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MENA Newswire, DETROIT: Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 119,000 vehicles in the United States after federal safety regulators said a defect in certain engine block heaters can raise the risk of an under-hood fire when the heater is plugged in. The recall covers some Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with 2.0-liter engines, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA said the engine block heater in the affected vehicles may develop cracks that allow coolant to leak through the heater’s element pins. If coolant reaches the heater-to-cord interface and the system is connected to a 110-volt power supply, the condition can…

STUTTGART, November 19, 2025: Porsche has introduced the first fully electric version of its flagship SUV, the Cayenne, marking a pivotal moment in the brand’s electrification program. The new Cayenne Electric delivers up to 850 kW, equivalent to 1,156 PS, accelerating from zero to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and offering a range of up to 642 kilometers on a single charge. The model represents the most powerful production Porsche to date and a major milestone in the company’s electric transformation. The Cayenne, first launched in 2002, became a cornerstone in Porsche’s global success, bringing sports car performance into the SUV category. More than…

NORTH CAROLINA, Feb. 14: Toyota has opened its new battery manufacturing plant in North Carolina, confirming that its investment in the project has reached about $10 billion. The facility is one of the automaker’s largest manufacturing commitments in the United States and begins domestic production of lithium-ion batteries for its hybrid and electric vehicles. Initial production areas are now operational following years of phased construction across the large industrial campus. The plant, located in Randolph County, will supply batteries for electrified vehicles assembled at Toyota facilities across North America. According to the company, production will start with batteries for hybrid models, with additional…

US opens probe into 2.9M Tesla vehicles over FSD-related crashes and violations, raising safety concerns around autonomous systems

Ram reintroduces the 5.7‑liter HEMI V‑8 with eTorque in the 2026 Ram 1500, now available for order and arriving at dealers summer 2025.

Alphabet’s Waymo begins testing electric driverless cars in Denver and Seattle as part of a wider expansion across challenging U.S. weather conditions.

Tesla saw its seventh consecutive monthly decline in Europe as BYD surged with a 225 percent rise in EV registrations, reshaping the regional EV market.

Germany’s auto sector slashed 51500 jobs in a year as industrial employment fell 2.1 percent, driven by declining exports and rising operational costs.

Lotus has launched global production of the Evija, a 217 mph all-electric hypercar producing 2,039 PS, making it the fastest EV of its kind now in production.

Cadillac’s Elevated Velocity concept merges electric V-Series performance with off-road versatility, debuting a high-luxury crossover at The Quail 2025.