Frustrated Memphis officials may sue Hyundai, Kia
More than 22,000 cars have been stolen in Memphis over the past two years, with Hyundai and Kia models the most common targets go through Brad Anderson 2 hours ago Ignition defects in Hyundai and Kia make their vehicles prime targets for thieves. The two automakers have paid $200 million to settle the class-action lawsuit. More than 22,000 cars have been stolen in Memphis, with Hyundai and Kia topping the list. If you thought Hyundai and Kia were done with their car theft problem, think again. The two automakers may now face a lawsuit from the city of Memphis, which is scrambling to find answers amid an increasing number of stolen vehicles, many from both brands. While these thefts are not a new problem, this time, it's getting personal. Fragile design meets virality Thefts from Hyundai and Kia vehicles began to surge in 2021, when social media posts went viral, revealing how easy it was to steal certain models due…
Jeep owners sue Strantis over Wrangler, Gladiator
Owners claim they would not have purchased the vehicles if they had known about the risks go through Brad Anderson November 21, 2024 19:11 NHTSA recently launched an investigation into 781,000 Jeeps that are at risk of catching fire. The fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical connector in the power steering pump. While some electric vehicles appear to have a tendency to spontaneously combust when not in use, a lawsuit filed in the United States claims that 2021-2023 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler models may also accidentally catch fire. The lawsuit filed in Michigan names four plaintiffs who own Wrangler and Gladiator models and, while none of their vehicles caught fire, they feared a fire could break out at any time. Those concerns are fueled by a recently announced investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration involving 781,000 Jeep vehicles built in 2021 through 2023. READ: 781,000 Jeeps under NHTSA investigation after under-hood fires A National…
Toyota and Subaru sue 86 and BRZ over engine failure
A new lawsuit points to a host of factors that may have contributed to the premature failure of the 86/BRZ boxer engine go through Brad Anderson 10 hours ago A new lawsuit claims that 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter engines are prone to catastrophic failure. The plaintiff claimed that the engine in her Toyota 86 failed after only about 64,000 miles. Toyota and Subaru are said to be aware of the issues but have yet to resolve them. A U.S. woman has filed a lawsuit against Toyota and Subaru, claiming the horizontally opposed four-cylinder engines in the Scion FR-S, Toyota 86/GR 86 and Subaru BRZ models are prone to catastrophic failure at low mileage, even under warranty. . Plaintiff Laura Young purchased a used 2019 Toyota 86 in October 2021, but less than two years later, in April 2023, the car suddenly lost power, the engine failed, and the mileage was only about 64,000 miles (approximately 103,000 kilometers). A mechanic inspected the…
World ECR | Court of Appeal: US can sue Türkiye’s Halkbank
A U.S. federal appeals court has ruled that Turkey's state-owned Halkbank can be prosecuted for allegedly evading U.S. sanctions on Iran, rejecting the bank's argument that it is protected by sovereign immunity. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has ruled that Turkiye Halk Bankasi AS (“Halkbank”) is not immune from prosecution because of its “business activities,” which the court said include alleged involvement in “money laundering and other fraudulent schemes designed to evade sanctions.” U.S. sanctions. In an opinion ruled on October 22, the court wrote that under common law, foreign state-owned enterprises do not enjoy absolute immunity in all criminal cases. While immunity may protect foreign governments and their agencies in the performance of governmental functions, the court held that "there is no basis at common law for concluding that a foreign state-owned company is absolutely immune from prosecution ... for alleged crimes related to its business activities." Behavior." The case centers on what prosecutors describe…
186 – Trade Show Learning for Growth – with Sue Monhait
Solid Learning Fuels Growth!! Sue Monhait is a business owner, podcast host, speaker, coach, and bestselling author who affectionately refers to a group of people as “Gifter-Baker-Crafter-Makers” – people who create beautiful and/or delicious products that they want to share with the world. Sue owns two businesses, including The Ribbon Print Company, which provides custom ribbon printing systems that produce personalized and branded products on-site, and Gift Biz Unwrapped, which offers free and paid business development and growth coaching, including her #1 weekly podcast. We discuss: Experience and learning from many years of trade shows How have you seen the show change? Biggest mistake of the show? How do you tell if a show is a success? Sue’s top tips: For Producers – Provide detailed exhibition procedures as early as possible to make it easy for exhibitors to participate. For exhibitors, plan your major shows throughout the year and book them in advance to get the best spots. Then, if…
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