Tesla has updated its warranty for its already problematic media unit and touchscreen with a ridiculously shorter 2-year or 25,000-mile limit. As we previously reported, Tesla had a problem with the embedded Multi-Media-Card memory (eMMC) in its original MCU (the central media unit with a touchscreen). It is being overwritten to the point of failure… Continue reading Tesla updates ridiculous warranty on problematic media unit and touchscreen
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@GM: GM Delivers Over 713,600 Vehicles in China in the Second Quarter SHANGHAI – General Motors and its joint ventures delivered more than 713,600 vehic…
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Genesis Reports June and Half-Year 2020 Sales
“Despite a steep decline in the luxury market, Genesis increased sales significantly over last month. As the market recovers, I am confident that Genesis is well-positioned to garner a lot more attention in the second half of the year, said Mark Del Rosso, President and Chief Executive Officer, Genesis Motor North America. Last week, J.D. Power’s 2020… Continue reading Genesis Reports June and Half-Year 2020 Sales
Fully Autonomous GreenPower EV Star Being Developed with Perrone Robotics for Jacksonville Transportation Authority
“With this new partnership, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority will expand and ramp up our AV Test & Learn activities,” said JTA Chief Executive Officer Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. “This work is laying the foundation for what will be the nation’s first public transportation network powered by autonomous vehicles.” The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is currently… Continue reading Fully Autonomous GreenPower EV Star Being Developed with Perrone Robotics for Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Geely’s Volvo announces its biggest ever recall over seat belt cable
FILE PHOTO: The Volvo logo is seen on a new XC60 model in a showroom near the Volvo Car Corporation Headquarters in Gothenburg May 20, 2010. REUTERS/Bob Strong STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Volvo Cars said on Wednesday it was recalling nearly 2.2 million cars built between 2006 and 2019 to address a potential issue with cables… Continue reading Geely’s Volvo announces its biggest ever recall over seat belt cable
@FCA: Statement: Non-saleable Part Lookup Tool
June 29, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA strongly supports this initiative. Every auto-industry constituent is a stakeholder in the safety-critical Takata recall. Successful recall campaigns require close coordination and parts recyclers are in a unique position to help protect the customers we all share. “We are making progress,” says Mark Chernoby, FCA’s Chief Technical… Continue reading @FCA: Statement: Non-saleable Part Lookup Tool
@Ford: Ford Motor Company Issues a Safety Compliance Recall and a Safety Recall in North America
Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety compliance recall and a safety recall in North America. Go to Source
@Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Prius and Prius v vehicles
PLANO, Texas (June 24, 2020) – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2013-2015 Model Year Prius and 2014 – 2017 Model Year Prius v in the United States. Approximately 267,000 vehicles are involved in this recall. The involved vehicles were designed to enter a failsafe driving mode in response to certain hybrid system faults.… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Prius and Prius v vehicles
@Groupe PSA: Full of Excitement: New Opel Mokka Electric and Energetic
Pure energy: bold looks, high seating position, emission-free electric drive Exhilarating e-power: 100 kW/136 hp and 260 Nm of torque for great fun Strong expression: Mokka shows new progressive brand face with Opel Vizor Totally digital: Opel Pure Panel cockpit detoxes driving experience Brightly unique: Glare-free IntelliLux LED® matrix light first in segment Truly advanced:… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: Full of Excitement: New Opel Mokka Electric and Energetic
The US government is investigating 63,000 Tesla Model S vehicles over possible touchscreen failures (TSLA)
The US highway safety administration is investigating some Tesla Model S vehicles that could have faulty memory chips. When the components wear out, the main media control center for the car can fail, NHTSA said. Tesla did not respond to a request for comment about the new investigation. There have been no accidents due to… Continue reading The US government is investigating 63,000 Tesla Model S vehicles over possible touchscreen failures (TSLA)