Chinese authorities have urged Fiat’s Chrysler Group to investigate its Jeep Wrangler, saying the SUV has a “relatively high risk” of catching fire and warned owners not to drive the vehicle under extreme conditions.
Category Archives: Motoring News
Researchers call for major change in US policies supporting plug-ins
Although sales of plug-in vehicles (plug-in hybrid-electric and battery-electric vehicles, collectively PEVs) in the US climbed more than 80% in 2013 to more than 96,000 units (Tesla has not yet released its final figures) from 52,835 units in 2012 EDTA), the 2013 results still reflect a meagre new light-duty vehicle market share of ~0.6% for PEVs.
Peugeot Misjudges Overtake Caught on Camera
A SmartWitness camera caught this extreme example of a misjudged overtake, happily landing the blame on the driver of the white Peugeot 308.
IHS Says 54 million autonomous cars on the road by 2035
Self-driving cars aren’t expected to begin hitting the road until 2020, but a new study predicts that once they’re here, they will quickly become a common sight.
Ford recalls 2013 and 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2012, through Sept. 24, 2013, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
