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Fiat Chrysler Australia has recalled the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 over concerns about the front track bar. According to FCA, the front track bar mounting bolt mightn't be tightened to specification. If it works loose, the issue could make a rattle or banging noise in certain conditions. It also creates a risk of steering loss, which increases the chance of an accident. A total of 18 utes are affected – a VIN list is attached here.

Hyundai Motor Company has revealed a new 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine featuring world-first technology dubbed Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD). Set to be launched with the new Sonata sedan later this year, the CVVD system forms part of the company’s ‘Smart Stream’ engine and transmission family, which aim to optimise both performance and fuel efficiency.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Australia has issued a recall for the older-generation 2008 Jeep Cherokee, over a fault with the windscreen and quarter glass. According to the manufacturer, “the windshield and/or quarter glass may have been installed using an incorrect urethane adhesive”. If the condition occurs, FCA says the glass could separate from the vehicle while in motion, which poses a hazard for the driver and other road users, also increasing the risk of an accident.

Volkswagen has teased the updated California campervan with two sketches, ahead of a debut at the Caravan-Salon in Düsseldorf, Germany at the end of next month. Following the reveal of the ‘T6.1’ Transporter, Multivan and Caravelle range in February, the refreshed California looks to get the same design tweaks as its siblings, adapted to its lifestyle focus. Changes will include revised designs for the front grille, headlights and bumper, the latter incorporating a new fog-light design, too.

The next-generation Kia Sorento has been spied again, this time wearing less fake body panels than the prototype seen last month. Still wearing a full body wrap concealing most of the design details, the new Sorento looks to be an evolution of the current model’s design, though the hidden details could prove otherwise.