When Romeo Chicco tried to get auto insurance in December, seven different companies rejected him. When he eventually obtained insurance, it was nearly double the rate he was previously paying. According to a federal complaint filed this week seeking class-action status, it was because his 2021 Cadillac XT6 had been spying on him. Modern cars… Continue reading Florida Man Sues G.M. and LexisNexis Over Sale of His Cadillac Data
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Car Deals Are Easier to Find but Lenders Are Tightening Their Terms
New cars are more available this spring, and manufacturers have even begun offering deals to entice buyers. But at the same time, lenders have been tightening the terms of car loans as they deal with a rising number of delinquencies. That has made it harder for some people to get affordable loans. Access to auto… Continue reading Car Deals Are Easier to Find but Lenders Are Tightening Their Terms
Car Deal of the Day: breathtaking Lotus Emira V6 for £45k and an I.O.U.
Supercar looks Great to drive 0 per cent APR Earlier this year we featured a tempting half-now, half-later finance offer for the timeless Morgan Plus Four, and it seems the idea is catching on because the same type of deal is now available on the breathtaking Lotus Emira sports car. Advertisement – Article continues below… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: breathtaking Lotus Emira V6 for £45k and an I.O.U.
Tesla settles with Black worker who won two trials over racist discrimination
Workers assemble cars on the line at Tesla’s factory in Fremont. David Butow (Photo by David Butow/Corbis via Getty Images) David Butow | Corbis News | Getty Images Electric vehicle maker Tesla has settled a racist discrimination lawsuit in which a federal jury previously awarded $3.2 million in damages to Owen Diaz, a Black man… Continue reading Tesla settles with Black worker who won two trials over racist discrimination
Nio plans to launch its mass market EV brand in May
Nio holds a product event in Shanghai on Sept. 21, 2023. Evelyn Cheng | CNBC BEIJING — Chinese premium electric car company Nio said Thursday it plans to reveal its mass market brand in May. Executives confirmed the new brand will be named “Le Dao” in Chinese, and said the name is meant to reflect… Continue reading Nio plans to launch its mass market EV brand in May
Indian Oil opens ethanol fuel pump; Ethanol now available at 183 outlets
In a bid to capitalise on the government’s push for ethanol as one of the alternatives to fossil fuels, India’s largest fuel retailer Indian Oil Corp opened the country’s first ethanol pump in Delhi. The fuel, named, Ethanol 100, will cater to vehicles that can run on ethanol and is available at around 183 fuel… Continue reading Indian Oil opens ethanol fuel pump; Ethanol now available at 183 outlets
Blue Energy Motors to raise USD 100 million (Rs 760 crore) to fund EV expansion
Blue Energy Motors, a leading liquefied natural gas (LNG) truck manufacturer, is seeking to secure UDS 100 million in funding to support its foray into the electric vehicle market. The entire process of fund raising is expected to conclude within the next three to six months, Anirudh Bhuwalka, CEO of Blue Energy Motors, told Autocar… Continue reading Blue Energy Motors to raise USD 100 million (Rs 760 crore) to fund EV expansion
ACMA welcomes e-vehicle policy, says will foster innovation in auto sector
ACMA, the apex body representing India’s auto component sector, has welcomed the Government’s announcement of the e-vehicle policy. Shradha Suri Marwah, President ACMA & CMD Subros Ltd, said, “The EV Policy marks another significant step towards accelerating the adoption of cutting-edge technology and fostering innovation in India’s automotive sector.” “The policy not only aims to attract… Continue reading ACMA welcomes e-vehicle policy, says will foster innovation in auto sector
Skoda reveals Epiq electric concept
Skoda has just revealed the design of its Epiq compact SUV. Measuring only 4.1 metres in length and expected to see the light of day in 2025, the Skoda Epiq will cost around Euro 25,000 (Rs 19 lakh-23 lakh). In Europe, the Epiq EV will replace the Skoda Kamiq and VW T-Cross (our Kushaq and Taigun, respectively), and we… Continue reading Skoda reveals Epiq electric concept
Toyota’s rebadged version of Maruti Suzuki Fronx unveils on April 3
Toyota’s rebadged version of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx has been anticipated for long, and the company has now officially confirmed its debut on April 3. In August 2023, Toyota trademarked the “Urban Cruiser Taisor’ nameplate in India, which is what we expect the rebadged Fronx will be called. As is the case with the existing shared models between both… Continue reading Toyota’s rebadged version of Maruti Suzuki Fronx unveils on April 3