Another Chevrolet Bolt battery fire recall
Chevrolet Bolt battery fires require recall of 110 vehicles through 2021. November 6, 2024 — After years of action by General Motors, Chevrolet Bolt battery fires remain a problem. This is evidenced by the latest recall of approximately 110 Bolt EV and Bolt EUV vehicles, which were previously recalled in August 2021. The recall involves the 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt, whose batteries may catch fire due to failure to install diagnostic software. GM says the Bolt can catch fire when the battery is near or fully charged. For these Chevrolet Bolt owners, it's back to the charging process. “Set a target charge level feature in the vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge the vehicle more frequently to avoid draining the battery to the remaining 70 miles of range, park the vehicle outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors Leave the vehicle charged overnight.” Chevrolet Bolt battery fire recall letters will be mailed out on December…
Nissan Frontier recalls to replace headlights
Nissan is recalling 1,100 2024 Frontiers due to missing headlight aiming marks. November 1, 2024 — Nissan Frontier trucks are being recalled because the right-side headlight assembly may be missing or unable to read the headlight aiming marks, which could cause errors when aiming the headlights. More than 1,110 2024 Frontier trucks are being recalled due to headlight issues that violate federal safety standards. Nissan will inspect the truck to determine if the right-side headlight should be replaced. Nissan Frontier owners with questions are asked to call 800-867-7669 and ask for recall number PD121.
U.S. inflation nears Fed’s 2% target
CHICAGO - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September 2024 showed inflation at 2.4% for the month, slowing to close to the Federal Reserve's 2% target. This is the lowest level since February 2021, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Although the CPI report showed inflation cooling, the slowdown was less than expected. After seasonal adjustment, urban residents' CPI increased by 0.2%, of which the food index increased by 0.4% and the housing index increased by 0.2%. These two indices accounted for more than 75% of the monthly increase in all items. This was higher than the 0.01% forecast. "Unfortunately, the preferred trend indicator has risen to 1.98% in September after increasing 1.87% in August, so it's moving in the wrong direction compared to the monthly and year-over-year indicators," said Dr. Peter Rupert, University of California, Santa Clara. Professor of Economics at the University of Barbara. "However, it should be noted that our measure is slightly below the…
World ECR | International Sanctions Target Evil Russian Companies
Home > information > International sanctions target Russian evil group In a coordinated effort, the US, UK and Australia jointly imposed sanctions on members of the Russia-based Evil Corp "cybercrime group", which is reportedly linked to the equally notorious LockBit ransomware group, which is also said to operate in Russia Activity. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced the designation of seven individuals and two entities associated with Evil Corp as part of a broader strategy to combat cyber threats originating from Russia. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Justice released an indictment charging an Evil Corp member with using BitPaymer ransomware to target U.S. victims. Meanwhile, the UK imposed sanctions on 16 members of Evil Corp, underscoring the group's extensive involvement in cybercrime. Those sanctioned include Maksim Yakubets, who Britain says "has long led the group's operations and for which the U.S. Department of Justice has a $5 million reward." Yakubets also allegedly established strong ties…
Toyota reportedly cuts electric vehicle production target by 33%
The Japanese automaker downplayed the significance of the report, saying it still plans to produce 1.5 million electric vehicles a year by 2026 Toyota has reportedly cut its electric vehicle production target by a third due to market conditions. The automaker currently plans to produce around 400,000 electric vehicles in 2025 and around 1 million electric vehicles in 2026. Despite the production cuts, Toyota still plans to expand its electric vehicle lineup with upcoming new models. Not long ago, Toyota was criticized for relying on hybrids and having a lackluster electric vehicle lineup, a strategy that has proven to be correct, although Toyota has finally announced plans for a slew of new electric vehicles. However, the Japanese giant is reportedly holding back, as Nikkei claims Toyota will "dramatically slow down production of electric vehicles." Toyota currently plans to produce 1 million electric vehicles in 2026, which would be a 33% drop, according to the newspaper. MORE: Volvo abandons commitment to…
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