Category: US Motoring Press

Elon Musk discussed a possible Mongolia expansion with the country’s prime minister

Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Ludovic Marin | Afp | Getty Images Mongolia’s prime minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene and Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday discussed possible expansion and investments into the Asian country over a virtual meeting. “They discussed the possibility of welcoming Tesla to Mongolia for its electric vehicles battery factory, leveraging the country’s wide… Continue reading Elon Musk discussed a possible Mongolia expansion with the country’s prime minister

‘Public nuisance’: New York sues Hyundai and Kia, alleging their cars are easy to steal

Hyundai Motor Co. vehicles are displayed at the company’s Motorstudio showroom in Goyang, South Korea, on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are being sued for causing a “public nuisance,” according to a complaint filed in Manhattan federal court. New York City is accusing the two firms of failing to… Continue reading ‘Public nuisance’: New York sues Hyundai and Kia, alleging their cars are easy to steal

Consumer Reports pushes for free automatic crash notification in vehicles

Washington — Consumer Reports is launching a campaign to pressure automakers to include free technology in vehicles that calls emergency responders in case of a crash. Most automakers provide this technology in new vehicles, the safety advocate says, but charge $100 per year or more to enable it. The effort is aimed at General Motors… Continue reading Consumer Reports pushes for free automatic crash notification in vehicles

Whitmer signs distracted driving laws: When they go into effect

Plymouth — Michigan drivers who use a cellphone behind the wheel could face penalties effective June 30 after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday signed distracted driving prevention legislation into law that aims to reduce fatal crashes and make the state’s roads safer. Michigan will become the 26th state to institute a statute that requires hands-free… Continue reading Whitmer signs distracted driving laws: When they go into effect

New York City goes after Hyundai, Kia after security flaw leads to wave of social media fueled theft

New York City has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia, joining a host of other cities beset by a social media fueled wave of car thefts due to a flaw that made some car models highly susceptible to theft. Viral how-to videos on TikTok and other sites show how to start the cars using… Continue reading New York City goes after Hyundai, Kia after security flaw leads to wave of social media fueled theft

Detroit’s auto show coming back in September with more EVs, ride and drive opportunities

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Recyclers are rapidly prepping for auto battery bonanza

This content is only available to subscribers. Get unlimited digital access. $1 a week for the first 52 weeks. Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan-wide breaking news. Accurate, fact-based journalism without an agenda, so you get the information you need to make informed decisions. Complete coverage and commentary on Michigan… Continue reading Recyclers are rapidly prepping for auto battery bonanza

How the Hyundai IONIQ 6’s smart tech transforms electric driving

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 rethinks the idea of how electric cars can look, with a sleek, graceful, low-slung saloon silhouette that bucks the trend for large all-electric SUVs –significantly reducing the car’s drag and delivering up to 338 miles of range*. The IONIQ 6 hasn’t only been designed and sculpted to look different, though. It… Continue reading How the Hyundai IONIQ 6’s smart tech transforms electric driving

New Volvo EX30 arrives at £33,795 with up to 298 miles of range

The Volvo EX30 compact crossover, the firm’s new entry-level model, will be a “cornerstone” of the Swedish brand’s reinvention as an electric-only manufacturer by helping to attract new, younger customers. The Jeep Avenger and Smart #1 rival is available to order in the UK now priced from £33,795 including three years of free servicing. Subscription packages… Continue reading New Volvo EX30 arrives at £33,795 with up to 298 miles of range