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New Jersey auto dealers will pay $1.8 million to settle customer complaintsA group of New Jersey auto dealers have to pay $1.8 million to settle complaints from consumers about their deceptive practices. Customers say that the New Jersey dealers had deceptive practices, such as failing to honor advertised prices.
Ford recalls Ford Escape models built at Louisville plantFord is recalling certain 2014 Ford Escape models built at a Louisville plant in October. The Ford Escape cars in question may have an issue that could cause the glass of its panorama roof to detach.
Will Tesla Motors become a leading employer of US veterans?Tesla Motors may become a leading employer of US military veterans. Out of Tesla Motors' 6,000 employees, 300 of them are veterans, and Tesla Motors plans to hire 600 more.
China waives purchase tax on electric cars. Will it boost electric car sales?China has decided to wait its 10 percent purchase tax on electric cars. Electric car sales haven't been stellar recently, but this waiver is the country's policymakers' latest effort to address China's energy independence issues.
Infiniti's de Nysschen exits to take on GM's Cadillac brandInfiniti president Johan de Nysschen is leaving Infiniti for General Motors' Cadillac brand. At Cadillac, de Nysschen will be responsible for all aspects of Cadillac globally such as sales and brand development.
Want $10,000? Hack a Tesla Motors Model S electric car.Can you hack a Tesla Model S? Organizers at the SyScan computer security conference in Beijing will give someone $10,000 if they can hack into Tesla Motors' Model S electric car.
Germany plans to charge foreigners to drive on Autobahn freewaysGermany will start charging foreign drivers 10 euros, or about $13, to drive on Germany's autobahns for ten day permits. For a one-day permit, Germany will charge 100 euros to go on the Autobahn freeways.
Tesla Motors reportedly faces copyright issues from Chinese businessman againTesla Motors is facing a copyright lawsuit from Chinese businessman Zhan Baosheng over the trademark of the automaker's name, according to Bloomberg. Tesla Motors had copyright issues with Baosheng before, when he trademarked the Tesla name in 2006, three years after Tesla Motors formed in the US.
Honda adds 1 million California cars to Takata airbag recallHonda is recalling 1 million cars in California with Takata airbags. The recall includes various makes of the Honda Accord, Acura, and other vehicles from model years 2001 to 2011.
Ford announces recalls for nearly 101,000 cars due to safety issuesFord is recalling nearly 101,000 North American vehicles, including the Ford Edge and Ford Flex from recent model years. Ford has issued six recalls due to safety issues, including potentially losing drive function, rolling away while parked on a hill, and having gas tanks more prone to leakage.
Chrysler restarts Dodge Viper production after temporary hiatusChrysler's Dodge brand will restart making its Viper on July 21 after temporarily shutting down production. Chrysler stopped producing the Dodge Viper to figure out a better strategy to boost sales.
Tesla Motors Model S receives highest score for high qualityTesla Motors Model S earned the highest score for the annual Total Quality Index study. Tesla Motors earlier won the recognition for the Model S being the 'most-loved car' in the US.
Drive a gas-guzzler in Madrid? You'll have to pay extra to park.Madrid is using 'smart' parking meters in which drivers enter their license plate number to verify the model and make of the car. If someone drives a diesel or a less fuel efficient car in Madrid, then the driver is charged 20 percent extra to park.
Nissan sees strong June sales for electric carNissan's June sales for its electric car Leaf slightly dipped in June, but Nissan is still up 5.5 percent since June 2013. Tesla Motors didn't report monthly sales for the Tesla Motors Model S electric car, but it is estimated that Tesla Motors sold about 1,200 cars.
2014 British Grand Prix: What viewers should expect from the Formula One raceThe 2014 Formula One British Grand Prix is taking place this weekend. What should people expect from this Formula One race?
July 4 remains the deadliest date for motoristsBetween 2008 and 2012, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that a total of 630 people were killed on July 4. While celebrating July 4, what can you do to stay safe while driving?
Tesla Motors can sell electric cars directly to Pennsylvania driversPennsylvania's House of Representatives has passed legislation allowing Tesla Motors to sell through its first-party retail store model. That said, Tesla Motors will probably face a cap of five stores.
Toyota faces safety roadblock for fuel-cell vehicles in USToyota's upcoming fuel-cell electric car faces a safety regulation that would prevent people from driving the car even after a small fender-bender. Toyota is seeking exemption for the fuel-cell vehicle.
Challenger Hellcat from Dodge is the most powerful production muscle car everThe Challenger SRT Hellcat is the most powerful production muscle car ever—and even more powerful than the Viper supercar. The Challenger Hellcat should reach the market later this year.
June auto sales: Chrysler, Toyota, and Nissan rise, while Ford slipsChrysler, Toyota, and Nissan report US strong auto sales for June, while Ford and Volkswagen saw US auto sales dip for June. General Motors' auto sales were up 1 percent, despite all of the recalls.
