Tesla is recalling around 30,000 Model S and X vehicles in China, the country’s State Administration for Market Regulation said Friday. Tesla issued the recall because of two different suspension defects, but some vehicles may have both, regulators said. The recall impacts the bulk of imported Model S and Model X cars made between September… Continue reading Tesla is recalling 30,000 Model S and X cars in China over suspension problems
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Tesla is recalling almost all Model S/Model X sent to China over suspension issue
Tesla is issuing a recall on close to 30,000 Model S and Model X vehicles sent to China, the bulk of those models exported to the country, over an issue with its suspension. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation made the announcement earlier today. The government says that it affects 29,193 vehicles produced by Tesla: “Part… Continue reading Tesla is recalling almost all Model S/Model X sent to China over suspension issue
Tesla supplier LG Chem to boost battery capacity
By Hyunjoo Jin, Heekyong Yang 3 Min Read SEOUL (Reuters) – Electric vehicle battery maker LG Chem 051910.KS plans to triple production capacity for cylindrical batteries used by Tesla and others, and is considering expansion in Europe and North America to meet surging demand, it said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: The logo of LG Chem… Continue reading Tesla supplier LG Chem to boost battery capacity
Delhi-based Inverted Energy announces buyback scheme for its e3W li-ion battery
Delhi-based three-year-old energy storage start-up Inverted Energy has announced a buyback offer for its lithium-ion battery for e-rickshaws. Under the scheme, post the warranty period the company is offering to payback Rs 10,000 for the e-three-wheeler battery. Raghav Jain, co-founder, Inverted Energy said: “Inverted is paying back this amount after the warranty period ends intending… Continue reading Delhi-based Inverted Energy announces buyback scheme for its e3W li-ion battery
Tesla scales back its warranty on used cars
Sponsored Links Engadget Tesla has quietly made it less appealing to buy one of its cars used. As Electrek points out, just days ago, Tesla offered a two- to four-year warranty on used Model S and Model X vehicles. However, visit the company’s website today and you’ll see that it instead offers one-year or 10,000… Continue reading Tesla scales back its warranty on used cars
Tesla issues Model Y recall over trailer brake light failure, but the fix is an OTA software update
Tesla and NHTSA have confirmed that a recall has been issued on some Model Y vehicles over a trailer brake light failure. The good news is that the fix is an over-the-air software update. NHTSA describes the problem related to the tow package in an update: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y… Continue reading Tesla issues Model Y recall over trailer brake light failure, but the fix is an OTA software update
Tesla admits design flaw led to vehicle rear bumper falling off when driving in puddles of water
Tesla admits that a problem with Model 3 vehicles led to them losing the body panel on their rear bumper when driving in puddles of water. Early on, the Model 3 had some issues with the body panel on the rear bumper falling off after driving through what drivers have described as heavy rain or… Continue reading Tesla admits design flaw led to vehicle rear bumper falling off when driving in puddles of water
Tesla reportedly cuts its four-year used car warranty to just one year
Tesla has slashed its used car warranty in another round of what could be seen as belt-tightening ahead of what is expected to be a crucial third-quarter financial report. According to Electrek, the automaker previously offered a two- to four-year warranty on used Model S and X vehicles, but now only offers a warranty of… Continue reading Tesla reportedly cuts its four-year used car warranty to just one year
@Ford: Ford Motor Company Issues Two Safety Recalls in North America and One Safety Compliance Recall in Canada
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 19, 2020 – Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety recalls in North America and one safety compliance recall in Canada. Safety recall for select 2019-20 Ford Transit Connect vehicles equipped with the 2.5-liter engine In affected vehicles, the software calibration for the engine failsafe cooling strategy contains temperature threshold values that… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Motor Company Issues Two Safety Recalls in North America and One Safety Compliance Recall in Canada
Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors flag $2.9 billion earnings hit from quality costs
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The Hyundai logo is seen outside a Hyundai car dealer in Golden, Colorado, November 3, 2014. REUTERS/Rick Wilking SEOUL (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor 005380.KS and affiliate Kia Motors 000270.KS said on Monday that their third-quarter earnings would reflect quality-related costs amounting to a combined 3.36 trillion won… Continue reading Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors flag $2.9 billion earnings hit from quality costs