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Nissan cheated diesel emissions tests even after Volkswagen scandal rocked the industry
34+ min ago (1087+ words) Nissan has produced diesel cars that contained illegal emissions software, a previously unpublished letter from 2023 shows. The company started installing the software after Volkswagen had admitting using such so-called defeat devices in what would become known as Dieselgate. Carmaker Nissan…...
Over 1700 new truck drivers at the wheel through WA training program
2+ week, 1+ day ago (467+ words) A highly successful Western Australian truck driver training program was recognised earlier this month for its success in opening doors for over 1700 new drivers. The Heavy Vehicle Driving Operations (HVDO) Skill Set was developed in a joint effort between industry…...
Toyota and Government Partnership Explained
12+ hour ago (342+ words) Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), together with the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and Hydrogen South Africa (Hy SA), recently reached a significant milestone in South Africa's clean energy transition with the handover of a locally developed Mobile…...
From bicycles to EVs: A 40-year transformation in China
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (78+ words) Having first visited China in the 1980s, Professors Alexander Semenov and Tatyana Semenova offer a unique perspective on the country's transformation over the past four decades. They recount the era of "bicycle kingdoms" and traditional hutong life, contrasting it with today's…...
Toyota takes swipe at the aftermarket with new Hi Lux upgrade
13+ hour, 4+ min ago (299+ words) Toyota Australia has announced a new gross vehicle mass (GVM) upgrade for the Hi Lux, available as a factory-fit option to allow customers to carry more with the ute. From August 2026, certain Hi Lux 44 variants will be eligible for the…...
Jeep recalls 61, 711 Cherokee SUVs over PTU failure
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (280+ words) Bassyonni 18 May 2026 jeep is recalling 61, 711 Cherokee SUVs from the 2019 through 2023 model years after documents said an internal failure in the two-speed power transfer unit could cause an unexpected and unrecoverable loss of drive power. The recalled vehicles may also roll…...
A Toyota RAV4 Pickup Could Become Ford Maverick's Biggest Threat
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (574+ words) Toyota is seriously considering a move into the compact pickup segment, and its potential new model could become a direct threat to the Ford Maverick. The Maverick has spent the past few years defining a new class of urban work…...
Chrysler Recalls 61000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs Over Transmission Defect
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (295+ words) Chrysler is recalling 61, 711 Jeep Cherokee SUVs in the United States due to a potential powertrain failure that could increase the risk of a crash. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents released in May 2026 indicate the defect involves the two-speed power…...
Jeep Recalls 61711 Cherokee SUVs Over Power Transfer Unit Defects
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (327+ words) Harian Basis. co Jeep Recalls 61711 Cherokee SUVs Over Power Transfer Unit Defects FCA US LLC, operating under Stellantis, announced a safety recall for 61, 711 Jeep Cherokee SUVs from the 2019 through 2023 model years due to a defective powertrain component. Official recall documents…...
Toyota Keeps Trying To Assemble A Hydrogen Market That Refuses To Form
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (1448+ words) Michael Barnard works with executives, investors, and policymakers to navigate the pathways toward decarbonization. He helps make sense of complex transitions by combining insights from physics, economics, and human systems, turning them into practical strategies and clear opportunities. His work…...