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Time of India
40 minutes ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Ford recalls over 694,000 vehicles in US after year-long fuel leak probe
Ford is recalling 694,271 vehicles in the United States due to a fuel leak issue that could increase the risk of a fire, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday, following a year-long investigation. The NHTSA report said that in the potentially affected vehicles, a fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment, likely resulting in an underhoood fire. An internal committee at Ford initially reviewed the issue in March 2024 and suggested an engine control software update and installation of a drain as a remedy. The affected vehicles were equipped with a 1.5L engine, the U.S. automaker said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo The committee did not recommend replacing the potentially defective fuel injectors. At the time, the recall covered only about 42,000 vehicles. A month later, the NHTSA opened a recall query to evaluate the adequacy of Ford's remedy, adding that the proposed fix did not address the root cause of the issue. Live Events After reassessing the issue, Ford said earlier this month that it had found cracked fuel injectors in eight vehicles that experienced underhood fires despite having undergone repairs. Six of those vehicles lacked the updated engine software the company had previously recommended. Ford also approved a safety recall for previously impacted vehicles, along with others equipped with a 1.5L engine and the relevant engine control software. However, a revised remedy is still under development. The latest recall affects certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape models among others, the auto safety body said, estimating that 0.3% of all recalled vehicles possess the defect.
Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Full list of 59 Ford, BMW, Audi and Toyota cars hit by huge £2,500 tax rise
Anyone buying certain new cars have been hammered with massive tax rises - which many don't know about A whopping 59 cars from 24 brands, including popular manufacturers such as Ford, BMW and Mercedes, have been hit with a £2,745 car tax hike since in April 2025 - meaning anyone buying one of these cars is impacted. This comes on the back of significant changes in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates announced in the Autumn Budget by Labour. First-year VED fees for petrol and diesel models have been hiked this year. These are hefty fees paid by owners of brand-new vehicles before they switch to the standard rate. Fees rose on a sliding scale, with most of the higher tiers seeing fees double from their current 2024 rates. Models producing over 255 g/km of CO2 were hit with the highest £2,745 increase, affecting some of the most popular vehicles on the road. This means common mid-market brands such as Ford and Toyota have some models affected. BMW, Mercedes and Audi models are also feeling the pinch. In addition, high-end vehicles will bear the brunt of the change. Among those facing the new tax are some models of Porsche, Lotus, Lamborghini and McLaren, reports Lancs Live. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced at the end of October that drivers of new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles would face higher first-year tax rates. It was in first year road tax where the biggest changes were seen - in the top band of 255+g/km emissions it rose to £5,490 having previously been £2,475. In standard road tax rate, which is what you'll pay annually to tax your car from the second year onwards, for all cars registered registered after 1 April 2017 it is £195 – petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric - t was previously £190 for petrol/diesel, with a £10 discount for hybrids, and free for electric cars. The expensive car supplement is also increasing to £425 per year (previously £410), which you need to pay for the second to sixth year your car is on the road if it cost more than £40,000 new. The move is designed to encourage consumers to buy electric vehicles and widen the gap between 'higher polluting' vehicles and EVs. The first-year tax figure is calculated based on the amount of carbon dioxide the vehicle produces. Electric vehicles (EVs), which have been enjoying the perk of not paying Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), are set for a change as owners will face a nominal £10 charge for their first year's VED from April—a decision that has now been put on ice. In contrast, drivers of petrol, diesel and hybrid cars are gearing up for a hefty increase, with current rates expected to double by 2025, according to Lancs Live. Speaking to Car Dealer Magazine, it was revealed that this could mean a new Ford Puma might see its first-year VED jump from £220 to £440, while those splashing out on a luxury Range Rover could be hit with a rise from £2,745 to an eye-watering £5,490. Chancellor Rachel Reeves, in her Budget speech, informed MPs: "To help drive the transition to electric vehicles the government is strengthening incentives to purchase EVs by widening the differentials in Vehicle Excise Duty First Year Rates between EVs and hybrids or internal combustion engine cars." She further stated that the government will continue to support EVs by "The government is also maintaining EV incentives in the Company Car Tax regime and extending 100% First Year Allowances for zero emission cars and EV charge points for a further year." The Budget document illuminated the forthcoming alterations, stating: "Vehicle Excise Duty first-year rates are paid for the first year of a car's lifecycle, at the point of registration, and vary based on emissions." The statement further disclosed: "From 1 April 2025, the Vehicle Excise Duty first-year rates will be changed to widen the difference between zero-emission, hybrid and internal combustion engine cars." Full list of new models emitting more than 255 g/km has been made available. Audi RS6 4.0 TFSI V8 Audi S8 4.0 TFSI V8 McLaren GT 4.0T V8 Audi R8 5.2 FSI V10 Lamborghini Huracan 5.2 V10 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 Volkswagen Amarok 3.0 TDI Aston Martin DBX 4.0 V8 Ferrari Roma 3.8T V8 Audi SQ7 4.0 TFSI V8 Range Rover Sport 4.4P V8 Jaguar F-Pace 5.0 P575 V8 Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8 Porsche 911 3.7T 992 Turbo Jeep Wrangler 2.0 GME Ford Ranger 2.0 TD EcoBlue Audi RSQ8 4.0 TFSI V8 Lotus Emira 3.5 V6 Bentley Continental 4.0 V8 Audi SQ8 4.0 TFSI V8 Aston Martin Vantage 4.0 V8 Toyota Hilux 2.8D Porsche Macan 2.9T V6 Mercedes-Benz SL55 Range Rover 4.4 P530 V8 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4.0 V8 Porsche 718 Cayman 4.0 GT4 Lamborghini Urus 4.0 V8 BiTurbo Audi RS7 4.0 TFSI V8 Ford Mustang 5.0 V8 Toyota Land Cruiser 2.8D Bentley Continental 6.0 W12 Mercedes-Benz GLC63 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 INEOS Grenadier 3.0P Range Rover 4.4 P615 V8 Land Rover Defender 90 5.0 P425 V8 Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.75 V12 Ford Ranger 3.0 EcoBlue Mercedes-Benz G63 Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 Rolls-Royce Cullinan 6.75 V12 Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo Mercedes-Benz GLE63 Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 Porsche Cayenne 4.0T V8 BMW M8 4.4 V8 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Land Rover Defender 110 5.0 P425 V8 Mercedes-Benz G400D Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 BMW X7 M 4.4 V8 BMW X6 M 4.4 V8 BMW Alpina XB7 4.4 V8 Bentley Flying Spur 4.0 V8 Maserati Levante 3.8 V8 BMW X5 M 4.4 V8 Mercedes-Benz GLS63h
The Sun
an hour ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Top 10 cars ‘most likely to be stolen in Britain' with FIVE from same brand on the list – is your motor at risk?
THE MOST stolen cars in the UK have been revealed and five of them are made by the same popular brand. Over one in 30 of one of the brand's models was stolen, prompting them to install anti-theft tech. 4 4 4 The Ford Fiesta is the most stolen car of 2024, with a staggering 4719 vehicles being stolen - according to data from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). However, the most likely car to get stolen actually belongs to another brand. Autocar crunched the numbers, using the stolen cars as a proportion of the total registered last year. According to them, the Lexus ES 300 was the most likely to be stolen vehicle in 2024, with one in 30 of the vehicles being stolen. Another Lexus made the top two of that list, with the Lexus RX 450 being the second most likely to be stolen car. Coming in third, one in three Mercedes GLS cars were stolen over the course of 2024. One in 39 Mercedes GLS were stolen. Lexus had five different models in the top ten list, with the LC 500 in fifth place, the UX 250 in six and the NX 300 in eight. A spokesperson for the Lexus brand - owned by Toyota - said that the brand has taken measures to prevent thefts. The spokesperson said: ' Toyota GB has invested millions of pounds in a variety of security solutions. Watch as thieves use high-tech trick to swipe Mercedes in under 20 secs - as devices used in 40% of thefts to be BANNED 'Our anti-theft measures form part of a nationwide customer care offering. 'For example, at a cost of more than £10 million to Lexus, selected customers were provided with a free Tracker vehicle location service. 'As a result, a 96% recovery rate has been achieved. 