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Saturday, May 13, 2023

Cars: 1.1 million Tesla vehicles recalled in China over braking issues

Defects on certain Tesla models may lead drivers to step on the accelerator for longer than necessary, increasing the risk of collisions.

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Sat May 13 2023

 
In this Feb. 2, 2020 file photo, the company logo sits on an unsold 2020 Model X at a Tesla dealership in Littleton, Colo.

Defects on certain Tesla models may lead drivers to step on the accelerator for longer than necessary, increasing the risk of collisions.

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Apple CarPlay makes smart phone features available on vehicle touch screens.
 

Charging for heated seats? Car buyers fear on-demand features too costly

Carmakers want to charge drivers for on-demand features like hands-free driving or heated seats. They face an uphill battle, a study shows.

Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors because they can catch fire even if the engines have been turned off.
 

Hyundai, Kia thefts keep rising despite security software campaign

Data from seven U.S. cities shows that the number of Hyundai and Kia thefts is still growing despite the companies' anti-theft software campaign.

Mike Abbott, former vice president of Engineering for Apple's Cloud Services division, will join GM as executive vice president of Software, effective May 22, 2023. He will report to CEO Mary Barra.
 

GM hires former Apple exec to run software unit

As GM looks more toward becoming a software company that makes cars, it has created a new position for an experienced tech expert from Apple.

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Mercedes-Benz recalls 3,800 vehicles due to battery issues: check here

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for the week of April 29-May 6, including 3,800 sedans from Mercedes-Benz.

A Waymo self-driving car parked on a street in San Francisco on April 29, 2023. After several minutes in a parking space, the car backed up, pulled out into the street and drove off. There was no one in the car during the entire process.
 
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In San Francisco the streets crawl with driverless cars, baffled humans

Self driving cars could lead to safer, less congested streets and even potentially lower carbon emissions. That's not yet the case.

FILE- The Dodge logo is seen on a new Dodge RAM 3500 Heavy Duty pickup trucks at sunset at a dealership in Springfield, Ill., Aug. 15, 2010. In documents posted Friday, May 5, 2023, U.S. safety regulators are investigating possible electrical problems in older Dodge Journeys after a woman was trapped and died when her SUV caught fire in December. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)
 

US Traffic Safety probes complaint of enflamed SUV that trapped woman

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it will investigate Dodge Journeys after a woman who was trapped in an enflamed SUV died.

3. BMW X6 M     • Starting price:  $110,595     • Sales, 2020:  7,291
 

BMW recalls 90,000 vehicles due to 'dire' risk from defective airbags

BMW models from 2000 through 2015 may be affected, the automaker said and vehicles that age, the risk to passengers is 'dire', NHTSA said.

Wireless EV charging in Detroit's Smart Parking Lab
 

I just tested what may be next big thing in electric vehicle charging

Wireless electric vehicle charging — like charging of cell phones and other devices — is as efficient as plugging in, and safe for people and pets.

Mandi Kindred of Shingle Springs, California stands with the pre-owned 2016 BMW i3 electric vehicle she bought.
 
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Shopping for a used EV? Experts share tips, warn of issues to watch

Data show used EVs are becoming more available and are more affordable than a new one. But experts say here is what to watch for to get a good one.

 

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