Stellantis issues ‘Do Not Drive’ warning for 225,000 vehicles still haunted by recalled Takata airbags – Jalopnik

Justin Hughes/Jalopnik Remember the Takata airbag scandal, where millions of inflatable safety devices turned into ticking time bombs aimed directly at people’s faces? It happened a while ago, but unfortunately these airbags still kill people. Stellantis just issued a “do not drive” order for approximately 225,000 older […]

Lepas L4 seen in Malaysia – brand launch in first half of 2026 – paultan.org

The Lepas L4 has been spotted in Malaysia ahead of the launch of the Chery brand in the first half of 2026. A post on the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group on Facebook shows the SUV taking part in a video shoot without any camouflage. The current Lepas range is styled according to what the brand […]

The German six-cylinder that runs smoothly for over 300,000 kilometers

In an age where modern sports cars are defined by turbochargers, software and ever-increasing complexity, the… BMW E46 330i reminds us that balance and mechanical integrity were as important as outright speed. Twenty years later, this modest sports sedan continues to earn praise, for a simple reason: its silky-smooth inline-six engine refuses to quit. Powered […]

End of an era: a manufacturer of high-performance brakes closes down after 27 years

StopTech, Centric and Raybestos will immediately stop producing brake parts. The existing stock is sold via retailers as usual. Operations are ceasing operations due to First Brands Group’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy and $6 billion in debt. It’s the end of an era for a major enthusiast brand: StopTech will cease operations after 27 years of […]