Audi recalled nearly one million vehicles back in April 2018 for similar fire safety risks, this time related to the electric coolant pumps. That recall included the following vehicles:

A midsize crossover — the T700 — will follow by the end of 2021 or beginning of 2022, Zotye executives confirmed. Hale said that vehicle might be followed by a full-size crossover or sedans.

…sounds like you’re on your way to having a car that’s just getting ‘broken in good’. Just remember to change the transmission filter and fluid once a year–religiously. And don’t abuse the turbo; treat the engine (drive the car) as if it didn’t have one. Nice car.

Yes, partly because V-Power is 99RON, giving more torque at low revs and the potential for slightly better economy, as well as more power at high revs, better lubricity, good detergent, longer problem-free engine life. AAA tests here (remember MON octane ratings are equivalent to RON ratings around 4 points higher) https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/aaa-top-tier-fuel-study/#ftag=CAD0610abe0f

2018 saw an upward trend in national labor rates, parts costs and total check engine light repair costs, according to the Vehicle Health Index.

To the driver, a poor fuel-oxygen mixture may appear as a rough engine idle, a decrease in engine power output, or lower fuel efficiency. Furthermore, a rich mixture can produce poor fuel economy, sluggish acceleration, sooty or black sparkplugs, black muffler end pipes, or a strong smell of gasoline when the machine is at idle. If this mixture is off, it may also indicate a malfunctioning catalytic converter, which in turn can cause an increase in the vehicle’s output of carbon monoxide (CO) and the volatile organic compound (VOC) pollutants.

You’re talking about $180 every 5,000 miles for the BG three-step, which really isn’t as effective for a DI engine as their four-step is. BG makes great stuff, but DI doesn’t save $180 of gasoline in 50,000 miles, let alone 5,000.

This begs the question, what is involved in making an engine flex-fuel compatible? To be good ambassadors of renewable agriculture-based fuels, we need to understand the function of the flex-fuel system. 

Harris employs a “restriction gauge” that tests the air filter’s flow-through capacity over time. If the air filter fails, contaminants will get into the engine and cause piston rings and other components to wear out prematurely, he said. Restriction gauges are mounted in the cab where the driver can check it, or under the hood attached to the air intake housing where it’s visible to a technician.

Diesel vehicles, especially some of the very silky smooth, sophisticated luxury car diesels, are very easy to misfuel. Because of the quietness, people often think they’re petrol engines. What’s worse, the diesel fuel tank opening is larger so a petrol nozzle will happily fit inside. Diesel is a lubricant, and the fuel system relies on this property. Conversely, petrol is a solvent – the complete opposite of diesel.

Zotye isn’t the only Chinese automaker with plans to enter the U.S. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. is recruiting dealers, but its planned U.S. launch may be delayed until the first half of 2020, partly because of the threat of a U.S. trade war with China.

The Nissan Micra N-Sport is a new special version for 2019, designed to capitalise on the sporty design and fun-to-drive personality of the Micra. The car is positioned in the heart of the ‘warm hatch’ category of the B-segment, occupied by contenders such as the Ford Fiesta ST Line, VW Polo R-Line, Peugeot 208 GT Line and SEAT Ibiza FR.