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Your Daily Automobile updates From Around The World [img]  [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [img]( [The Automobile News]( [Ford Recalls 3,75,000 Ford Explorers Owing to Defects]( Ford explorers of 2103-2017 models had a drawback in them that decreased steering control and hence the safety is diminished. Problem is steering is not a light issue with a car and can lead to severe accidents which further even lead to 13 reports of accidents and 6 injuries. Ford notified this update recently and even announced the safety check call for 3,75,000 models of Ford explorers in North America and Canada that will go under the observation check-up and will be rectified. In the latest news release, Ford said, the problem after the safety recall repair seemed mostly in the area where corrosion is common, that lead to a fracture in the outboard section of the rear suspensions which reduces the control over the steering and can result in a collision. The company again highlighted that they are aware that misfortunes already happened and will fix this problem. This recall includes 3,75,000 models from the USA and 25,000 from Canada. Company has stated that all the models that were manufactured at Chicago Assembly Plant from 2012 to 2017 will go under torque inspection of the cross ball joint by Ford dealers and replace it as necessary for the owners. Ford is stepping more into a customer-oriented service. Ford has covered other safety checks in the recall within the past 60 days which are related to fire risk, back up cameras and pressure monitoring. The camera problem has been seen in many cars where the complaint is that the camera suddenly goes dark that results in the hindrance in the vision. Ford Explorer 2020 series along with Mustang, Transit, Escape, Edge, Expedition, Ranger etc has encountered this problem. Ford self-accepted their poor electric connection to be the reason for problems. The company has stated its flaws in the documents that are posted by the U.S. government’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The CEO of Ford Jim Farley told industry analysts after Ford’s impressive third quarter that Ford still has to go long in improving the quality of products and cut off from the expenses of the manufacturing facilities. Jim Farley raised the issue earlier as keeping it as a priority after he took over the designation of the CEO. The post [Ford Recalls 3,75,000 Ford Explorers Owing to Defects]( first appeared on [TheAutomobileNews.com](. [Read Full Story]( [Tata Gravitas to be Launched in Early 2021]( Tata Gravitas to be launched in Q4 of the FY 2020-21 Tata Gravitas is the three-row version of the Tata Harrier.Tata Motors India has officially announced that the seven-seater Gravitas will be launched in the first quarter of the next year. The car manufacturer stated that it is banking high on its SUVs and is looking to expand the lineup with the addition of the Gravitas and Hornbill. The Gravitas was earlier showcased at the Auto Expo 2020 and was likely to launch in the following months. Owing to the pandemic, the launch was further pushed towards the end of the year. The six/seven-seater is based on the Harrier’s OMEGA platform but is likely to grow in dimension by 63mm in length and 80mm in height. Based on the sightings of the SUV on public roads, the second row seat layout could be in the form of captain or bench seats while the third row is likely to accommodate additional two passengers. As for the interiors, the overall design and layout will be carried over from the Harrier. The main highlights of the car are to include an electronic parking brake with hold function, ivory-colored upholstery for the seats and the door pads. The Gravitas will be powered by the 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel motor making 168bhp and 350Nm. A six-speed manual transmission would be standard across the trims, while higher variants would also be offered with a six-speed automatic gearbox. On launch it shall lock horns with the MG Hector Plus and the highly anticipated, new-gen Mahindra XUV500. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Business Unit President Shailesh Chandra said in a media report, “ Going forward two additional models are going to come- Gravitas and Hornbill (codenames). Gravitas will be a seven-seater SUV while Hornbill will be a sub compact SUV so we will have four SUVs in our portfolio which would be the widest portfolio. It would help strengthen our market position and sales in the coming years. The company plans to launch the Gravitas during the last quarter of this fiscal. It is yet to fix a date for the Hornbill introduction. [Read More]( The post [Tata Gravitas to be Launched in Early 2021]( first appeared on [TheAutomobileNews.com](. [Read Full Story]( [This Is The Sickest Aston Martin Convertible We’ve Ever Found]( The Aston Martin Vanquish S Volante can most certainly be deemed as one of the