'We have subsequently rolled out Tracker installation as an option for buyers of certain models.' More than 61,000 cars were stolen in the UK throughout 2024. In sheer numbers, the Volkswagen Golf was the second most stolen car with 1,731 vehicles being stolen. The Ford Focus came in third with 1,700 being stolen in total. The most stolen cars of 2024 The DVLA has revealed which cars were amongst the most stolen in 2024. Over 61,000 vehicles were stolen over the course of the year, with one in particular being targeted. Ford Fiesta - 4,719 Volkswagen Golf - 1,946 Ford Focus - 1,855 Land Rover Discovery - 1,698 Toyota RAV4 - 1,452 BMW 3 Series - 1,415 Mercedes C Class - 1,233 Range Rover Evoque - 1,189 Nissan Juke - 1,136 Range Rover Sport - 1,032 The news comes after several drivers revealed a clever trick to stop thieves from pinching their vehicle. It costs just 99p to buy too. Driver Lucy Lewis revealed that she uses a strip of tin foil to wrap up her key. That prevents thieves from taking vehicles which have a button activation, as it prevents your own key from unlocking the vehicle from afar. The RAC added that a reusable metal tin is also an effective way of preventing your key being misused, as well as a dedicated car signal blocker. How to protect your car from thieves Wheel clamps are another great option that can prevent your car from being driven away. Again, they are highly visible as they are often sold in bright colours, and may deter opportunistic thieves looking for a quick and easy target. Traditional security measures are also considered when calculating insurance premiums. Rich Morley at Lancaster Insurance explains that, no matter what car you drive, classic or modern, traditional-style security measures can provide extra peace of mind and security for your vehicle, helping to deter thieves in the process. He added: 'When considering a risk profile, we will establish with customers any security measures they have in place to prevent potential theft." 4
See - Sada Elbalad
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Harrison Ford Lands Emmy Nomination for "Shrinking"
Yara Sameh Harrison Ford has landed his first ever Emmy nomination. The Hollywood legend reached the new milestone Tuesday, earning his first-ever nomination on Tuesday for his role in the Apple TV+ comedy 'Shrinking," in the category of best supporting actor in a comedy series. Ford will compete against Ike Barinholtz, Colman Domingo, Jeff Hiller, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Michael Urie, and Bowen Yang. He had been tipped to receive a nomination last year for the show's debut season but he was bested by The Bear's Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who won, and Lionel Boyce, Hack's Paul W. Downs, Only Murders In The Building's Paul Rudd, Abbott Elementary's Tyler James Williams, and SNL's Bowen Yang. Last year, the series scored an Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series nomination for Jason Segel and an Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Jessica Williams. The "Star Wars" star also received a Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film nomination at this year's Golden Globes and a nom for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series at the Screen Actors Guild Awards but didn't win either. Ford stars as Paul Rhoades, well-known and experienced psychotherapist and Jimmy's (Jason Segel) mentor at their workplace. A bit of a curmudgeon who draws comparisons to Batman and more, Paul has a bit of his ego and can come off arrogant at times, but he cares for his patients and for the people in his life that he loves. Paul also has Parkinson's disease. "Shrinking" co-creators Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein, who moved from behind the camera to guest-starring in Season 2 as a very notable role, Louis Winston, both have a 'deep history' with the illness as both of their fathers have been diagnosed with it. Lawrence also mentioned that his 'mentor' Michael J. Fox, influenced the portrayal of Parkinson's in the series. Fox has been cast in Season 3 of the comedy series. Apart from this arc for Paul Rhoades, he often finds himself placating Jimmy, who worries a lot about his patients and will bend over backwards to help them. Paul is big on boundaries, and he calls his home his 'fortress of solitude.' He also did secret 'chats' with Jimmy's daughter Alice (Lukita Maxwell) in Season 1 that Jimmy eventually found out about. Of course, they were mini therapy sessions. Ford hasn't made a great deal of television; he started his career with small roles on shows such as "Ironside," "The FBI," "Gunsmoke," and "Kung Fu" before moving on to movies. His first major role was in Paramount+'s "1923". He was Oscar-nominated for his leading role in the 1996 film "Witness". read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream
Business Recorder
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- Business Recorder
Ford recalls over 694,000 US vehicles over fire risk
Ford is recalling 694,271 vehicles in the United States due to a fuel leak issue that could increase the risk of a fire, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday. Ford recalls more than 850,000 vehicles in US over fuel pump defect The recall affects certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles, the NHTSA said, citing risks that a cracked fuel injector could leak fuel into the engine compartment.
