Changing of guard? BYD Seal EV sales exceed Toyota Camry
Although the Camry's sales gradually declined in the fourth quarter of this year - with sales of 661, 400 and 387 in October, November and December respectively - it still far ahead of the Seal in overall sales for the calendar year. . Toyota delivered 15,401 Camrys in 2024, with monthly highs of 2,468 units set in May and June respectively. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. In that month, Toyota Camry delivered 1,312 units, which means that its December 2024 delivery volume fell by 70.5% year-on-year. Toyota halted Australian Camry orders in October 2023 in response to "exceptional demand" when it confirmed that 90 per cent of potential buyers were choosing a hybrid version of the sedan over a petrol model. In December, it was reported that a large portion of consumers waiting to take delivery of the new Camry switched their orders…
Jeep designs a grille guard that converts into a bench
Grille guard protects radiator While making the vehicle look more rugged, Jeep may give them another use. The brand Stellantis has designed a grille guard that folds up to be used as a bench. This was disclosed in a patent application filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on April 28, 2023, and published by the agency on October 31 this year. Jeep Grille Guard Bench Patent Pictures According to the patent document, the grille guard will be attached to the vehicle's main structure via a bracket with a pivot mechanism, allowing it to be moved from a traditional vertical position to a horizontal position for use as a bench. The design calls for a tubular structure similar to traditional grill guards, with one or more removable panels to provide a more comfortable seat. When folded down, the grille guard provides seating like an opening tailgate, but extends from the front of the vehicle instead of the…
BMW water pump recall sparks lawsuit
The BMW class action lawsuit claims that the water pump recall cannot repair 720,000 vehicles. October 11, 2024 — BMW water pump recall sparks class-action lawsuit filed about six weeks after BMW recalled more than 720,000 vehicles due to water pump problems. According to BMW water pump recall documents: "Blow-by fluid in the PCV system may collect on the intake hose. If this occurs, this fluid may drip onto the plug connector. Over time, this may cause fluid into the plug and may cause a short circuit." — BMW The BMW water pump lawsuit covers the following recalled vehicles: 2014-2016 BMW 228i 2014-2016 BMW 228xi 2012-2016 BMW 328i 2012-2016 BMW 328xi 2014-2016 BMW 428i 2015-2016 BMW 428xi 2012-2016 BMW 528i 2012-2015 BMW X1 2013-2017 BMW X3 2015-2018 BMW X4 2016-2018 BMW X5 2012-2016 BMW Z4 BMW told the government that about 1% of recalled vehicles may be defective and that it did not tell customers not to drive their vehicles.…
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