Posts by Devon Taylor
Mazda is Giving Free Miatas to Local Heroes
Mazda is rewarding local community heroes by giving them a free Miata. The giveaway is part of Mazda’s 100th anniversary celebrations. The automaker is honoring 50 people who have helped their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 50 local heroes will each receive a 100th Anniversary Special Edition MX-5 Miata as a gift. The vehicle…
Read MoreAutomotive Sales Dropped Off Big in November
New vehicle sales in November are down from the same month in 2019. That suggests that the recovery seen since the market bottomed in April is coming to an end. J.D. Power reports that new vehicle sales in the month of November were down 14.6% year-over-year. November had three fewer selling days in 2020 (23…
Read MoreTesla Plans A New Hatchback For European Market
Tesla is planning to build an electric hatchback for the European market. CEO Elon Musk, speaking at a European battery conference, said Tesla plans to bring longer-range electric cars to market in the coming years. He also mentioned those plans include a new hatchback, designed specifically for countries in Europe. Tesla Automobiles Electric Vehicle Info…
Read MoreRomain Grosjean’s Scary F1 Crash Highlights New Safety Concerns
When Romain Grosjean’s car exploded into flames during the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, everyone feared the worst. It was easily one of the most horrific scenes in recent Formula One history. The fact that Grosjean was able to walk away with only minor injuries is a modern day miracle — owing mostly to decades…
Read MoreTesla Given Permission To Sell Model Y in China
Tesla has been given permission to start selling its Shanghai-made Model Y SUV throughout China. The country’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in Beijing published the approval on its website Monday. The permission should further boost Tesla’s sales in the world’s largest consumer market. Shipping To Europe Tesla already sells the Model 3 in…
Read MoreVolkswagen To Bring Small Electric Car To The Masses
Volkswagen is developing a smaller electric car for the mass market. They say it’s in anticipation of even tougher climate regulations. VW sees a small, affordable EV as a means of boosting its sales in a new green era. Under the project dubbed “Small Battery Electric Vehicle,” (or Small BEV) engineers are developing a battery…
Read MoreTesla Recalls 9,500 Vehicles Over Faulty Roofs
Tesla is recalling more than 9,500 of its Model X and Model Y vehicles over faulty roof trims and loose bolts that could be inadequately tightened. The larger recall covers 9,136 Model X cars manufactured between September 17, 2015 and July 31, 2016, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA said…
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