Author: Jason Cooper
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Hyundai Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Driver Monitoring Defect
Hyundai is facing a lawsuit alleging that its Direct Driver Monitoring System (DDMS) can misread drivers’ eye movements and head positions, triggering false warnings, unexpected braking and the loss of certain vehicle functions. The complaint names several Hyundai models from the 2024 through 2026 model years and claims the automaker failed to provide an effective…
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Volvo EX60 Production Issues Threaten Its U.S. EV Rollout
Volvo’s EX60 electric SUV is facing production challenges that could limit its availability in the United States and delay the Swedish automaker’s plans to expand its electric vehicle sales. Despite targeting 7,000 EX60 sales in the U.S., Volvo has reportedly struggled to ramp up manufacturing because of problems involving its new production technology. The delays…
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BMW iX5 Drives 550 Miles on a Charge, Beating EPA Estimate
The 2027 BMW iX5 electric SUV has reportedly traveled 550 miles on a single charge during a real-world drive from San Francisco to Newport Beach, California, exceeding its claimed EPA-estimated range by 115 miles. BMW initially aimed to cover 400 miles during the trip, but the all-electric SUV continued well beyond that target. If official…
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Chery Omoda 5 Faces Malaysia Registration Halt Over Axle Failures
The Chery Omoda 5 is facing a major safety investigation in Malaysia after reports of rear suspension failures prompted authorities to suspend the model’s Vehicle Type Approval. The action follows the circulation of footage showing a relatively new crossover with its rear wheels detached from the chassis. Chery Auto Malaysia has acknowledged the defect and…
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BMW Expands Gen6 Battery Production in China for New EVs
BMW has begun assembling its next-generation Gen6 battery packs at its Shenyang facility in China, marking another step in the automaker’s efforts to expand local electric vehicle production. The batteries will power locally manufactured EVs, including models in the company’s Neue Klasse lineup. The move comes as BMW faces declining sales in China and prepares…
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Dodge NASCAR Comeback Could Begin at the 2027 Daytona 500
Dodge could return to the NASCAR Cup Series as early as the 2027 Daytona 500, ending a 15-year absence from America’s premier stock car racing championship. Parent company Stellantis is reportedly finalizing plans for the comeback, which could make Dodge the series’ fourth manufacturer alongside Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota. Although the automaker has publicly targeted…
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BMW i3 Range Test Claims 753 Miles on a Single Charge
BMW’s latest i3 electric sedan is drawing attention for its claimed driving range, but a test conducted by BMW China has taken those numbers even further. The China-produced BMW i3 reportedly traveled 1,213 kilometers, or 753.7 miles, on a single charge, exceeding the range figures announced for the global model. The result highlights the ambitions…
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Ford Bronco Sport Oil Change Mistake Leads to $15,000 Repair Estimate
A Tennessee woman says her Ford Bronco Sport began smoking and showing visible flames shortly after an oil service at Ford of Franklin, raising concerns about a potentially costly maintenance mistake. According to her account, an independent mechanic later determined that the dealership had drained the transmission fluid instead of the engine oil, resulting in…
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Ford Nearly Named the Mustang Dark Horse SC the Boss
Ford considered calling its supercharged Mustang the Dark Horse Boss before settling on the Mustang Dark Horse SC, according to a report from Ford Authority. The automaker even filed a trademark for the alternative name before changing direction, reportedly because combining “Dark Horse” and “Boss” did not sound quite right. The decision leaves the new…
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Hyundai Recalls 94,622 Genesis Cars Over Seat Motor Fire Risk
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 94,622 Genesis sedans because front power seat motors could overheat and potentially cause a fire. The automaker is aware of two alleged fire incidents in the United States and is advising owners of affected vehicles to park outdoors, away from other vehicles and structures, while a repair solution is developed.…
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