Focus on Transport
NHTSA closes preliminary investigation into 1.8m Toyota SUVs
Battery fires at the centre of NHTSA RAV4 investigation partly blamed on exceeding lifespan.
NHTSA closes probe into Tesla vehicles over front suspension failure
The NHTSA Tesla evaluation had been opened in 2020 to look at an alleged failure of front suspension fore links in the Model...
Mercedes chief in South Korea to meet residents hit by EV fire damage
After South Korea Mercedes fire that fuelled public fears over EVs, chief executive will meet affected residents of apartment complex.
California allows Chinese robotaxi firm WeRide to test with passengers
Driverless taxi company WeRide approved for testing in California despite looming US ban on Chinese-developed systems.
Melbourne officials vote to ban rental e-scooters
Melbourne has banned rental e-scooters, abruptly moving to end a trial contract with two firms after a community revolt.
White House senior climate adviser touts law’s Republican state benefits
John Podesta touted the benefits of incentives offered by the Biden administration's signature climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act.
GM to recall over 21,000 US electric SUVs over braking concerns
The recall would affect GM's 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq all-wheel drive models.
Mercedes-Benz Korea discloses EV battery makers after fire
The August 1 fire damaged hundreds of vehicles and created a national panic amid growing calls for transparency on battery supply chains.
Volkswagen delays launch of Trinity EV further, source says
The German automaker had been due to release the new ID.4 under the Trinity project using its new SSP platform.
Indians who paid a deposit for Tesla EVs ask for it back as cars fail to arrive
In the eight years since Tesla’s initial promise to sell cars in India, the automaker has failed to follow through.
