You still have to plan well and use charger problem solving skills when undertaking a long trip in Australia due to incomplete charging networks, as we have previously written about here and here. Arthur and Laurel Hunt recently made a return trip from Yeppoon in Central Queensland to southern Tasmania in their three-year old Tesla… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Charger Problem Solving in Oz 002640
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Clean Technica: Germany’s BEVs Up, PHEVs Down — Tesla Model Y 3× Rivals002639
Germany, Europe’s single largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicles take 21.5% share of sales in February 2023, a drop from 24.9% year on year. Full electric share grew, but plugin hybrid share almost halved. Overall auto volume was 206,210 units, up by some 3% YoY, but still some 18% down from pre-2020 seasonal norms.… Continue reading Clean Technica: Germany’s BEVs Up, PHEVs Down — Tesla Model Y 3× Rivals002639
First Tesla, now Nissan recalls over 1,000 Ariya EVs with risk of steering wheels falling off
Following an NHSTA investigation into two cases of the Tesla Model Y’s steering wheel falling off, Nissan is dealing with a similar issue. The Japanese automaker is recalling over 1,000 Ariya electric SUVs citing that the “steering wheel can detach from the steering column.” 2023 Nissan Ariya electric SUV recall Earlier today, we reported that… Continue reading First Tesla, now Nissan recalls over 1,000 Ariya EVs with risk of steering wheels falling off
Tesla pushes new Full Self-Driving Beta v11 update as it slowly expands rollout
Tesla has started to push a new Full Self-Driving Beta v11 software update, but the rollout of the highly anticipated FSD Beta update is still slow. Tesla FSD Beta v11 is both an exciting and scary step as it is supposed to merge Tesla’s FSD and Autopilot highway stacks. FSD Beta enables Tesla vehicles to… Continue reading Tesla pushes new Full Self-Driving Beta v11 update as it slowly expands rollout
Tesla Model Y is now under NHTSA investigation over steering wheels falling off
The NHTSA announced that it is investigating the Tesla Model Y over a potential issue after two vehicles had their steering wheels fall off. In a new report, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wrote that it is aware of two reports of steering wheels completely falling off on 2023 Model Y vehicles: The… Continue reading Tesla Model Y is now under NHTSA investigation over steering wheels falling off
Feds suspect Tesla using automated system in fire truck crash
Detroit — U.S. investigators suspect that a Tesla was operating on an automated driving system when it crashed into a fire truck in California last month, killing the driver and critically injuring a passenger. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday it has dispatched a special crash investigation team to look into the Feb.… Continue reading Feds suspect Tesla using automated system in fire truck crash
German Manager Magazin: Tesla: Falling steering wheels at electric car manufacturer alert US authorities002355
The US electric car manufacturer Tesla was targeted by the NHTSA after complaints about missing steering wheel mounts. The US agency announced on Wednesday On your webpage known to have opened a preliminary investigation into two reports of steering wheels falling off while driving. According to NHTSA, the vehicles were shipped without the mounting bolts… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Tesla: Falling steering wheels at electric car manufacturer alert US authorities002355
@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis and the South African Authorities Sign Framework Agreement to Manufacture Vehicles in South Africa005306
“I am pleased that Stellantis is looking to South Africa to expand its manufacturing footprint,” Mr. Ebrahim Patel, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition said today. “The company is a large global- automaker, with a range of well-known brands. South Africa is a great investment destination with significant car-making capacity. We look forward to working… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis and the South African Authorities Sign Framework Agreement to Manufacture Vehicles in South Africa005306
Tesla under investigation after steering wheels fall off two Model Y vehicles
Federal safety regulators are looking into Tesla again — this time over concerns of steering wheels falling off 2023 Model Y vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday it received two complaints from owners of the 2023 Model Y that the steering wheel came off while the vehicles were being driven. The investigation… Continue reading Tesla under investigation after steering wheels fall off two Model Y vehicles
U.S. opens Tesla probe into reports steering wheels fell off, article with image
WASHINGTON, March 8 (Reuters) – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Wednesday it is opening a preliminary investigation into 120,000 2023 Tesla Model Y vehicles after two reports of steering wheels falling off while driving. The U.S. auto safety regulator said the steering wheels in both vehicles, which had a low mileage, completely… Continue reading U.S. opens Tesla probe into reports steering wheels fell off, article with image