Ford Recalling More Than 550,000 Trucks Due to Transmission Problem
Ford is recalling more than 550,000 pickup trucks in the US due to potential transmission issues. The news comes after the company previously announced recalls. The problem affects some 2014 F-150 pickup trucks, the Associated Press reports. report Tuesday, indicating the transmission may suddenly downshift into first gear. The AP article continues that this problem […]
Chrysler recalls more than 211,000 SUVs and pickup trucks due to software malfunction
Stellantis-owned Chrysler is recalling more than 211,000 SUVs and pickup trucks in the United States because of a software glitch that could cause the vehicles’ electronic stability control systems to stop working. The recall affects certain 2022 Dodge Durango, Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 model vehicles. According to documents released by the National Highway Traffic […]
Toyota Recalls 100,000 Pickup Trucks, Luxury SUVs Amid Engine Stalling Issues
(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Avril Elfi from OANTuesday, June 4, 2024 1:20 PM Toyota plans to recall about 100,000 pickup trucks and 3,500 Lexus LX600 luxury SUVs due to a problem that could cause the engine to lose power while driving. advertisement Reports have surfaced that some engines have manufacturing reports accidentally left inside […]
Canine unit finds over 400 pounds of cocaine hidden in truck’s fuel tanks at U.S. border
Drug trafficking continues to be a significant problem along the U.S.-Mexico border. U.S. Customs and Border Protection reportedly found over 400 pounds of cocaine hidden in a tractor-trailer’s fuel tanks on Friday. The discovery was made during an inspection at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility as a commercial tractor-trailer was seeking entry into the U.S. […]
Average age of US cars, trucks hits new record amid high prices for new vehicles
FOX Business’ Jeff Flock reports that auto repair costs have risen 33% in the past four years. As new vehicle prices remain high, the average age of cars and light trucks currently on the road in the U.S. will reach a new record of 12.6 years in 2024, according to vehicle registration data tracked by […]
Mexican Government Provides Buses, Trucks to Aid Migrant Caravan’s Trek to U.S. Border
The Mexican government provided buses and trucks for hundreds of migrants who have been traveling in Mexico for more than a month. The migrant caravan’s destination is Mexico’s northern border. In the latest chapter in the ongoing migrant caravan, the state government of Oaxaca has provided several buses and trucks to transport migrants north to […]
FACT CHECK: Did Trucks Carrying Cigarettes Recently Enter Gaza?
image shared on facebook It claims to show a truck loaded with cigarettes that recently entered Gaza. Verdict: False That claim is false. The image, originally shared on April 7 on the Jordanian Prime Minister’s verified Facebook page, shows a truck carrying food, not cigarettes, to Gaza. Fact check: According to reports, the Israel Defense […]
Amazon plans to deploy a dozen electric seaport trucks amid push to slash tailpipe emissions
LOS ANGELES, May 7 (Reuters) – Amazon.com said on Tuesday the Volvo electric big rigs it plans to deploy this year to pick up cargo from the country’s busiest container port in Southern California The first of 12 machines was announced. The e-commerce giant is already using eight of these semi-trucks at its Los Angeles/Long […]
Sinaloa Cartel Torches Trucks, Blocks Highways in Mexico Following Arrests
In Mexico’s Zacatecas state, gunmen from the Sinaloa cartel torched several vehicles and blocked a highway in response to a series of arrests by authorities. The violence quickly spread to multiple regions of the state, where the Sinaloa Cartel is engaged in a bitter turf war with a faction of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. […]
Stellantis to Make Hydrogen Ram Trucks in Mexico
Multinational automaker Stellantis plans to launch its first hydrogen-fueled vehicle for the U.S. market using the Mexican-made Ram 5500 truck. Stellantis executives announced The company’s hydrogen-fueled Ram 5500 heavy-duty pickup truck will be built in Mexico and sold in the U.S. market, with a focus on hydrogen-friendly California. “We have begun production of heavy-duty vehicles […]