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Harbor Freight’s recall of 3- and 6-ton jack stands was spurred by 11 reported injuries, Harbor Freight spokesman Craig Hoffman told Road & Track in an email. The issue—which can cause the stand to disengage and collapse—affects a small percentage of units from a certain factory. To be safe, the entire production run from that factory has been recalled. “[O]ver […] Vehicles Affected: Approximately 9,500 model-year 2019-20 Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid SUVs The Problem: The front lower suspension arms may have been manufactured with improperly produced material, which can lead to eventual separation from the wheels, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. The Fix: Dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms with […] The information was provided by two engineers who are currently working on the i4. The COVID 19 pandemic has made many automakers rethink the time frame for some of their model launches, but there are those manufacturers who say they are still on track. BMW is one of those manufacturers and its important i4 electric sedan is reportedly still on […] Once people recognize the positive side effect of lockdown, they might start thinking about emissions and EVs. According to a survey of 3,000 users of YourParkingSpace.co.uk in the UK, the lower levels of emissions during the coronavirus lockdown might increase consumer interest in electric vehicles. The reason is simple – people spotted higher air quality and silence, and can physically […] Expect to see some Special Vehicle Operations EVs and PHEVs debut in the next few years. Jaguar-Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations make the group’s highest performance and most exclusive models, none of which have been electric thus far. However, that will reportedly change as JLR intends to launch SV-branded plug-in hybrids and full EVs in the near future. And if […] European built cars imported to the UK will be slapped with a 10 percent increase on tariffs from 1 January 2021 when the transition period comes to an end. The Department for International Trade has confirmed cars built in EU countries will be hit with the charge under World Trade Organisation (WTO) guidelines in a similar way to other nations. READ […] The verdict: The Type R’s on-track credibility is boosted for 2020, but a new augmented engine sound is a head-scratcher. Versus the competition: Exuding poise, balance and loads of grip, the front-wheel-drive Type R performs as well as or better than its all-wheel-drive rivals. Below $40,000, you’ll have a hard time finding anything more track ready and fun than the […] If you’ve got to go fast, this fortnight’s GT Sport Time Trials will be right up your street. Both events feature some of the quickest machines in the game, and in the real world too, set on fictional high-speed circuits. The first event takes players to the Kyoto Driving Park, and the rolling hills of the Yamagiwa circuit. There’s very […] Up to 25 MW of power will be available on-demand (for short periods of time). Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced that the COVID-19 outbreak has not put a stop on the world’s largest Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) pilot project, announced in September 2019. Work at the FCA plant in Mirafiori, Italy has begun in partnership with the ENGIE Eps as the technology […] The Audi e-tron GT has been photographed once again as it runs road tests in Germany, following its cold-weather outing earlier in March. Here, the Audi e-tron GT development cars have been sighted departing from a Porsche facility, which isn’t so surprising given that the the e-tron GT shares its architecture with the also all-electric Porsche Taycan. As with the […]
Harbor Freight Says 11 Injuries, None Life-Threatening, Are Tied to Its Recalled Jack Stands
2019-2020 Toyota RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid: Recall Alert
Coronavirus Pandemic Hasn’t Affected BMW i4 Launch Plans For 2021
Will Lockdown's Lower Pollution Levels Lead To Higher Demand For EVs?
Jaguar-Land Rover Will Build Electrified SVO Performance Models
New car Brexit tariffs will ‘likely’ lead to a ‘further shift’ towards the used car market
2020 Honda Civic Type R Review: Same Lovable Type R With One Caveat
GT Sport Time Trials: I Am Speed
FCA Begins Work At Mirafiori On Vehicle-To-Grid Pilot Project
SPYSHOTS: Audi e-tron GT spotted road testing again