Hankook Tire receives 2025 QR Zero Award from Ford Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it has earned a 2025 QR Zero Award from Ford Motor Company. The award is given to global partners who have marked zero quality issues during parts delivery and zero warranty claims over the past year. The award-winning Geumsan plant in South Korea supplies original equipment (OE) tires for the Ford F-150 pickup truck. It became the...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Skoda to withdraw from Chinese market by mid-2026 According to multiple press releases dated March 26, VW China announced Skoda’s plan for withdrawal from the Chinese market. Local sales activities will last until mid-2026, after which all warranty and post-sales services will remain available to Skoda users. The reason for Skoda’s withdrawal is the failure to keep up with the electrification pace of Chinese automakers. In 2024, Skoda achieve...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Thailand Action 2.0” strategy. The plan positions Thailand not just as a sales market, but as a future regional export hub, supported by continued model rollouts from 2026 and deeper localization. GAC also launched GAC CARE, its first service brand outside China, offering a lifetime EV powertrain warranty, 24/7 assistance, and a comprehensive ownership program. Its highlight at the show was the AION V 500 km variant, a Thailand-focused model ta...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

he Blue Bird Vision Propane 72-passenger school buses comes equipped with an IMMI 4Front driver airbag, a 7.3L V8 Ford engine and ROUSH CleanTech propane fuel system. Ford’s 335 hp 7.3-liter engine is compact and easy to maintain. The school propane buses retain equivalent horsepower, torque, and warranty coverage as its gas and diesel counterparts. Near-zero emission propane vehicles eliminate particulate matter and lower nitrogen oxides by 95...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

e introduced ‘Battery Flex’, a battery‑as‑a‑service (BaaS) plan developed with green-focused NBFC Ecofy, allowing customers to buy the X‑47 crossover electric motorcycle chassis starting at INR 149 thousand and subscribe to the battery from INR 2,499 per month with a five‑year battery warranty. Under the model, the upfront cost of owning an X‑47 is reduced by about 40%, the battery is financed separately on a fixed monthly fee, an...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

e Forester. The final units had to be registered by March to be sold as used vehicles. Subaru will continue operating in Brazil under Caoa Group terms. Service network support will be maintained through workshops of other Caoa brands and independent partners, ensuring maintenance, parts supply, and warranty fulfillment for existing owners. (Auto Esporte Brasil on Febraury 23, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

ified MIDC range of 468 km, while a 30-kWh pack is also available. The car supports fast charging from 20% to 80% in about 26 minutes and can add roughly 135 km of real‑world range in around 15 minutes under test conditions, and the 40-kWh pack carries a lifetime (15 years) high‑voltage battery warranty. TATA.ev also pointed to a charging ecosystem of over 230 thousand charging points across 1,500 cities, including more than 30,000 aggregate...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

ly chain, including approximately EUR 0.7 billion in cash payments to be paid over the next four years to rationalize battery manufacturing capacity   •  EUR 5.4 billion related to other changes in the company’s operations, including EUR 4.1 billion due to a change in estimate for contractual warranty provision, and EUR 1.3 billion of other charges, including workforce reductions in Europe. Decisive tactical strategy changes in H2 2025 in g...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/07

en Group of America to invest USD 13 million in Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills to meet existing and expected workforce demands, as well as retain more than 900 jobs.  As part of its investment, Volkswagen Group of America will consolidate all technical activities, including quality, engineering, warranty parts return center, and technical service center to serve as a technical campus shared across all functions and brands that are part of Volk...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

tionizes this approach to:     •    Enhance assembly efficiency    •    Simplify production workflows    •    Enable automation / reduce floor space    •    Enhance seat comfort    •    Enable modularity / component integration    •    Allow for craftsmanship and warranty Improvements    •    Enable easier serviceability / dealer upgrades (Adient release on January 22, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/23

airbags, electronic stability and traction control, hill-start assist, ABS with EBD, a rearview camera and front and rear parking sensors, supported by a reinforced body structure with impact-absorbing zones. In Brazil, the Hiace Furgão is priced at BRL 304,990 and is backed by Toyota’s extended warranty program of up to 10 years, three free scheduled services and fixed-price maintenance plans. (Toyota Brazil press release on January 15, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/17

arket was suspended in July 2025, awaiting any developments in the U.S. tariff regime then in place. "Production of the Dodge Hornet, built in Italy, has ended due to shifts in the policy environment. Dodge is committed to ensuring Dodge Hornet owners continue to receive customer support, service, warranty coverage and sustained parts supply," according to a Dodge spokesperson. The Dodge Hornet was based on Alfa Romeo Tonale with a Dodge-styled ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

ld in 2025. The model has now accumulated close to 500,000 units sold in Brazil over the past decade. Honda also highlighted the launch of the WR-V in November, which exceeded 4,500 units sold shortly after its market introduction. The model marked the debut of Honda’s six-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, which has since been extended to the entire new-vehicle lineup. Additional launches during the year included updates to the HR-V, the Civic ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/08

ric vehicles, including navigation and remote vehicle management features provided over a 10-year period without subscription. The automaker stated that its presence at the show is supported by strong commercial momentum and will be accompanied by promotional offers, financing options, and extended warranty programs. (Peugeot on January 6, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

-speaker Dynaudio audio system. Regarding safety, the vehicle features nine airbags, the DiSus-C electronic suspension and an ADAS 2 package with adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking and three lane-assist functions. The Atto 8 is priced at BRL 399,990 and carries a six-year vehicle warranty and an eight-year battery warranty. (BYD Brazil on November 25, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

model, designed for longer distance operations, will also support this feature. Exponent Energy is providing the battery system, charging network. The platform enables fast charging, real-time system monitoring, and operational data analysis. Kinetic Green vehicles will carry a 3,000-cycle battery warranty. The network, combined with a digital dashboard, will help operators plan charges and routes as the charging infrastructure expands into addi...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

ecome the official representative of the Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, and Corvette brands.  With this strategic partnership, GM is entering the Turkish market with all its brands and models through an official representative office for the first time. Sales, after-sales services, spare parts, and all warranty operations will be conducted through a dealership network integrated with GM's European operations, now under the guarantee of Tur Oto A.S. T...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/05

Regarding safety, the vehicle includes six airbags, automatic emergency braking, lane support, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, drowsiness detection, hill holder, and 360° park assist with eight sensors. The model is priced at USD 34,500 and comes with a three-year or 100,000 km warranty. (Stellantis Argentina on October 19, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/24

a solenoid which may suddenly open due to poor coil termination connection, potentially causing a sudden loss of propulsion. The Tier 2 supplier of the battery pack contactor is Sistemas Mecatrónicos InTiCa S.A.P.I. in Mexico, while the Tier 1 supplier is SongChuan in Taiwan. Tesla has received 36 warranty claims and 26 field reports related to the issue, though no reports of crashes, injuries or deaths.  Tesla will replace the affected contact...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/24

lion charging points across 27 European countries, including over 55,000 in UK. The expansion makes charging easier and more reliable for drivers of Kia’s electric models such as EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9, and PV5. The new Kia App simplifies charging by combining Kia Connect, Kia Charge, MyKia, Kia Warranty Book, and the Owner’s Manual into one easy-to-use platform. Drivers can find charging stations, track sessions, manage subscriptions, and p...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22