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Tesla Model S investigated for suspension problems (and Tesla isn't happy about it)The Tesla Model S is under investigation by the NHTSA for suspension problems. The agency is also looking into reports that the automaker asked owners to sign agreements that prevent them from speaking with federal regulators.
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Will green standards make cars less affordable? Possibly, says Ford exec.Stricter emission standards in the European Union could mean higher prices for consumers. Will people keep buying cars if prices are raised?
Tesla Model S price drops to $67,200 for new 60-kwh editionTesla Model S now comes in a new entry-level model with a 60-kilowatt-hour rating.The car comes with rear-wheel drive (Model S 60) though for an additional $5,000 buyers can take home an all-wheel-drive version
Too much renewable energy? Chile's solar panel problem.Chile's success in establishing solar farms has led to low energy prices for the country. But the low prices will affect power companies' ability to collect revenue and could dampen growth in coming years, critics say.
Uber fined $907,000 in France, adding to UberPop woes in EuropeUber faces fines in France for how it operated UberPop, the cheaper version of its premium services UberX and Uber Black. Others, like Lyft, have also been restricted from operating in certain areas as they look to expand.
Uber seeks more automaker partnerships, won’t build carsAs the auto industry prepares for a major transition away from car ownership, Uber is gearing up for more partnerships with car makers.
Los Angeles police force buys 100 BMW i3 electric cars, snubbing TeslaAfter a few months of testing alongside a considerably more glamorous Tesla Model S, the LAPD has committed to an order for 100 of BMW's electric cars.
Lexus remotely updates software, crashes navigation: Is a cyberattack to blame?Lexus' parent company, Toyota, is still trying to get to the root of the problem. It could be due to an issue with the code, but more alarming is the possibility that Lexus has been the target of a cyberattack.
Will Infiniti offer a version of Autopilot for its vehicles?Last fall, Tesla Motors made its Autopilot software on Model S and Model X vehicles. Soon, Nissan's luxury division could offer similar, semi-autonomous driving software on a range of Infiniti models.
- Saudi women boycott Uber as it launches in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi government's investment in Uber is part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to generate revenue from sources other than oil sales and broaden job opportunities for men and women. But some suggest that the effect of Uber's arrival is minimized if Saudi women are prevented from driving.
Electric cars will be part of Hyundai's Genesis lineupThe new leader of Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand believes electric cars will be an important part of its future product strategy.
Norway rolls away from gas and diesel carsAccording to several reports, politicians in Norway have agreed to a ban on the sale of gas and diesel vehicles by the year 2025.
Volvo sees hybrids replacing diesels, even in EuropeAs emissions standards intensify, Volvo sees electric cars becoming cheaper and more attractive to consumers.
Can electric-car charging stations be educational? San Diego thinks soSan Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is the latest electric utility to support the expansion of electric-car charging infrastructure.
Low May car sales signal shift in auto marketThanks to a rise in car-sharing and the emergence of driverless technology, we may be witnessing the start of a cool-down in the country's red-hot auto market.
The case for automatic software updates in carsPopularizing over-the-air updates of car systems could stem the tide of vehicle recalls and eliminate the hassle of going to the dealership for car system updates.
Going green, Paris bans older cars. Unfair to the poor?Starting in July, vehicles registered before 1997 will be banned from Paris' city center. Opponents argue that banning older cars will disproportionately effect low-income families.
Will a gas shortage in France spike electric car sales?Renault, a French automaker, has amped up its marketing of electric cars, hoping to take advantage of gas shortage in France.
VW to make big electric-car commitment. Is a battery factory also in the works?Volkswagen is targeting sales of 1 million electric cars within 10 years. To supply battery cells for all of those cars, the German media is reporting that Volkswagen may build a battery factory.
