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US auto dealers sue Mahindra & Mahindra over diesel pickup and SUVs

Green Car Congress

A group of US automobile dealers filed a lawsuit (Case 1:12-cv-01935-TWT) on 4 June with the United States District Court, Northern District Of Georgia, Atlanta Division accusing the Indian truck manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra, Ltd. Mahindra told the dealers that its light trucks and SUVs were ready for delivery to the US market.

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Fire Risk Prompts Kia Niro Hybrid and PHEV Recall

The Truth About Cars

Recall documentation states that the circuit board could become contaminated with fluid, which could cause a short and lead to a fire. In some cases, the hybrid warning light may illuminate, but it’s unclear if the vehicles exhibit other warning signs during the failure.

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Ford Recalled Hundreds of Thousands of F-150s for Defective Parking Brakes

The Truth About Cars

Recall documents show that damaged wiring can cause the parking brake to activate unexpectedly, though the driver may get a warning light in the gauge cluster. To remedy the problem, dealers will inspect the wiring harness and install a new unit if necessary.& Ford said it is not aware of any accidents related to the issue.

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China to allow extended sales periods for ICE models based on existing emissions standard, report says

CN EV Post

China's policy on extending the sales period for vehicles built to the 6a emissions standard may be announced soon, National Business Daily reported today, citing Shen Jinjun, president of the China Auto Dealers Association (CADA), as saying at a forum. A study covering nearly 100 auto dealer groups showed that nearly 98.89

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2020-2022 Ford Explorer Being Recalled Over Rollaway Risk

The Truth About Cars

Based on documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford is worried that the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture under heavy torque loads. So, if you’ve been pinning the throttle at every green light, you’re probably more at risk than someone who has been feathering the gas pedal.

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What You Need to Know to Sell Your Car Online

Clean Fleet Report

You can place or receive a bid online from a reputable source, visit a physical auction or visit a nearby dealer. Any personal information on any of these documents should be blacked out. Network of Dealer Bids. KBB will want you to visit every dealer so that they can examine your car. Instant Cash Offer.

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Stellantis announces recall for 3,50,000 Jeep and RAM models. Check details

Baua Electric

Stellantis has not received reports of any crashes or injuries related to the issue, as per official documents. --> The recall encompasses both the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the extended Grand Cherokee L, featuring three rows of seats. All affected SUVs are from the 2021 through 2023 model years.

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