manufacturing facility in southern India on Wednesday, government officials and a legislator in the region where the plant is located told Reuters.
EXCLUSIVE Hyundai to slash combustion engine line-up, invest in EVs – sources
Hyundai Motor Group will slash the number of combustion engine models in its line-up to free up resources to invest in electric vehicles (EVs), two people close to the South Korean automaker told Reuters.
Hyundai raises hydrogen game as new trucks roll into Europe
South Korea’s Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) plans to ship a new series of fuel-cell trucks to Europe later this year, turning up the heat on rivals in a battle to test the viability of hydrogen-powered heavy goods transport.
