Category: Automotive

Tesla adds another recall to a ‘Total Recall’ year

Tesla issues a recall on 80,000 cars in China adding another one to a year with a lot of recalls, but most of them are easily fixed with software updates. Earlier this year, NHTSA issued a series of recalls on Tesla vehicles that were highly reported in the media. What was less reported, though, is that almost… Continue reading Tesla adds another recall to a ‘Total Recall’ year

Tesla Supercharger is blocked by Mercedes EQS owned by dealer: publicity stunt or clueless driver?

A Tesla Supercharger in Tennessee was blocked by a Mercedes-Benz EQS owned by a local dealership amid a busy travel time for Thanksgiving Day. Was it a publicity stunt or a clueless customer who didn’t know how to use the electric car? Scott Hall, a Tesla owner, stopped by the Tesla Supercharger station in Knoxville,… Continue reading Tesla Supercharger is blocked by Mercedes EQS owned by dealer: publicity stunt or clueless driver?

Tesla recalls more than 80,000 cars in China over software and seatbelt issues

Tesla is recalling more than 80,000 cars in China. Investors will be watching to see if there will be any reputational damaged to the U.S. giant. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images Tesla is recalling more than 80,000 cars in China over software and seatbelt issues, the Chinese market regulator said Friday. The… Continue reading Tesla recalls more than 80,000 cars in China over software and seatbelt issues

Renault wants to use water from depths of 4,000 meters to supply heat to an old production plant

A Renault logo photographed in Bavaria, Germany. The French automotive giant says it’s targeting carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040 and globally by 2050. Igor Golovniov/Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images The Renault Group is working with French utility Engie on the development of a geothermal energy project at the automaker’s Douai facility, with… Continue reading Renault wants to use water from depths of 4,000 meters to supply heat to an old production plant

Ford recalls over 634K SUVs due to fuel leaks and fire risk

Dearborn — Ford Motor Co. is recalling over 634,000 SUVs worldwide because a cracked fuel injector can spill fuel or leak vapors onto a hot engine and cause fires. The recall covers Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs from the 2020 through 2023 model years. All have 1.5-liter, three-cylinder engines. The Dearborn automaker said Thursday it’s… Continue reading Ford recalls over 634K SUVs due to fuel leaks and fire risk

Ford drives new dealer EV standards amid pushback — as Wall Street watches

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Tesla opens floodgates for owners to test out automated driving

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Review: The 2023 BMW i7 EV beats rivals from Mercedes-Benz and Tesla

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Hedin Mobility buys four Mercedes-Benz Retail Group dealerships

Hedin Mobility, the Swedish dealer group which has tabled a bid for Pendragon, has entered into an agreement to acquire four dealerships in South London from Mercedes-Benz Retail Group UK. The acquisition marks Hedin Mobility Group’s first fully owned operation in the UK – Europe’s second largest car market in terms of registered passenger cars.… Continue reading Hedin Mobility buys four Mercedes-Benz Retail Group dealerships