FBI deepens investigation into Volkswagen Atlas phantom brake issues
Volkswagen said it has received 226 reports of Atlas models activating the AEB system for no apparent reason. go through Brad Anderson 13 hours ago An NHTSA investigation revealed that the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas received 44 complaints of unexpected braking. Phantom braking complaints include four injuries and one crash, raising serious safety concerns. ODI analysis shows the 2019 Atlas had the highest brake complaints rate among Volkswagens. The Volkswagen Atlas is now under greater scrutiny after multiple reports that its autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system activates without any warning or reason. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has upgraded its investigation of the 2019 Atlas from a preliminary assessment to an "engineering analysis," suggesting the problem may be more widespread and potentially serious. Concerns about the Atlas first surfaced last year when NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received complaints about the SUV's AEB system. Drivers report sudden, unexpected braking even when there are no obstacles in the road…
The global manufacturing slowdown deepens, supply chains
The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index for August 2024 showed that global procurement activity contracted by the largest amount since December 2023, with manufacturers in North America, Europe and Asia reporting underutilization of capacity. The index fell to -0.37, the lowest level this year, indicating falling demand and overcapacity among global suppliers. See also: GEP Global Supply Chain Index predicts manufacturing downturn will continue until 2024 The North American market was the weakest, with a sharp drop in demand for US factories, while the European manufacturing recession, affected by Germany and France, continued to deepen. Meanwhile, Asian suppliers, including China, have idled capacity for the first time since March, although India remains a major supplier. Despite weak market conditions, UK manufacturers are still operating at close to full capacity. The report highlighted shrinking global demand, lower inventories, fewer material shortages, stable labor conditions and slightly lower transportation costs as manufacturers brace for further economic headwinds. GEP President Neha Shah…
German car sales plunge in August as electric car sales decline deepens
Electric vehicle registrations fell 69%, with overall sales down 28%, especially for Tesla go through Chris Chilton 50 seconds ago The latest data shows that car sales in Germany fell sharply in August compared with the same period last year, with electric car sales falling the most. Electric vehicle registrations fell 69% last month, while total passenger car sales fell 28%. Tesla's sales plunged 66% in August, but Peugeot and Volvo's sales increased. public Executives this week defended plans to close two plants by telling angry workers that the auto market was in a slump.Demand is unlikely to return to pre-coronavirus levels. The downturn is most pronounced in Germany, new data show. Data from Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt - KBA) showed that total passenger car sales fell 28% in August compared with the same period last year. Related: Subsidy cuts cause German electric car sales to plummet 37% German brands all saw sharp declines, including Mini (down 45%),…
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