Motoring

Ford stops production of electric F-150 after battery fire

File- The Ford F-150 Lightning displayed at the Philadelphia Auto Show, Jan. 27, 2023, in Philadelphia. Ford Motor Co. says it has suspended production and halted shipments of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup after a battery caught fire during a pre-delivery quality check. On Wednesday, Feb. 15, the automaker said in a statement it has

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Volkswagen recalls Beetles to replace Takata air bags

Volkswagen is recalling nearly 42,000 Beetles in the U.S. and Canada, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, because they have potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators. The recall covers Beetles from the 2015 and 2016 model years. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) By The Associated Press Volkswagen is recalling nearly 42,000 Beetles in the U.S. and Canada

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Toyota shows new Prius hybrid with more power, range, style

The 2023 Toyota Prius is introduced on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) By The Associated Press The new Toyota gas-electric Prius hybrid not only comes with more power, acceleration and driving range. It’s also more stylish, scrapping the rather stodgy angular body for a sleekly futuristic look. Simon Humphries,

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Park outside: Hyundai recalls SUVs for fire risk in computer

By The Associated Press Hyundai is telling the owners of more than 44,000 SUVs in the U.S. to park the vehicles outdoors because they can catch fire even if the engines are off. The automaker says certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport models should be parked away from other vehicles and structures until they are repaired

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Ferrari finally bows to SUVs with the Purosangue

First look: the new Ferrari Purosangue The Irish Times By Neil Briscoe This 725hp, V12-engined four-seater is the Prancing Horse’s first crossover. You will see a lot of headlines proclaiming that the new Ferrari Purosangue is the brand’s first four-door “family” car. This is incorrect. There have been a handful of independent coach-built four-door Ferraris

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Under shadow of war, Porsche gears up for market debut

Attendees look at the 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS. Reuters/Ringo Chiu/File Photo By Reuters Preliminary steps to list Porsche on the stock market are expected in the coming days, six people familiar with the matter said, adding executives at parent Volkswagen and family members were gathering to sell the idea to wary investors. A

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Toyota recalls electric car for faulty wheel that may detach

In this undated photo released by Toyota Motor Corp., its bZ4X vehicle is shown during an online presentation at an unannounced place. Toyota is recalling 2,700 bZ4X crossover vehicles globally for wheel bolts that could become loose, in a major setback for the Japanese automaker’s ambitions to roll out electric cars. (Toyota Motor Corp. via

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Hyundai recalls 239,000 cars for exploding seat belt parts

File – An unsold 2019 Accent sedan sits at a Hyundai dealership in Littleton, Colo. on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Korean automaker Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars because the seat belts can explode and injure vehicle occupants. The recall, which expands and replaces three previous recalls, includes 2019-2022 Accents, 2021-2023 Elantras and 2021-2022 Elantra HEVs,

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Egypt collector preserves hundreds of classic cars

Automobile enthusiasts pose for a picture during a classic car show in Cairo, Egypt, March 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil) By The Associated Press The past frequently collides with the present in Cairo, with traffic snarling next to ancient sites. Cars in the city can take a beating — between soaring temperatures, insidious desert dust

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Aston Martin sales rev up on higher prices, more profitable cars

An Aston Martin DB11 car is seen during the 87th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, March 8, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann By Reuters Aston Martin narrowed its annual loss in 2021 as sales surged and the company said on Wednesday it expected further improvements this year as it launches new, more profitable models

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