Automotive news

In May of this year, Toyota recalled approximately 110,000 Corolla Cross models in North America due to a problem with the passenger airbag. It has now been revealed that 12,575 models in the United States (the number has not been specified for Canada), which had already been inspected for the defect, will need to be returned to dealers as they may require a repair.

Porsche has ruled out the idea of an electric 911, at least for now, but hybrid technology is definitely being studied. When the 911 992 undergoes its mid-cycle refresh within the next six to twelve months, some variants will receive electrified powertrains.

A smart vehicle with a variable transmission, the truck has a long bed and is better for hauling a trailer, and handles well in snow, says Vera Lum.

This news at the time generated a lot of interest. Already, three quarters of the shareholders of Olds Motor Works in Lansing and part of Buick Motor Company in Flint, Michigan, have accepted a merger plan. This plan involves the new company acquiring their shares and issuing its preferred and common shares in return on a fair basis.