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Tesla Cybertruck: Elon Musk has to deliver on high expectations, like $50,000 price tag

Tesla Cybertruck is about to be unveiled in Los Angeles tomorrow and CEO Elon Musk is going to have to deliver on high expectations for the electric pickup truck, including a “less than $50,000” price tag. At Tesla’s Design Studio in Hawthorne tomorrow night, Tesla plans to unveil its electric pickup truck, which is now… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck: Elon Musk has to deliver on high expectations, like $50,000 price tag

Tesla to offer free ‘protection kit’ with mud flaps in tough climates after Model 3 paint issues

Tesla is going to start offering free “all-weather protection kits” with mud flaps in regions with tough climates after some paint issues were reported by Model 3 owners after last winter. In places with tough winters where they use salt and sand on the road, some Model 3 owners have reported surprisingly fast paint degradation… Continue reading Tesla to offer free ‘protection kit’ with mud flaps in tough climates after Model 3 paint issues

UPDATE 1-United Auto Workers accuse union president of false accounting

DETROIT (Reuters) – The United Auto Workers (UAW) said on Wednesday it has filed charges under its bylaws against its president, accusing him of “false, misleading and inaccurate expense records” and saying those charges could lead to his removal from his elected office and expulsion from the union. FILE PHOTO: United Auto Workers President Gary… Continue reading UPDATE 1-United Auto Workers accuse union president of false accounting

EVs seen as the biggest future challenge by used car dealers

Used car dealers view electric vehicles as the biggest challenge facing them in the future. According to research by Startline Motor Finance EVs were named as a concern by 37.7% of dealers, compared to compliance (18.9%), negative equity in diesel cars (13.2%), consumer expectations (11.3%) and the impact of revised commission structures (7.5%). Also, 13.2%… Continue reading EVs seen as the biggest future challenge by used car dealers

New housing development in Arizona won’t allow residents to bring cars

All around the world, cities are contending with traffic, pollution, and pedestrian danger related to cars. While cities have taken various efforts to curb cars on the road, a new housing development in Tempe, Arizona, is trying a novel approach: banning residents from bringing their own cars altogether. As the Wall Street Journal reports, Culdesac… Continue reading New housing development in Arizona won’t allow residents to bring cars

BMW to install 4,100 new charging points in Germany

BMW plans to install 4,100 charging points at its German locations by 2021. The charging points will include AC and DC fast chargers, and will be powered by renewable energy. Most of the stations will be installed around Munich – other sites include Berlin, Leipzig, Regensburg, Landshut, Wackersdorf, and Dingolfing. BMW anticipates that, by 2021,… Continue reading BMW to install 4,100 new charging points in Germany

U.S. regulator proposes splitting auto safety spectrum to boost Wi-Fi

FILE PHOTO: Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, speaks at the WSJTECH Live conference in Laguna Beach, California, U.S., October 21, 2019.    REUTERS/Mike Blake (Reuters) – A little-used block of spectrum set aside for auto safety should be split to accommodate the rapidly growing number of wireless devices, the chairman of the… Continue reading U.S. regulator proposes splitting auto safety spectrum to boost Wi-Fi

Daimler’s electric Mercedes-Benz SUV to make U.S. debut at $67,900

FILE PHOTO: A man wipes down a Mercedes Benz EQC 400 4Matic electric vehicle at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, February 13, 2019. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (Reuters) – Daimler will begin selling its electric Mercedes-Benz EQC in the United States early next year at a starting price of $67,900, the German carmaker said… Continue reading Daimler’s electric Mercedes-Benz SUV to make U.S. debut at $67,900