Volkswagen AG on Monday was charged with importing almost 128,000 vehicles into Canada by contradicting the country’s environmental legislation, a Canadian government agency stated. The German automaker was charged with 60 counts for the violation of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act by importing vehicles that did not conform to prescribed emission standards, Environment and Climate […]
Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot crashes into police car on highway
A Tesla Model 3 was engaged in Autopilot when it rear-ended a parked police car in Connecticut during the weekend, the Stamford Advocate initially reported on Saturday. The driver informed police that he was looking at his dog in the backseat when his Tesla Model 3 rear-ended a cruiser, then continued to also strike a disabled vehicle. Tesla […]
Nokia suspends legal action against Daimler in the hope of mediation
Nokia has suspended legal action against Daimler in the hope that mediation will fix their dispute over technology licensing fees. The decision drew a positive response from the German automaker, which reiterated that the two firms had differing legal views on the dispute. Nokia’s pursuit of charges from Daimler has thrown a spotlight on the […]
Some facts to know about Cash for Clunkers in detail
The Cash for Clunkers was a program initiated by Obama in 2009. It was an auto-in-trade program with the help of which you can easily trade your old car for a new one. There are some facts that you need to know Cash for Clunkers to be more clear on the concept. What does a […]
MG Motor reveals its first electric car in India
MG Motor India, a part of China’s SAIC Motor Corporation, has revealed its electric SUV model ZS. This is MG’s second product in India following the Hector SUV. The vehicle will come with a 44.5 kWh battery, providing a range of around 340 km on a single charge. The ZS has a sky roof and […]
Hyundai’s $1.8 billion deal with Daewoo faces EU probe
World No. 1 shipbuilding group Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings’ $1.8 billion merger with competitor shipbuilder Daewoo will deal with a full-scale investigation in Europe because of severe EU antitrust concerns, two people knowledgeable with the matter stated on Monday. Hyundai in January declared the deal to form the world’s biggest shipbuilder with a 21 percent […]
Person offered $200 in compensation as car engulfed after Walmart oil change
Joshua Nesbitt went in for an oil change and saw his car destroyed by fire. The incident took place at a Walmart in College Park and the store is declining to pay for the damage. Channel 2’s Justin Gray interviewed Nesbitt who stated that the car’s engine burned up. But he said all Walmart is […]
Used Car Retailer Vroom Raises $254 Million
New York-based online used-car retailer and e-commerce company Vroom has raised a $254 million funding round, the company stated Friday. The round was led by Durable Capital Partners with contribution from PICO Venture Partners. Vroom was established in 2013 by Israeli-born Elie Wurtman and Allon Bloch. When Vroom started up in 2013, it was initially […]
Man arrested for terrorizing auto dealership employee
A man was arrested for Felony Terrorizing after threatening a worker at a Grand Forks car dealership. The victim states the man was wielding a knife. Once the police officers arrived the man identified as 31-year-old Paris Shannon fled on foot. Police investigated for about a half-hour and found Shannon in an apartment building not […]
Electric car battery prices fell 13% in 2019
Although electric cars haven’t gained enough popularity in this decade as some had expected, enough indicators are pointing to the 2020s as the time when EVs will see that market fever pitch. From 2010 to 2019, lithium-ion battery prices have dropped from $1,100 per kilowatt-hour to $156/kwh—an 87% cut. From 2018 to 2019 alone, that […]
Porsche attracts Tesla owners with electric Taycan sports car
Porsche is experiencing a good amount of interest from Tesla owners for its new all-electric Taycan sports car, the head of the automaker’s North American operations stated. Klaus Zellmer, president, and CEO Porsche Cars North America has stated that out of “thousands” of potential U.S. consumers who have shown “sincere interest” in the sports car, Tesla owners […]
Jaguar Reveals The Refined 2020 F-Type Sports Car
Jaguar first revealed the latest take on the much-loved E-Type in 2012. The event was the international motor show in Paris and the production F-Type was a considered product preventing any retro references to its predecessor while still commemorating its spirit. And it was a sensation for the marque. Jaguar Land Rover was just been purchased […]
General Motors exits Russian car assembly business with Avtovaz deal
Russia’s biggest automaker Avtovaz stated on Monday it would purchase out General Motors from their joint venture producing automobile in Russia under the Chevrolet brand, effectively finishing GM’s presence in car assembling in the country. Russia’s auto market was among Europe’s lead performers prior to the imposition of western sanctions in 2014 which, coupled with […]
Toyota’s RAV4 Wins Japan’s Biggest Car Award
Selling over 400,000 units in the U.S. in this year so far, Toyota’s immensely popular RAV4 is new for 2019 and comes with a modified tough-looking exterior, powerful but frugal hybrid powertrain option, and smartphone capability for the first time. Just how nicely rated is it? In Japan this week, the perennial RAV4 just caught […]
Woman and boy injured after car-train crash in Minnesota
A woman and a boy were injured in a crash between a car and a train in northeastern Minnesota. Carlton County dispatchers got to know about the crash at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Thomson Township. A 41-year-old woman and a 10-year-old boy from Thomson Township were hurt. The two were submitted to a hospital in […]
