BMW is quite happy with i3 battery pack durability and announced that the newly sold i3 in Europe are now covered with an extended battery warranty to 8 years and/or 160,000 kilometres (100,000 miles), similar to in the U.S. The previous warranty in Europe was for 100,000 km (62,000 miles). The change comes after six… Continue reading BMW Extended Its European Warranty For New i3 Batteries
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NHTSA is investigating a Tesla crash in California that killed 2 people (TSLA)
A speeding Tesla Model S driver slammed into the back of a Honda Civic, killing both its occupants and prompting a federal investigations. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday its special crash investigation team was responding. It’s not clear if Autopilot, a driver-assist function, was active at the time of the wreck. Several… Continue reading NHTSA is investigating a Tesla crash in California that killed 2 people (TSLA)
@BMW: Six years of BMW i3: Electric vehicle pioneers drive over 200,000 km in their BMW i3.
Munich. Trailblazer for sustainable mobility and endurance runner – within the six years following its launch, the BMW i3 has become an extremely successful model and a symbol of electric mobility. Since its market launch, it has been the most widely sold electric vehicle in the premium compact segment. More than 165,000 units have been sold… Continue reading @BMW: Six years of BMW i3: Electric vehicle pioneers drive over 200,000 km in their BMW i3.
Canadian electric vehicles startup opens India office to cater to Indian Industry
Encouraged by the latest Electric Vehicle policy announcements by the government, MakerMax System, a startup dedicated to the advanced lithium battery technologies and Online EV education, has expanded their operations in India with a series of new products and services. One of the product recently launched by the company is a indigenously developed desktop model… Continue reading Canadian electric vehicles startup opens India office to cater to Indian Industry
Volkswagen ID.3 Has Encountered ‘Massive Software Problems’
Rumors: Volkswagen produces ID.3 with incomplete software and stores the cars until the update is ready. German media reports of worrying “massive software problems” that Volkswagen is having with the Volkswagen ID.3, which has been produced on a limited scale in the ramp-up phase since November 4. The nature of the issue is not described, but… Continue reading Volkswagen ID.3 Has Encountered ‘Massive Software Problems’
@Tata: Nexon EV unveiling
19 December, 2019 Offers a cool, stylish, practical and real-world solution for faster EV adoption in India Mr. Guenter Butschek, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Motors Ltd. and Mr. Shailesh Chandra, President – Electric Mobility Business & Corporate Strategy, Tata Motors Ltd. unveil India’s own Electric SUV, the Nexon EV, today. Powered by the cutting-edge… Continue reading @Tata: Nexon EV unveiling
GM issues two recalls for more than 900,000 new vehicles
FILE PHOTO: The GM logo is seen at the General Motors Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant in Lansing, Michigan October 26, 2015. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) said Thursday it is issuing recalls for more than 900,000 vehicles worldwide in two separate campaigns to address brake software and fire risks. The… Continue reading GM issues two recalls for more than 900,000 new vehicles
UPDATE 1-Daimler agrees to $20 million settlement over U.S. vehicle recalls
FILE PHOTO: The Mercedes-Benz logo is seen before the company’s annual news conference in Stuttgart, Germany, February 4, 2016. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz USA (DAIGn.DE) has agreed to a $20 million civil penalty over its handling of U.S. vehicle recalls after a year-long U.S. government investigation into 1.4 million recalled vehicles.… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Daimler agrees to $20 million settlement over U.S. vehicle recalls
Vehicle manufacturer: Orders from Daimler’s truck division collapse – that’s the reason
Daimler Trucks Orders for new trucks declined sharply. (Photo: Daimler AG) Munich The times at Daimler are rough. The core brand of the Dax group is currently shaken most violently. Just a few years ago, Mercedes cars and vans were consistently delivering sales returns of more than nine percent. Today, the people of Stuttgart would… Continue reading Vehicle manufacturer: Orders from Daimler’s truck division collapse – that’s the reason
Warranty package on Isuzu mu-X engine extended by three years
CHENNAI: Isuzu Motors India has raised the warranty package with an ‘extended three years on the Powertrain’ for an additional 50,000 km (whichever occurs earlier). The company had ‘5ecure’ package which offered a ‘five years comprehensive warranty and five years Free Periodic Maintenance’, for 1,50,000 km (whichever occurs earlier). The ‘5ecure’ package on the Isuzu… Continue reading Warranty package on Isuzu mu-X engine extended by three years