Tesla has reached a settlement with the state of Michigan to allow direct sales and service of vehicles through some official loopholes around the stupid laws that were preventing them from operating in the market. A change to the law in 2014 prohibited direct sales from automakers, which is blocking Tesla from obtaining a dealership… Continue reading Tesla gets some official loopholes around stupid laws to sell direct in Michigan
Tag: Recalls
Jeep and Suzuki models found to have broken EU emissions rules
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) — Fiat Chrysler’s Jeep Grand Cherokee and Suzuki’s Vitara diesel models both break emissions rules and must be fixed or face a ban on sales across Europe, the Dutch road authority ruled on Thursday. The RDW authority, acting as the reference regulator for the European Union, said Jeep had developed a software fix… Continue reading Jeep and Suzuki models found to have broken EU emissions rules
As autonomy stalls, lidar companies learn to adapt
Lidar sensors are likely to be essential to autonomous vehicles, but if there are none of the latter, how can you make money with the former? Among the industry executives I spoke with, the outlook is optimistic as they unhitch their wagons from the sputtering star of self-driving cars. As it turns out, a few… Continue reading As autonomy stalls, lidar companies learn to adapt
Daimler to build 50,000 Mercedes EQC models this year
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Daimler on Thursday said it plans to build 50,000 Mercedes EQC electric cars this year, denying a report in Manager Magazin which claimed it had been forced to pare back its 2020 production targets due to battery supply problems. FILE PHOTO: The logo of German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz is seen at Brussels… Continue reading Daimler to build 50,000 Mercedes EQC models this year
Comment: Dieter Zetsche should forego the post of Daimler chief supervisor
Dieter Zetsche It is becoming increasingly clear how much the manager has let the reins slip over the past few years of his 13-year reign as Daimler boss. (Photo: AP) The timing was perfect. On September 26, 2018, the former Daimler-Boss Dieter Zetsche and his supervisor Manfred Bischoff put their master plan into practice. First,… Continue reading Comment: Dieter Zetsche should forego the post of Daimler chief supervisor
Mercedes EV output target slashed by battery shortage: Manager Magazin
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Daimler has been forced to reduce its 2020 production targets for the Mercedes-Benz EQC electric car to 30,000 from about 60,000 due to a supply shortage of battery cells from LG Chem, Manager Magazin reported on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: The logo of German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz is seen at Brussels Motor Show,… Continue reading Mercedes EV output target slashed by battery shortage: Manager Magazin
@BMW: The mountain calls, the MINI Electric is coming.
Munich. The mountain calls – and never more so than in winter. In fact, there is an entire choir of mountain peaks which are attractive for winter sports fans particularly in Munich and the surrounding area. A spontaneous awayday for skiing or sledging is a very appealing option for residents living in the Bavarian capital.… Continue reading @BMW: The mountain calls, the MINI Electric is coming.
Jeep, Suzuki models found to have broken EU emissions rules
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Suzuki is seen on a wheel of Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza car during its launch in Mumbai, India, March 8, 2016. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui/File Photo AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler’s (FCHA.MI) Jeep Grand Cherokee and Suzuki’s (7269.T) Vitara diesel models both break emissions rules and must be fixed or face a… Continue reading Jeep, Suzuki models found to have broken EU emissions rules
@Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota vehicles
PLANO, Texas (January 22, 2020) – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 1998–2000 Model Year Toyota RAV4, 1998–1999 Model Year RAV4 EV, 1998–1999 Model Year Celica and 1997–1998 Model Year Supra vehicles equipped with a potentially affected Takata-produced single-stage non-azide front driver airbag inflator. Approximately 139,000 vehicles in the United States are involved in this recall. The subject vehicles are equipped with a front driver airbag with… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota vehicles
@Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota Corolla, Matrix and Avalon vehicles
PLANO, Texas (January 21, 2020) – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2011-2019 Model Year Corolla, 2011-2013 Model Year Matrix, 2012-2018 Model Year Avalon, and 2013-2018 Model Year Avalon Hybrid vehicles in the United States. Approximately 2.9 million vehicles are involved in this recall. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an electronic control unit (ECU) from a specific supplier designed to receive signals from crash sensors and… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota Corolla, Matrix and Avalon vehicles