voluptuous open-tops to leave Gaydon. Aston Martin is known for its classy and elegant sports cars. If there’s anyone in the automotive sphere who knows their way around cars, it’s Aston Martin. Often badged as Britain’s muscle car, Astons have always oozed a certain level of finesse that’s rarely matched in the automotive fraternity. Consider, the Aston Martin Vanquish S Volante, a ridiculously long name for one of the finest offerings from Gaydon. The Vanquish was Aston’s flagship sportscar till the DBS Superleggera was launched. While the DBS is nothing short of magnificent, the Vanquish is in our opinion one of the best to roll out with an Aston badge. The Volante is Aston Martin’s way of signifying a convertible. While they recently adopted naming the mid-tier open-top Vantage a Roadster, all flagship convertibles are given Volante as the suffix, even the recently launched DBS convertible is called the Superleggera Volante. The Aston Martin Vanquish S Volante can most certainly be deemed as one of the voluptuous open-tops to leave Gaydon. Aston has nailed it with the design as well as the performance. That’s not all, read on to know more about the sickest Aston Martin we’ve ever found. Unmatched Visual Appeal Astons are always known to be elegant and beautiful but the Vanquish is just jaw-dropping. The DBS Superleggera which took its place is by no means disappointing, but the Vanquish took the design ethos to another level. With styling cues from the previous-gen DBS and the One-77, Aston Martin has well and truly made the Vanquish a stunner. One of the distinguishing features of the Vanquish was its integrated trunk spoiler which made it stand out from the rest of the Aston lineup. The taillights are reminiscent of the One-77 and so were the side strakes on the fenders. The front headlights remain similar to the first-gen Vanquish but the front bumpers have elongated splitters for air-curtaining which helps with aerodynamic stability. The grille has carbon-fiber accents which are optional and so do the fender strakes, rear-view mirrors, and the re-worked rear diffuser. Speaking of diffusers, the Vanquish S gets a more aggressive rear diffuser housing a reworked exhaust system. One of the noticeable differences between the regular Vanquish and the Vanquish S is in the rear with twin-quad tailpipes replacing the twin-exhausts of the Vanquish.While Zagato amped up the Vanquish with their unique design touches, it ended up being pretty expensive. The Vanquish Zagato was made in 4 different body styles; coupe, convertible, shooting brake, and speedster. All of which were limited to 99 units with the exception of the Speedster which saw 28 units being produced. Impressive Performance Astons were never short of power and the Vanquish S is no exception. Aston Martin fitted a free-revving naturally-aspirated V12 which was always the norm with flagship Astons. Developed exclusively by Aston Martin, the V12 makes 595 hp and 465-lb-ft of torque in the Vanquish S Volante, a jump of around 30 hp from the regular Vanquish. This was achieved by adopting a new intake manifold along with a revised exhaust system which sounds absolutely mental. The Vanquish S can easily go down as the best sounding car in the entire automotive industry. The V12 rumble is leaps and bounds ahead of the DBS Superleggera and is unlike anything that you’d come across these days. Unlike the previous-gen Vanquish, the Vanquish S gets a ZF-sourced 8-speed unit which makes shift a lot smoother than the clunky 6-speed unit and drives the rear wheels. The Vanquish S goes from 0-60 mph in a brisk 3.5 seconds which is a tenth of a second quicker than the Vanquish. Top speed is limited to 201 mph and the whole experience on offer is well and truly glorious. True GT Credentials Astons are never considered a sports car nor a supercar, they’re grand tourers and the Vanquish S Volante is nothing short of a true GT. Aside from the intoxicating exhaust symphony, the Vanquish has chopped carbon-fiber inlays inside and exquisite stitching which rivals the ones seen in Bentleys. The spider-web like design is asymmetrical but only Aston can pull that off while still looking gorgeous. Everything you expect from a continent cruncher is supplied in the Aston; a premium Bang and Olufsen sound system, heated and ventilated seats, Apple Carplay, a decently sized trunk, and the all-important top-down experience. Set the dampers in its softer setting with the drivetrain in comfort and the ride is as civilized as a Lexus coupe. Turn it up to sport and the Vanquish S comes alive with a mighty roar from its V12. Aston has tuned the car in a way that the heft is cleverly disguised and it feels a lot more athletic. Given that it weighs a touch over 4000-pounds, the Aston shows no hesitation when driven with intent. To top it off, the Vanquish S lets you feel the wind in your hair and amplifies the exhaust notes as part of the Volante experience. 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