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Tesla faces suit over lost battery capacity after software update
In a lawsuit filed in Northern California federal court, a Tesla owner claims the EV maker limited the battery range of older vehicles via a software update to avoid a costly recall to fix what plaintiffs allege are defective batteries. Continue Reading at AutoNews.com Click Here. Press Release Distribution Service
Subprime military lender shuts down
Security National Automotive Acceptance Co. began informing employees and auto dealers Wednesday that it would discontinue purchasing auto contracts and liquidate its portfolio. Continue Reading at AutoNews.com Click Here. Press Release Distribution Service
2020 Buick Encore GX to get turbo-3 engines, three trims, active safety features
When the 2020 Buick Encore GX arrives in the U.S. next year, the compact crossover will be offered with a choice of two turbo-3 engines driving the front or all four wheels—a first for any Buick. Buick hasn’t said yet how much the Encore GX will cost, or exactly when it will arrive. The 2020…
2020 Ford Explorers recalled, BMW 6-Series dead, Nikola wins grant: What’s New @ The Car Connection
14K 2020 Ford Explorers, Lincoln Aviators recalled for brake release cover, instrument cluster Ford is recalling more than 14,000 crossover SUVs built in the last three weeks that may be missing parking brake release covers. Nissan, EVGo plan 200 new electric car fast-chargers across the US Nissan and EVGo will partner to build the largest…
Nissan, EVGo plan 200 new electric car fast-chargers across the US
Nissan and EVGo will partner to build the largest public network of 100-kw fast chargers in the U.S., the companies announced this week. The two companies are combining to install more than 200 new chargers nationwide that will charge at 100 kw—enabling a faster rate with some vehicles, such as the Nissan Leaf Plus, versus…
14K 2020 Ford Explorers, Lincoln Aviators recalled for brake release cover, instrument cluster
Ford is recalling more than 14,000 crossover SUVs built in the last three weeks that may be missing parking brake release covers. The recall affects 2020 Ford Explorer and 2020 Lincoln Aviator crossovers that were built after July 24. The automaker says without the cover, drivers could inadvertently release the crossovers from Park, which could……
Nothing’s free, 2020 NSX is yellow but not mellow, Tesla will charge more: What’s New @ The Car Connection
7 ways automakers charge for things now that used to be free For some automakers, every color is free to new buyers—so long as that color is black or white. 2020 GMC Terrain adds automatic braking, active lane control The small crossover from GMC is adding important standard safety features. Base 2020 BMW X5 crossover…
Base 2020 BMW X5 crossover is coming, will cost less than $60,000
It may not be affordable in a universally accepted way, but a sub-$60,000 BMW X5 is on its way. BMW confirmed that it will offer a 2020 BMW X5 sDrive40i this year that will cost less than $60,000 when it hits dealer lots soon. The base crossover is rear-drive only, while the rest of the…
2020 GMC Terrain adds automatic braking, active lane control
The smallest GMC crossover is getting a big safety bump. When it goes on sale this year, the 2020 Terrain will include on every model a suite of active safety features that includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection and active lane control. An optional package available adds adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitors, rear……
7 ways automakers charge for things now that used to be free
Free is in short supply and cheap is running out for new car shoppers nowadays. Occasional new-car shoppers might be surprised to see charges for items that once were included in the cost of a new car. In some cases, those charges are added because few shoppers ask for items that once seemed indispensable to…
