Ram Trucks plans recall over fire risk, tells owners not to park inside

Drivers of certain Ram Heavy Duty pickups and chassis cab trucks are being advised not to park them inside because of a fire risk and a recall has been issued affecting almost 341,000 trucks. The company said in a news release that it’s aware of six potentially related fires, one of which happened reportedly after… Continue reading Ram Trucks plans recall over fire risk, tells owners not to park inside

Hybrids, EVs dominate Consumer Reports top vehicle picks; US shut out of top 10 brands

Hybrid vehicles and Tesla’s Model 3 got major Valentine’s Day love from Consumer Reports, as their low operating costs and reliable charging network propelled them to seven of the 10 spots on the magazine’s influential top list of top vehicles for 2023 cars, trucks and SUVs. The list had very little good news for U.S.-based… Continue reading Hybrids, EVs dominate Consumer Reports top vehicle picks; US shut out of top 10 brands

Ford F-150 Lightning fire in a holding lot leads to 3-week production halt

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Tesla recalls 362,758 vehicles, says Full Self-Driving Beta software may cause crashes

Elon Musk speaks on stage during the Westworld Featured Session during SXSW at Austin Convention Center on March 10, 2018 in Austin, Texas. FilmMagic | HBO | Getty Images Tesla is voluntarily recalling 362,758 vehicles equipped with the company’s experimental driver-assistance software, which is marketed as Full Self-Driving Beta or FSD Beta, in the US,… Continue reading Tesla recalls 362,758 vehicles, says Full Self-Driving Beta software may cause crashes

EVs like the Tesla Model 3 and Toyota hybrids dominate Consumer Reports’ top auto picks

A Toyota RAV4 Prime electric car is recharged October 3, 2022 at a charging station at the town hall in Charlotte, Vermont. Robert Nickelsberg | Getty Images After years of being touted as a smarter option for car buyers seeking better fuel efficiency and lower costs, hybrids and EVs are getting a big endorsement from… Continue reading EVs like the Tesla Model 3 and Toyota hybrids dominate Consumer Reports’ top auto picks

Renault CEO questions wisdom of electric vehicle price cuts

Renault CEO Luca de Meo on Thursday questioned the wisdom of price cuts rivals have been implementing in a bid to bolster market share for their electric vehicle fleets. “We’ve seen competitors moving prices up and down, etc., etc. this is their decision. But I don’t think it’s a very healthy practice in the long… Continue reading Renault CEO questions wisdom of electric vehicle price cuts

CNBC Daily Open: U.S. stocks don’t seem bothered by inflation, ignore jump in retail sales

People walk along 5th Avenue in Manhattan, one of the nation’s premier shopping streets on February 15, 2023 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they… Continue reading CNBC Daily Open: U.S. stocks don’t seem bothered by inflation, ignore jump in retail sales

CNBC Daily Open: U.S. stocks don’t seem concerned about inflation, disregard jumping retail sales

People walk along 5th Avenue in Manhattan, one of the nation’s premier shopping streets on February 15, 2023 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no… Continue reading CNBC Daily Open: U.S. stocks don’t seem concerned about inflation, disregard jumping retail sales