In a tweet on Friday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company had started rolling out an over-the-air software update for its Model 3 electric cars to address a problem with their braking performance, a problem revealed by Consumer Reports last week. In the tweet, Musk said the update should improve braking “by ~20 ft… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 gets over-the-air update for brakes
Tag: Recalls
Volkswagen: 132,000 VW and Skoda cars recalled in Russia
Volkswagen A good 132,000 vehicles of the VW Polo and Skoda Rapid models are recalled in Russia. (Photo: dpa tmn) MoscowVolkswagen has in Russia a voluntary recall of a good 132,000 vehicles of the brands VW and Skoda announced. It concerns the models VW Polo and Skoda Rapid, said the Russian regulator on Tuesday. There… Continue reading Volkswagen: 132,000 VW and Skoda cars recalled in Russia
Daimler may be the next automaker embroiled in a diesel scandal
Reuters/Fabian Bimmer VW might not be the only German car maker that has to deal with a full-fledged diesel emissions scandal. To start, Germany has ordered Daimler to recall Mercedes-Benz Vito diesel vans for allegedly cheating on emissions tests limiting nitrogen oxide output. The company has met with officials and now has until June 15th… Continue reading Daimler may be the next automaker embroiled in a diesel scandal
Diesel: Germany asks Daimler for explanations
German industry is not finished with the Dieselgate. Three and a half years after the start of the scandal of engines rigged at Volkswagen, the German government officially asked Monday explanations to Daimler-Mercedes, accused as its competitor of Wolfsburg, to have installed software engines distorting the tests of homologation. As a matter of fact, suspicions… Continue reading Diesel: Germany asks Daimler for explanations
The Confederation admits Daimler deadline to clarify exhaust gas allegations
The federal government increases the pressure on Daimler: The car maker is due to submit alleged use of an illegal shutdown device on diesel vehicles within 14 days results. Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche in Berlin Monday, 28.05.2018 11:43 clock Daimler should be at the behest of Federal Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer Quick clarity on the… Continue reading The Confederation admits Daimler deadline to clarify exhaust gas allegations
UPDATE 1-Germany grills Daimler boss over extent of Vito van emissions fix
BERLIN/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany’s Transport Ministry quizzed Daimler (DAIGn.DE) Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche on Monday over how many Mercedes-Benz vans and cars need to be fixed after a regulator said it had found illegal software in one of its models. FILE PHOTO: Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche speaks during a world premiere for the new Mercedes… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Germany grills Daimler boss over extent of Vito van emissions fix
Fiat Chrysler warns 5.3M owners: Don’t use the cruise
DETROIT: Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 5.3 million vehicles in the U.S., Canada and elsewhere because in rare but terrifying circumstances, drivers may not be able to turn off the cruise control. The company is warning owners not to use cruise control until the cars, SUVs and trucks can be fixed with a software… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler warns 5.3M owners: Don’t use the cruise
UPDATE 3-Fiat Chrysler recalls 5.3 mln vehicles for cruise control defect
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is recalling more than 5.3 million vehicles in North America over a defect that could prevent drivers from deactivating cruise control, the company said on Friday, warning owners not to use the function until they get software upgrades. A car hauler transports Chrysler vehicles from the FCA Jefferson… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Fiat Chrysler recalls 5.3 mln vehicles for cruise control defect
Daimler threatens recall hundreds of thousands of diesel
According to SPIEGEL information, the Federal Motor Transport Authority examines further Daimler models. Not only the transporter Vito should have manipulated the corporation, but also in popular mass models. Tom Grünweg Mercedes C-Class at the 2014 premiere in Detroit Friday, 25.05.2018 12:00 o’clock The Daimler Group threatens the official recall of more than 600,000 diesel… Continue reading Daimler threatens recall hundreds of thousands of diesel
UPDATE 1-Daimler threatened with recall of over 600,000 diesel models -Spiegel
* KBA probes models including C-Class, G-Class – Spiegel * KBA has concrete suspicions over emissions – Spiegel * Report comes day after news of Mercedes Vito recall * Transport Minister, Daimler CEO to meet on Monday (Adds Daimler CEO meeting with transport minister) BERLIN, May 25 (Reuters) – Daimler faces a recall order for… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Daimler threatened with recall of over 600,000 diesel models -Spiegel