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By Zachary Visconti Posted on September 24, 2024 Multinational automaker Stellantis is now facing additional strikes from unions in Italy, after the largest automotive union in the U.S. last week threatened multiple strikes against the company. On Tuesday, Italian metalworkers’ unions FIM-CISL, UILM, and FIOM announced plans to hold a strike against Stellantis on October 18, according to a report from Automotive News Europe . Data from FIM-CISL for the first half of the year show a 25-percent decline in output from Stellantis factories in Italy, painting a grim picture that was highlighted during a press conference on Tuesday. “The situation is bad, very bad,” said Rocco Palombella of the UILM during the conference, which included officials from all three unions. Currently, the FIM-CISL projects that the Fiat parent company will produce just more than 500,000 units in Italy for the full year, down from 751,000 last year. The automaker also produces the F

Kia issued a recall for 12,400 EV9 models due to a software glitch that could cause the remote smart parking feature to fail to stop as intended. Kia will recall 12,400 EV9 models over a software glitch The Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) feature is designed to park your EV9 or summon it when parked with the press of a button (learn more in the video below). Kia’s RSPA uses sensors to remotely control the vehicle’s steering wheel, speed, and gearshifts to maneuver it to and from a parking space. However, a recently discovered error with the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) software can cause a glitch. As a result, the system may fail to apply enough brake pressure during frequent stops or traveling at less than 2 mph. Kia first noticed the issue earlier this month after an EV9 model in Korea using the feature collided with a parked car. Kia notified the NHTSA of the recall on September 17, 2024, which potentially affects 12,400 2024 EV9 models. Owner notification letters

Stephen, affectionately known as Rivers, has gracefully transitioned from being a repair shop manager and autocross enthusiast to a full-time writer. He’s unleashed his literary prowess on a number of publications like Road & Track, The Autopian, HotCars, CarsForSale, AutoEvolution, VINSmart, BadVIN, and a plethora of other small businesses brave enough to handle his wit. These days, Stephen spends his time on Carscoops sleuthing for top-secret intel on how automakers and customers interact while daydreaming about tearing up the race track. If you stumble into his garage, you’ll spot a Ford Flex Limited, a MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4, and a classic 2004 Lexus IS200 that refuses to give up its manual transmission. And when he’s not weaving tales, you might catch him doing some ministry work, dominating the hockey rink, or cruising on a bicycle — because life’s just too short for monotony. The post Police Officer Crashes Into Multiple Cars While Responding Without Lights Or Siren

Hailing from Metro Detroit, it was practically destiny for Michael Gauthier to dive headfirst into the automotive industry. With a career spanning nearly two decades, he has graced publications like Worldcarfans and its successor, Motor1. In a twist of fate, he landed at CarScoops in 2017, where he now spends his days crafting reviews, offering captivating first looks, and keeping up with the rapid pace of daily news stories. And yes, he does find time to sleep… occasionally The post VW’s Famous Gewürz Ketchup Came, Went, And You Totally Missed It appeared first on Cars News Magazine . The Auto Xone

By Zachary Visconti Posted on September 22, 2024 Tesla will soon begin rolling out Autopark to a wider group of Cybertruck owners, after the company initially began releasing the feature to a select few earlier this month. In the past few weeks, Tesla has rolled out two initial builds of Autopark for the Cybertruck to special testers, as Teslascope reports. However, on early Saturday morning, the outlet spotted an update deploying Autopark on Tesla Vision more widely to regular Cybertruck customers for the first time, and it’s expected to go out “shortly.” Autopark on Tesla Vision for Cybertruck has now expanded to include regular customers for the first time. The two previous builds, including a new revision just days ago, were only released to a few special testers. We expect all Cybertruck to receive this update shortly. https://t.co/35wdm0henb — Teslascope (@teslascope) September 21, 2024 Teslascope reports on its website that the aforementione

Brad Anderson’s lifelong affair and fascination with cars started young. Before even graduating high school, he was cutting his teeth on automotive writing at High Gear Media. His byline has since graced the pages of Topspeed and GTspirit. After earning his degree in Melbourne, Australia, Brad shifted gears to join Carscoops, where he’s been fueling our readers’ passion for all things automotive. Whether it’s exploring the nuances of a humble hatchback or the exhilaration of a supercar worth more than a house, Brad thrives on the thrill of driving, dissecting, and dishing on cars. The post Six-Wheeled Ferrari Testarossa Will Give Maranello An Aneurysm appeared first on Cars News Magazine . The Auto Xone

The Polestar 3 has long been promised to be the first true branded BEV from the Volvo- and Geely-owned automaker, and it has a lot riding on its success. After taking a trip out to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to test drive both variants of the Polestar 3, I think this SUV is something pretty special inside and out. Table of contents A quick background on the Polestar 3 SUV The Polestar 3 is a new SUV from the EV brand that is majority-owned by China’s Geely Holding. It was initially  announced in October 2022 . In addition to being the first SUV from Polestar  ($PSNY) , it will also be the first model built on US soil in South Carolina. The SUV was initially scheduled to launch in Q4 2023, but Polestar delayed its arrival to Q1 2024, citing the need for  more time to develop the software  used in its platform shared with Volvo Cars and the EX90. In February, however, Volvo announced it would sell most of its stake  in Polestar. Regardless, the brand has pushed ahead in China with