• BMW Issues A Recall for Eight X5 and X7 SUVs
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    BMW Issues A Recall for Eight X5 and X7 SUVs

    Several 2024 BMW X5 and X7 vehicles are subject to a recall in the United States due to a defect in the instrument panel that may affect airbag functionality in a crash scenario. According to a recall notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the passenger airbag’s module insert might not be securely fastened to the instrument panel’s underside. This issue arises because the panel’s resin does not meet the required specifications, potentially compromising airbag deployment and causing parts of the panel to detach during a collision, heightening injury risks. The recall affects five 2024 BMW X5 sDrive40i and X5 xDrive40i models manufactured on January 29, 2024, along…

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  • New Yokohama Off-Road Tyres Launched: Geolander All-Terrain & Mud-Terrain
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    New Yokohama Off-Road Tyres Launched: Geolander All-Terrain & Mud-Terrain

    Yokohama India launched two new additions to its popular Geolandar series – the Geolandar X-AT and Geolandar M/T G003. These cutting-edge tires are engineered to deliver unparalleled performance and durability, catering to the diverse needs of off-road enthusiasts and adventurers. The Geolandar X-AT positioned in between All Terrain and Mud Terrain offers exceptional performance across a variety of terrains. With its all-terrain capabilities, this tire ensures superior traction and stability on both paved roads and off-road trails. Whether navigating through rocky terrain or cruising on highways, the Geolandar X-AT delivers a smooth and reliable driving experience. The Geolandar M/T G003 is specifically crafted for loose (mud/slush) terrain, offering unmatched traction…

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  • These Three Vintage Mercedes Benz Cars are up for Grabs
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    These Three Vintage Mercedes Benz Cars are up for Grabs

    The 1903 Mercedes-Simplex 60 HP “Roi des Belges”, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster and 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing will all headline Amelia Island Auctions. The 1903 Mercedes-Simplex 60 HP “Roi des Belges”, is particularly interesting as it comes fresh to market from 121 years of continuous family ownership. The car will also be displayed at the upcoming Salon Rétromobile exhibition. 1903 Mercedes-Simplex 60 HP “Roi des Belges” (Approximately Upwards of USD 10,000,000) Image courtesy of Gooding & Company The Mercedes-Simplex 60 HP is a classic vintage car and was the blueprint for all of the automobiles that would follow. Considered to be the very first supercar, its design was so ahead of its time that…

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  • Rose-tinted Vauxhall Nova GTE for sale
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    Rose-tinted Vauxhall Nova GTE for sale

    Just imagine for a second the roads of Britain without small, cheap Vauxhalls on them. It would be a very, very different automotive landscape, because so many of them have been bought for so many decades. Generations of Corsas have been best sellers since the early 1990s, and that looks set to continue with the demise of the Ford Fiesta. Before the Corsa was the Nova, of course, meaning something like 40 years now of Vauxhall superminis up and down the land. It’s easy to think of the Fiesta or the Mini as the nation’s small car of choice, though it’s impossible to argue with the sheer amount of Vauxhalls on…

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  • Ford recalls nearly 1.9M Explorers for loose parts
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    Ford recalls nearly 1.9M Explorers for loose parts

    Ford has recalled the 2011-2019 Ford Explorer SUV for a trim piece that can come loose while driving and become a road hazard to other drivers, the NHTSA disclosed Monday.  The piece in question is on either of the Explorer’s A-pillars, which are the two arms that frame the windshield. Due to improper assembly, the plastic brackets holding the trim piece in place may not have been properly secured. This can cause the trim piece on either side of the windshield on the exterior of the Explorer to rattle, and there may be excessive wind noise. The most obvious sign would be pieces missing from the A-pillar, and an exposed…

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