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Geely-Renault firm Horse reveals hybrid conversion for electric cars

Autocar

It containsthe internal combustion engine, electric motor, gearbox and related electronics in a single unit that can be squeezedinto the same space as an EVs main drive motor. This means manufacturers could retrofit an electric car with the unitwithout needing to comprehensively re-engineer the car orhaving to set up a new production line.

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Alfa Romeo Recall Warns Owners Of Defect That Could Cause Total Brake Failure

Carscoops

Drivers could be left to rely solely on the electronic parking brake if a failure occurs. According to Alfa Romeo , 2,021 examples of the Giulia and Stelvio may have been manufactured with a loose connection between the brake pedal’s input rod and the actuator rod on the brake booster.

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Sharp electronics wants to make electric cars, but questions remain – report

Drive.com

The company responsible for manufacturing the Apple iPhone has teamed up with electronic maker Sharp, but poor financials and a reduction in patent applications hint at troubled times for Sharp. Sharp isn’t the first electronics specialist to move into the car business.

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New generation of talent key to supporting ‘green growth decade’

Motor Trader

Top employers in the UK automotive sector are investing in a major skills drive to grow apprenticeship numbers by almost a sixth in 2025, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) at the start of National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (10-16 February). “Our promise is well-paid, rewarding careers for years to come.

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Hyundai Recalls Ioniq 5 N After Fancy Left-Foot Braking Mode Risks Killing Brakes

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Read: Hyundai’s New Ioniq 5 N DK Edition Proves EVs Can Shred Tires And Egos Alike However, it has been revealed that, at certain times, the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) control software can trigger a depressurization of the ABS system, reducing braking performance.

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Ford Hit With Second-Biggest Fine Ever For Botched Recall

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The order spans a minimum of three years and requires the automaker to build a “multi-modal imaging test lab that focuses on low-voltage electronics.” When manufacturers fail to prioritize the safety of the American public and meet their obligations under federal law, NHTSA will hold them accountable.”

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Brabus manufacturing program announced for Australia in world-first

Drive.com

Brabus has chosen Australia for its bespoke manufacturing program with local luxury car distributor, Zagame. In a world first, German company Brabus and Zagame have launched a personalisation program in Australia to manufacture custom vehicles locally as a Stage 2 OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer).