GM is recalling more than 7,000 2020 Chevrolet Corvettes
According to foreign media reports, because the hood lock may become loose and the hood may open while driving, GM will More than 7,000 2020 Chevrolet Corvettes are being recalled.
If the car owner ignores the vehicle's warning that the hood is not locked, the hood may be blown open by the wind while driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated that if the hood is blown open, it may obstruct the driver's vision and increase the risk of a collision.
GM spokesman Dan Flores said that before selling the 2020 Corvette, dealers will repair relevant parts of the vehicle. Flores said some owners have complained about the defect, but it has not yet caused an accident or injury.
As part of this recall, GM will also make the following design changes to the vehicle:
1. The vehicle body control module software will be updated. When the hood is not fully closed, Vehicle speed will be limited to 26 mph (approximately 41 km/h) and the maximum speed limit will be displayed on the driver information center.
2. The hood opening button on the remote key will be modified to reduce the possibility of inadvertently opening the hood.
3. The hood opening button in the car needs to be pressed for a longer time to take effect.
Software changes can be made OTA, eliminating the need for owners to drive their vehicles to dealers. Documents released by NHTSA show: "GM will provide maintenance compensation to vehicle owners based on the plan submitted on May 17, 2019." GM has notified dealers on August 18 and will notify vehicle owners on October 3 . NHTSA said that after the recall is issued, General Motors will also temporarily stop delivery of the 2020 Corvette.
Nissan’s loan of US$6.7 billion? The Japanese government guarantees 40% of it
According to foreign media reports, a source revealed that the Japanese government has provided guarantees to the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ). Nissan guaranteed most of the loan amount. As Japan's second largest automaker, Nissan's total loans have reached 713 billion yen (approximately US$6.7 billion), more than 40% of which are guaranteed by the Japanese government.
The huge guarantee provided by the Japanese government shows that financial institutions are cautious about providing loans to Nissan. Nissan is currently working hard to stop losses and return to profitability. According to people familiar with the matter, Nissan received a 180 billion yen loan from DBJ, of which the Japanese government provided a guarantee of 104 billion yen. The person declined to be identified because the news has not yet been announced. DBJ and Nissan declined to comment. Foreign media could not immediately reach Japan's Ministry of Finance for comment.
In May this year, three other sources revealed that the Japanese government will provide partial guarantees for loans provided by Mizuho Financial Group to Nissan, a move aimed at helping Nissan survive the COVID-19 epidemic crisis.
Reuters' calculations show that if these two guarantees are true, the amount guaranteed by the Japanese government for Nissan will reach 304 billion yen, accounting for 43% of Nissan's total loans.
UK new car sales fell 6% in August
According to foreign media reports, on September 4, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said that UK new car sales in August It fell 6% year-on-year, with just over 87,000 new cars sold, a "disappointing" reversal after dealers resumed operations and sales rebounded in July.
Among the new car sales in the UK in August, sales to private consumers were relatively stable, with only a decrease of 699 units; demand from enterprises was more suppressed, with a decrease of 2,650 units compared with the same period last year. A year-on-year decrease of 5.5%. In terms of market segments, demand fell in all segments except the supermini. Previously, British new car sales increased by 11% year-on-year in July, achieving year-on-year growth for the first time in 2020.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT, said: "This decline in sales is disappointing, especially after showing a brief recovery in July. However, given that August is relatively a slow season for new car sales, , so not many conclusions can be drawn from these numbers alone.
He said that when the peak sales season arrives in September, when the updated age identifier on the license plate attracts buyers, it will better reflect the true situation of the automobile market.
Deloitte UK Michael Woodward, director of the automotive industry, said that the company's research shows that nearly half of consumers plan to extend the use of their existing cars, so once consumer demand is suppressed, car sales may decline.
Changan Auchan Corsa. Pro official pictures exposed
On September 7, Changan Auchan Automobile officially exposed a set of appearance pictures of a medium-sized SUV model, and named it Kosai Pro. It is understood that the new car is positioned as a big 7 for Chinese families. It is a 5-seat SUV with a chassis that is tuned for comfort and will be available in 5-seat, 6-seat and 7-seat versions.
Judging from the pictures, the new Corsa Pro will be available. It adopts the latest starship design language, with a dotted matrix air intake grille on the front face and a combination of blackened full LED headlights, which looks very sharp and sporty.
The side of the car adopts an upper, middle and lower profile. The three-line design and the sharp waistline extend from the headlights to the tail like well-developed muscle fibers. The plump tail design and richly layered lower fender, combined with the extra-long wheelbase, make the vehicle visually tall and eye-catching. < /p>
It is understood that the new Kosai Pro will use Blue Whale 1.5T and 2.0T engines, matched with manual or 6AT or 8AT Aisin gearboxes, providing two Blue Whale power combination options.
Tesla’s stock price fell 8% after-hours trading
According to foreign media reports, on September 4, Tesla’s stock price fell 8% in after-hours trading. This was due to the The company failed to join the S&P 500 Index, and investors still have to wait.
S&P Dow Jones Indices previously announced that it would add online retailer Etsy Inc. and semiconductor equipment manufacturer Teradyne Inc. .) and medical technology company Catalent Inc. were added to the S&P 500, while H&R Block Inc., Coty Inc. and Kohl's Corp. will be removed. Tesla failed to join the S&P 500 in this change. On September 4, Ray McConville, a spokesman for the S&P Dow Jones Indices Committee, said that the committee will rebalance the index every quarter, but its member companies will change more frequently. , "The Index Committee can make changes to the index at any time."
Dan Ives, an analyst at Wedbush Securities, said in a research report that day that the S&P 500 Index. The decision not to include Tesla (at least not yet) may be based on questions about its "earnings metrics" and uncertain full-year forecasts. Ives has a "neutral" rating on Tesla stock, saying: “Tesla’s failure to enter the S&P 500 is a headache for bulls, who believe that Tesla meets all the parameters and will definitely join the S&P 500. ”
Tesla’s stock price has soared 400% year-on-year this year, twice as much as the best-performing stock in the S&P 500. On September 4, the company’s stock price fell as much as 8.6%, and finally closed up 2.8% . Affected by the reduction of shares by the second largest shareholder and the company's new issuance of shares worth US$5 billion, Tesla's stock price has fallen by 18% in the past three days.
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