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Toyota recalls Prius cars, halts orders due to door handle fault – ET Auto

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Toyota supplier Tokai Rika Co said its door switches for Prius cars had issues and the company expected to incur 11 billion yen (USD 71 million) in costs due to the product recall. Toyota Motor has recalled more than 135,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan and suspended taking new orders for the model due to a problem with rear door handles.

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SUV sales surge in India’s preowned car market – ET Auto

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The rise in SUV sales highlights the evolving trend in India’s car market, with consumers increasingly gravitating towards vehicles that offer both comfort and style, along with higher ground clearance and heavy vehicle build. This trend reflects an increasing preference for larger, premium vehicles in Tier II and Tier III cities.

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Germany’s Vay launches remote-driven car service in Las Vegas – ET Auto

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German remote-driving startup Vay said on Wednesday it had launched its first commercial service in Las Vegas where a “teledriver”, or remote driver, delivers electric short-term rental cars to customers then collects them after the rental. Unlike autonomous vehicles , it relies on a remote human driver.

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Safeguarding connected cars from cybersecurity threats – ET Auto

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Cyber threats are constantly evolving, making it essential for smart car owners to stay informed about the latest trends and best practices in cybersecurity. In an age where technology seamlessly integrates into various aspects of our lives, the concept of smart cars has become increasingly prevalent.

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Pre-used car mart sees vrooming demand for premium SUVs – ET Auto

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According to top used car platforms, many of these vehicles are commanding as much as 60%-70% of their showroom prices in the used mart. According to top used car platforms, many of these vehicles are commanding as much as 60%-70% of their showroom prices in the used mart.

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Suzuki and SkyDrive start production of ‘flying cars’ in Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan – ET Auto

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have started manufacturing ‘ flying cars ’ in Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Download ETAuto App Get Realtime updates Save your favourite articles Scan to download App The post Suzuki and SkyDrive start production of ‘flying cars’ in Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan – ET Auto appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Zoomcar Partners with ACKO Drive to increase car fleet – ET Auto

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a leading marketplace for self-drive car sharing, has partnered with ACKO Drive , a car buying platform by ACKO, to empower local Zoomcar Hosts to expand their car fleet. Zoomcar Hosts earned approximately USD 4 million according to Zoomcar’s Q3 2023 results, and are focused on making car hosting just as popular as car renting.

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