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Report Reveals EV Prototype Started Chrysler Tech Center Fire in November
Fire at Chrysler Tech Center linked to an EV prototype disclosed by Stellantis. Auburn Hills Fire Department's insights reveal details: the prototype on a lift required forklift extraction; active fire under the vehicle and hood. Workers suspect coolant malfunction, as exact cause of the fire remains undisclosed.
By Dabbie Davis
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2023’s Vanished Vehicles: Models Bid Market Farewell, Won't Roll On for 2024
In the ever-changing automotive world, certain cars do their final lap. The dynamic auto business often drops weak models to create place for better ones. Some cars will stop manufacture in 2023 without replacements. Many of these departing vehicles are gas-powered, although several hybrids are being phased out for all-electric versions.
By Dabbie Davis
Tesla Confronts Safety Concerns, Issuing a Recall for 120,000 Vehicles with Door-Related Issues
Tesla is recalling over 120,000 vehicles due to faulty doors failing to meet federal standards, posing a significant safety risk. These doors can unlatch during accidents, increasing injury risks, and potentially swing open post-crash.
By Dabbie Davis
GM Implements Temporary Suspension on Chevy Blazer EV Sales Amid Software Troubles
The newly launched Chevrolet Blazer EV faces temporary sales suspension due to software glitches. Following reports of 23 distinct software-related issues, Edmunds, an automotive website, highlights extensive dealership repairs and labels it the most significant software-related problem ever encountered with a new car.
By Dabbie Davis
Ford’s Safety Concerns Persist, Tops Recall Charts Once Again
In a recurring trend, Ford finds itself at the top of the recall charts, a position it's less than proud of. Safety concerns persist as the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration confirms Ford as the most recalled brand in the U.S. for the third consecutive year. In 2023, Ford issued recalls for 54 vehicles, impacting around 5.7 million cars nationwide.
By Dabbie Davis
U.S. Predicts a Slight Rise in New Car Sales for the Upcoming Year
The automotive industry is looking forward to a promising future as new car sales in the United States are expected to gradually rise in the coming year, with an unexpected 13% surge projected for December.
By Dabbie Davis
Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen Align with Tesla's Charging Standard, Revolutionizes 2025 Electric Vehicle Landscape
In a significant industry development, Volkswagen Group, including Audi, Porsche, and Scout Motors, commits to adopting Tesla's EV charging standard, with plans to facilitate access to Tesla's Supercharger network for its electric car owners. Anticipating a solution by 2025, this move will see new VW EVs equipped with Tesla charging ports, offering customers access to 15,000 Supercharger stations across North America.
By Dabbie Davis
