July 27, 2024
SUVs & Crossovers

100,000 Toyota Tundras and Lexus LXs to receive engine replacements due to recall

During June 2024, Toyota issued a recall for approximately 102,000 units of the Tundra and Lexus LX models produced in 2022 and 2023 due to an engine issue. Originally, the company did not have a solution for the problem but has now decided to replace the engine in the affected vehicles. Identified as recall number

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Industry News

Treasure in the Scrapyard: Vintage 1963 International C-1000 Pickup

Chicago’s International Harvester Corporation started selling light trucks in 1907 and continued production until the final IHC Scout Terras were built as 1980 models. The company’s pickup production spanned until 1975, featuring models like the K/KB-Series, L-Series, R-Series, S-Series, A/B-Series, C-Series, and D-Series. Today, a C-Series half-ton is found in a northeastern Colorado self-service boneyard.

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News

Aston Barclay partners with KINTO UK for vehicle remarketing

KINTO UK, a fleet management company owned by Toyota Motor Europe, has selected Aston Barclay as an additional remarketing partner. Starting with the Wakefield fleet sale on Friday, 2nd August, and followed by the Westbury sale on Tuesday, 6th August, a range of vehicles from KINTO will be featured in Aston Barclay’s sales events. The

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Motorsports

Verstappen Holds off McLaren’s Aggressive Attack, Incurs 10-Place Penalty at Belgian GP

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Max Verstappen, last season’s dominant force in Formula One, now faces stiff competition from a pack of chasers led by McLaren’s Lando Norris at the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. Verstappen will also have to overcome a 10-place grid penalty due to his team installing a fifth power unit in his

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News

Yuki Tsunoda Slapped with 60-Grid Penalty by FIA in a 20-Spot Grid Situation

Image: RB F1 Team The upcoming Belgian Grand Prix is the fourteenth round of the 2024 season, and Visa Cash App RB driver Yuki Tsunoda has already used all of his allotted Red Bull Drivetrains engine replacements for the season. Every time a regulated “power unit element” is replaced, it comes with a ten-spot grid

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Insurance

Debunking Common Myths About Renters Insurance

Renting a home can offer residents a flexible and stress-free living situation, allowing them to maintain a minimal financial investment while still ensuring safety, security, and stability in their daily lives. Even though renters may not own the property they live in, they still face many of the same risks and exposures as homeowners. Therefore,

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News

Stellantis dealers face tough incentive requirements

Stringent incentive requirements are posing challenges for Stellantis dealers in promoting leases despite the growth of Stellantis Financial Services’ portfolio in the second quarter. Stellantis NV has scaled back incentive programs to focus on specific vehicles and existing Stellantis leaseholders, primarily to bolster Stellantis Financial Services (SFS), according to Jay Slingerland. FAQs What are the

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Electric & Hybrid Cars

Unveiling the Karma Coupe and GT-UV Concept at Pebble Beach, Ready for Production

Karma Automotive, the company that emerged after the downfall of Fisker Automotive, will make an appearance at the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance to introduce a duo of new models. At least one is an electric vehicle (EV), and both will be positioned as high-end luxury models when they hit the market later in the

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News

102,092 Engines to be Replaced in Toyota Tundra and Lexus LX Recall Fix

Image: Toyota Previously in May, it became apparent that Toyota needed to address the frequent malfunctions of its twin-turbo 3.4-liter V6 engines, which are utilized in the Tundra pickup truck and Lexus LX 600 SUV. After investigating potential solutions, it has been determined that the most effective course of action to rectify the situation is

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News

CEO of Stellantis considers UK operations in light of EV policy concerns

The company also reported significant drop in net profit for H1 2024. Credit: MikeDotta / Shutterstock. Global automotive manufacturer Stellantis is reassessing its manufacturing operations in the UK as CEO Carlos Tavares highlights the challenges posed by climate policies on the company’s business. The government’s zero emission vehicle mandate, which mandates electric car production targets

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