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RecallsThese 10 Vehicles Are the Most Likely to be Recalled, Study Says
Vehicle recalls are designed to fix a variety of problems that could potentially affect the safety of their occupants or other road users. They also help paint a picture of a product’s overall quality and reliability. U.S. research firm iSeeCars recently looked at the vehicles that had the most recalls …
NewsMost Midsize SUVs Fail to Adequately Protect Rear Passengers in a Crash
While larger vehicles tend to fare better in collisions with smaller vehicles, they still have a lot of room for improvement when it comes to protecting their occupants. As we reported last year, a third of midsize SUVs failed the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new side crash test, …
NewsUS opens inquiry on Tesla steering wheel detachments
U.S. auto safety officials have opened a preliminary inquiry on Tesla after the steering wheel on its cars completely detached in two newly delivered vehicles, according to a document reviewed Wednesday by AFP. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on March 4 opened a "preliminary evaluation" following two instances of …
NewsTesla 'Recalls' 360,000 Vehicles With FSD Beta to Fix Software
Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 electric vehicles (including 20,667 in Canada) because of problems with their driver-assistance technology that heighten crash risk, according to a U.S. regulatory announcement seen by AFP Thursday. The recall affects a range of Model S , Model X , Model 3 and Model Y vehicles …
ElectricTesla Dramatically Cuts Prices in Canada, Model 3 Regains EV Rebate
Just like it did in several other countries in recent days, Tesla yesterday dramatically cut prices on its various models in Canada. This comes after the electric vehicle manufacturer failed to meet its delivery forecast for 2022 and lost two-thirds of its market value. Most notably, the Tesla Model 3 …
NewsWatch: IIHS Reveals the Most Watched Crash Tests of 2022
Every year, the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) performs hundreds of crash tests to validate the safety of new vehicles hitting the road. It also crowns the safest models by handing out “Top Safety Pick” awards . It’s always interesting to see how a vehicle reacts during a …
NewsTesla Surprises With $5,000 Credit, Shows Upcoming Swiveling Screen
Tesla vehicles have received a number of price increases over the past two years, which CEO Elon Musk called an “embarrassing” situation, but there’s a surprise gift for Model 3 and Model Y customers this holiday season. Customers who take delivery between now and December 31 get a $5,000 credit, …
ElectricConsumer Reports Says Most Reliable EVs Come From Tesla, Nissan
Electric vehicles are still a fairly new technology. Manufacturers with the most experience in that field are also those that build the most reliable models according to Consumer Reports . Based on its extensive databases and surveys among tens of thousands of vehicle owners, the trusted publication is able to …
ElectricTesla’s Charging Connector Design Now Open to Everyone
After launching a CCS Combo 1 adapter for customers who want to access public charging stations other than its Superchargers, Tesla today announced that it is opening its EV connector design to the world. Remember, this was a longtime promise made by CEO Elon Musk, who has repeatedly said the …
ElectricDissatisfied Tesla Owners in Norway Launch Hunger Strike
Norway is known all over the world as a paradise for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. As of July 2022, these accounted for nearly 90 percent of total new vehicle sales in the country—and 13 of the 15 most popular models in terms of new vehicle registrations. The Tesla Model …
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