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Honda and Sony cancel Afeela EV sedan and SUV
Just months out from the start of production, the Afeela 1, the first EV from the Sony/Honda joint venture, has been axed.
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Aston Martin Vanquish recalled
More than a dozen examples of the latest Aston Martin Vanquish could be affected by a braking problem in Australia.
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Aston Martin is recalling its current Vanquish sports car in Australia, due to a software problem that could impact braking performance.
“A software error may cause the vacuum pump to malfunction. As a result, braking assistance could be reduced, requiring greater pedal force and potentially increasing the vehicle’s stopping distance,” said Aston Martin Lagonda in its national product safety recall notice.
“A reduction in braking performance could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.”
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- A total of 13 Aston Martin Vanquish vehicles are affected, produced in 2024 and 2025
- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
Aston Martin says dealers will contact the owners of affected vehicles.
Owners will need to arrange an inspection and any necessary repairs to be completed at their nearest authorised service outlet, free of charge.
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