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Rivian Recalls 98,828 EVs Over Rearview Camera Fault
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Rivian Recalls 98,828 EVs Over Rearview Camera Fault

NHTSA campaign 26V597000 covers 98,828 Rivian R1S, R1T and R2 vehicles whose rearview camera image can be covered by an on-screen notification, breaching FMVSS 111. The fix is a free over-the-air update already installed on more than 95% of them.

#Rivian#recall#NHTSA#electric vehicles
via NewUJ Editorial
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Waymo Picks Singapore for 2028 Robotaxi Launch, First in SE Asia
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Waymo Picks Singapore for 2028 Robotaxi Launch, First in SE Asia

Waymo will run a commercial robotaxi service in Singapore from 2028, its first Southeast Asia market. Jaguar I-PACE cars arrive within months, followed by a year of manual driving to adapt to monsoon weather.

#waymo#robotaxi#singapore#self-driving cars
via NewUJ Editorial
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VW Recalls 208,724 US SUVs Over Corroding Steering Bolt
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VW Recalls 208,724 US SUVs Over Corroding Steering Bolt

NHTSA campaign 26V590000 covers the 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas and 2019-2021 Audi Q3: a right-side steering rack bolt can corrode and break, and the rack housing can then crack. Free bolt replacement; VIN lookup is already open.

#volkswagen#audi#recall#steering
via NewUJ Editorial
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BYD Recalls 183,211 Tang and Qin Cars Over Brake Pedal Defect
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BYD Recalls 183,211 Tang and Qin Cars Over Brake Pedal Defect

China's market regulator SAMR published a September 18, 2026 filing covering 183,211 BYD Tang and Qin vehicles built from 2014 to 2022. A brake pedal stopper pad can crack and detach, leaving brake lights permanently lit.

#BYD#recall#electric vehicles#China
via NewUJ Editorial
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Nearly 100,000 Jeep Wagoneers Recalled Over Roof Rack Bolts
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Nearly 100,000 Jeep Wagoneers Recalled Over Roof Rack Bolts

Chrysler's NHTSA recall 26V584000 covers four Jeep Wagoneer lines whose roof rack crossbar pivot bolts may be loose enough to let the bars detach on the road. Affected VINs became searchable on September 17, 2026.

#Jeep#Stellantis#recall#NHTSA
via NewUJ Editorial
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VW Mission Efficiency Sets 0.158 Cd World Record
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VW Mission Efficiency Sets 0.158 Cd World Record

Volkswagen says its Mission Efficiency prototype holds three EV world records, including a 0.158 drag coefficient, after a 1,278.36 km run to Vienna. The widely reported 900-mile single-charge range is not what happened.

#volkswagen#electric vehicles#efficiency#automotive
via NewUJ Editorial
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Ford Recalls 223,472 F-150s Over Fuel Tanks That Can Detach
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Ford Recalls 223,472 F-150s Over Fuel Tanks That Can Detach

Ford is recalling 223,472 F-150 pickups from the 2023-2027 model years because the fuel tank may be improperly secured and can leak fuel or detach while driving. Dealers will replace the tank straps free of charge, and owner letters are expected September 21, 2026.

#Ford#F-150#recall#NHTSA
via NewUJ Editorial
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Toyota Recalls 8,521 C-HR EVs Over Sudden Power-Loss Risk
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Toyota Recalls 8,521 C-HR EVs Over Sudden Power-Loss Risk

NHTSA recall 26V570000 covers 8,521 model-year 2026 Toyota C-HR electric SUVs: a BEV ECU software error can overcharge the pack and shut the drive system down while driving. The dealer reflash is free and not over-the-air; owner letters mail from October 18, 2026.

#Toyota#C-HR#recall#electric vehicles
via NewUJ Editorial
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Lucid Recalls 27,185 Air Sedans Over Fire Risk
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Lucid Recalls 27,185 Air Sedans Over Fire Risk

NHTSA says an overheating exterior lighting circuit in Lucid Air sedans could spark fires; owners told to park outside until an OTA fix installs.

#Lucid#recall#electric vehicles#NHTSA
via NewUJ Editorial
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