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Hyundai recalls 96, 000 Tucson SUVs and hybrids after instrument panels can go blank
8+ hour, 3+ min ago (288+ words) A Hyundai vehicle recall is putting thousands of drivers on alert after a software issue was found that could cause instrument panels to suddenly go dark. For everyday commuters, that could mean critical driving information vanishing at the exact moment…...
US auto-safety regulator closes Tesla 'phantom braking' probe into 6. 95 lakh vehicles as complaints fall
6+ hour, 52+ min ago (181+ words) livemint. com The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed its 2022 preliminary investigation into nearly 695, 000 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over reports of unexpected braking, concluding that the issue posed a low demonstrated safety risk and that…...
South Korea Announces Recall Of 146, 505 Vehicles Across Hyundai, BYD, Mercedes And Five Other Automakers Over Safety Defects
10+ hour, 21+ min ago (53+ words) South Korea's transport ministry announced that six automakers, including Hyundai Motor, BYD Korea, Mercedes-Benz Korea, Volvo, Jaguar Land Rover Korea and Stellantis Korea, will voluntarily recall 146, 505 vehicles across 38 models to fix defects affecting instrument clusters, seat belt warnings, steering systems,…...
How to Use Chat GPT to Negotiate Your Next Car
15+ hour, 40+ min ago (126+ words) Hate dealing with car dealerships? Car salespeople use pre-programmed "word tracks" and proven sales techniques to predict your every move. In this video, Keith Barry (Senior Automotive Reporter at Consumer Reports) breaks down how you can use Chat GPT to…...
Automotive Io T " On Trend
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1109+ words) On Trend " July 2026 By George Malim June 2025 OEMs continue to closely guard embedded technology and are increasingly strong as the gateway to in-car technology. That encompasses both hardware and software as the software-defined vehicle (SDV) becomes a reality. The next…...
Figure AI's F. 03 returns to BMW's factory floor
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (269+ words) Figure AI's next-gen humanoid, Figure 03, has arrived at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg " taking over from Figure 02, which helped build over 30, 000 BMW X3s in 2025. This time, the robot isn't just loading sheet metal. It's tackling sequencing: sorting unordered parts and pulling loaded…...
Driver app engagement unlocks 9% fuel saving and "200k cost cuts for fleets
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (305+ words) Engaging commercial drivers through mobile app gamification significantly boosts fuel efficiency and safety while slashing fuel costs, according to a new study from Lightfoot. Analysing performance data from For a 500-vehicle fleet each covering 13, 500 miles per year, that gap translates…...
Hyundai's Tucson recall hints at broader auto industry challenges
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (563+ words) Hyundai is recalling its best-selling vehicle for an issue that any automotive brand could experience. More than 96, 000 Hyundai Tucson small SUVs are being recalled because of a software error that can temporarily prevent critical information from appearing on the vehicle's…...
Sola X introduces AC-side V2 H system at Intersolar Europe 2026
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (463+ words) Sola X Power recently introduced its Binary Series vehicle-to-home (V2 H) system at Intersolar Europe 2026, presenting an AC-side approach to bidirectional charging for residential solar and storage applications. The system is designed to connect a compatible electric vehicle with rooftop PV, home…...
Couple Says EV Software Update Left Them Stranded in a Parking Lot for Nearly Two Hours
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (634+ words) Over-the-air software updates have become a normal part of owning many modern vehicles, especially electric cars. They allow automakers to fix bugs, improve performance, and even add new features without requiring a visit to the dealership. While those updates are…...