Category Archives: Motoring News

Norwegians Continue Switching to EVs

Christian Blakseth, who traded his bicycle for an electric car, charges his vehicle's batteries, in Oslo,

Following the example of their crown prince, thousands of Norwegians have switched to electric cars, taking advantage of strong and somewhat controversial government incentives.

Mazda’s Centralised Digital Service Records Adds Value to Used Mazdas

Mazda’s Centralised Digital Service Records Adds Value to Used Mazdas

Mazda’s Centralised Digital Service Record (DSR), first introduced in 2005, is adding value to used Mazdas.

Mazda CX-5 with automatic brakes crashes during test drive

A Mazda SUV equipped with an automatic-braking system crashed in Japan last Sunday during a dealership test drive, injuring the driver and front-seat passenger, according to the police.

The Mazda CX-5 was being driven by a prospective customer on the dealership’s parking lot when it crashed through the urethane barrier set up to demonstrate the SUV’s automatic braking technology, according to the Saitama Prefectural Police, which is investigating the accident.

Chrysler designs CNG tank that mimics human lung

Chrysler designs CNG tank that mimics human lung

Chrysler’s sold CNG vehicle is the Ram 2500 heavy-duty pickup, which is capable of traveling up to 255 miles powered by the fuel.

Volkswagen Issues Global Recall of 2.64 Million Vehicles

Volkswagen Issues Global Recall of 2.64 Million Vehicles

Volkswagen is recalling about 2.64 million vehicles globally, including its biggest such recall in China, to fix electronic and drive-system flaws in some of its most popular models.