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Ford Introduces 5-Star Safety to its Electrified Vehicles as Explorer Plug-In Hybrid Gets Maximum Euro NCAP Rating

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ŠKODA delivers 105,300 vehicles in October

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Hyundai: Hyundai Provides Teaser of its Ground-breaking SUV Concept for 2019 AutoMobility LA

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Apple Co-Founder Gives Up On Self Driving Cars – Yahoo Finance

”The hurdles to battery electric vehicles and complete autonomous driving are still quite high,” Honda CEO Takahiro Hachigo recently said in an interview at Honda Motor Co.’s global headquarters. His company will focus on gasoline-electric hybrids, not full EVs, through 2030. As for fully autonomous vehicles, Honda will roll out incremental advances that offer real-world safety at… Continue reading Apple Co-Founder Gives Up On Self Driving Cars – Yahoo Finance

Tesla Model X Was Set On Fire In Germany (But Don’t Jump To Conclusions)

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by Johnna Crider

Tesla Model X Was Set On Fire In Germany (But Don’t Jump To Conclusions)

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November 11th, 2019 by Johnna Crider

A Tesla Model X was set on fire in Germany last week.

Imagine driving out of town — or in the case of this Tesla owner, out of the country — for business, and while you’re out of your hometown, someone sets fire to your vehicle just outside your rented home while you are sleeping. Not only did you just lose your car, but you have to plan a way to get home as well.

This is exactly what happened to the owner of a Tesla Model X whose car was set on fire in Germany last week. The Model X was charging overnight at a station a few meters away from the owner’s rented apartment. Well, technically, Den Dal’s fiancee is the owner of the Model X. He used her car since it’s a lot cheaper than gasoline or diesel cars on long-distance trips.

Imagine, your car or your partner’s car being set on fire as you sleep nearby. The fact that we have people out there cruel and bold enough to commit such a heinous crime just shows how heartless some people can be.

Police confirmed that this was a criminally created fire. There’s been a lot of speculation about whether or not this was to start rumors about battery fires, but others in the area have mentioned that there have been vandals and delinquents starting fires in the same area. The Model X was just one of a few fires.

Dal said the Model X was 14 months old. This means his family doesn’t get full purchase price coverage and they will lose the Dutch tax benefits if they purchase another one.

Usually, when a bad thing is done to people, many randomly accuse others while not knowing the facts. Some put the blame on immigrants, others far-right Nazis, while others speculate about TSLAQ. The truth is, at this moment, we don’t know who set these fires or why.

Other interesting matters come up with someone buying a new Tesla after an incident like this. Den Dal told me that he thinks it is fair that if someone pays for Full Self Driving (FSD) in advance and their car is destroyed, then that FSD should be transferable. (He had Enhanced Autopilot, not FSD.) In his case, he does also have hope that his insurance will cover everything.

“We love the car. But not sure if we can afford a new one due to changed tax laws. So it depends on the insurance company. Also not sure if it is a total loss,” he tells me.

One thing we should all keep in mind with this, whether we are curious about connections to TSLAQ or targeted Tesla vandalism, is that this is a family that lost their car and are dealing with a lot. I truly hope that the insurance company does the right thing, and I also hope that Elon Musk considers the option to make services such as FSD transferable for those whose cars are destroyed and may have to buy a new one. Elon has been known to listen to the needs of his customers — it’s one thing that makes him a great leader.
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS Introduces XPANDER CROSS

TOKYO, Nov 12, 2019 – (JCN Newswire) – MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) today revealed an all-new crossover MPV – XPANDER CROSS – to join the XPANDER lineup. Inherited with MITSUBISHI MOTORS’ SUV DNA, the new model features more robust SUV exterior styling combined with the unique strengths from multi-purpose vehicles (MPV), and will be launched… Continue reading MITSUBISHI MOTORS Introduces XPANDER CROSS

Renault: Nissan contributes € 233 million for third quarter 2019 to Renault’s earnings

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Renault: Renault F1 Team welcomes and supports Formula One’s initiative concerning the decarbonisation of the sport and announces its own plan focused on environmental and human concerns.

Renault F1 Team welcomes and fully supports the strategy announced by Formula One on 12 November 2019, which lays out voluntary targets leading to the decarbonisation of the sport by 2030. This announcement complements Formula One’s long-term vision for the direction of the sport starting from 2021. The far-reaching plan includes an evolution of sporting… Continue reading Renault: Renault F1 Team welcomes and supports Formula One’s initiative concerning the decarbonisation of the sport and announces its own plan focused on environmental and human concerns.

Mazda: 2020 Mazda CX-5 Continues To Separate Itself From Its Class

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Distinctive styling and engaging driving dynamics have helped make the Mazda CX-5 the brand’s best-selling vehicle in the U.S. The previous model year introduced two new, top-tier trim levels to the nameplate that elevated the crossover SUV to new aspirations with a sophisticated interior and a turbocharged engine that… Continue reading Mazda: 2020 Mazda CX-5 Continues To Separate Itself From Its Class

Carlos Tavares: CEO of Groupe PSA – CAR Magazine

► PSA chief Carlos Tavares interview► He faces the CAR Inquisition► ‘I learnt business from Carlos Ghosn’ There’s a worrying trend in the motor business to appoint ‘non car guys’ to the top jobs. Some analysts say car guys are too nerdy. Hearts may rule heads. Forget petrol flowing through your veins; what you need are dollars flowing… Continue reading Carlos Tavares: CEO of Groupe PSA – CAR Magazine