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Waymo robotaxis recalled over construction zone bug
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (202+ words) Alphabet self-driving unit Waymo is recalling nearly 3, 900 robotaxis in the US because a software issue could cause the vehicles to enter a closed freeway construction zone and continue driving. It is the second recall by Waymo in just over a…...
Rising fuel costs leave boats idle in Mozambique
1+ week, 2+ day ago (343+ words) Qatar Tribune Agencies Dozens of low fishing boats lay anchored in flat waters off Mozambique's capital, stranded for days as surging fuel costs kept their owners from heading out to sea Since the government hiked prices in early May because…...
Nissan halves vehicle development time: CEO
1+ week, 3+ day ago (288+ words) Nissan Motor Co's top executive says the carmaker has roughly halved vehicle development time as part of its restructuring efforts, aiming at a faster rollout of new models. Nissan has shortened the development period to 26 months, compared with up to…...
Honda recalls SUVs, pickups over crash risk
1+ week, 5+ day ago (161+ words) Honda is recalling more than 800, 000 vehicles because rear suspension components may fail and cause drivers to lose control, increasing the chances of a crash or injury. American Honda Motor Co. said the recall covers certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport and…...
China car exports jump 73% in May as high fuel prices raise interest in EVs
2+ week, 1+ min ago (427+ words) China's passenger car exports jumped 73 percent year-on-year in May to around 809, 000 vehicles, an industry group reported Wednesday, as higher gasoline and diesel prices due to the war in Iran raised interest in electric vehicles. That's up from about 796, 000 passenger cars…...
Europe opening up to self-driving taxis
2+ week, 1+ day ago (514+ words) Qatar Tribune Europe opening up to self-driving taxis Self-driving taxis, already booming in the United States and China, are emerging in Europe, with major companies launching trials this year in several capitals and the European Union set to step on…...
Mo CI stresses compliance with tyre storage regulations
2+ week, 6+ day ago (484+ words) The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Mo CI) has emphasised the importance of complying with Qatar Technical Regulation QS GSO 581: 2021 for the storage requirements of passenger car, truck and bus tyres, issued pursuant to Ministerial Decision No. (35) of 2026 by Minister of…...
Mo CI urges compliance with updated tires storage regulation
2+ week, 6+ day ago (420+ words) The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Mo CI) has stressed the importance of complying with the updated Qatari Technical Regulation for the Storage Requirements of Passenger Car, Truck and Bus Tires, QS GSO 581: 2021, issued pursuant to Decision No. (35) of 2026 by Minister…...
QGOSM adopts technical regulations to extend sales period for vehicle tyres
2+ week, 6+ day ago (335+ words) In an effort to enhance road user safety and ensure the quality of products available in the local market, the Qatar General Organisation for Standards and Metrology (QGOSM) has announced the adoption of new regulations to extend the sales period…...
Mo CI recalls GMC, Cadillac, RAM models
3+ week, 1+ day ago (483+ words) Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Mo CI), in cooperation with Mannai Trading Company, Qatar's GMC and Cadillac dealership, has announced the recall of GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade 2022 models due to a possible defect in the…...