| Tesla recalls Model S cars over problem weld |
Jun 20th, 2013 |
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Electric sports car maker Tesla announced a recall Wednesday for some of its Model S vehicles over possible weak welds on back seats.The recall applies to versions of the four-door sedan, which costs up to $87,000, produced between May 10, 2013 and June 8, 2013.Founder Elon Musk said on the company's blog that the strength of the weld on a mounting bracket in a back row ...
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| Obama Merkel exchange toasts in Berlin |
Jun 20th, 2013 |
U.S. President Barack Obama kisses German Chancellor Angela Merkel after she finished her speech at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin on June 19, 2013. Obama is in Berlin on his first official state visit to Germany and spoke at the historic site where fifty years earlier U.S. President John F. Kennedy delivered his famous "Ich bin ein Berliner (I am a Berliner)" address . UPI/David ...
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| Porsche tops Lexus in 2013 JD Power Initial Quality Study |
Jun 20th, 2013 |
and Associates Initial Quality Study. The German sports car manufacturer ended the luxury Japanese marque’s two-year reign at the top of the US automotive industry analyst’s study, while General Motors’ GMC division soared into second position, ...
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| Appeal for cars brings in clunkers and one Maserati |
Jun 20th, 2013 |
KPBS revved up its "Donate Your Car" campaign this month which, along with drivable used cars, often attracts tired, tread-worn mechanical castaways with more miles than a Platinum Frequent ...
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| Jaguar F-Type coupe spied testing at Nurburgring |
Jun 20th, 2013 |
has been spied testing at Germany’s Nurburging as development on the fixed-lid Cat continues. Snapped by CarAdvice’s spy photographers doing several quick laps of the famous circuit, ...
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| Claims union boss blocked Toyota wage productivity talk |
Jun 20th, 2013 |
There are claims that a union official taking part in a recent emergency car industry summit dismissed Toyota Australia’s attempt to discuss labour costs and weak ...
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| Qantas crew sue Rolls Royce over trauma |
Jun 20th, 2013 |
engine explosion mid-flight in 2010 , are suing the aircraft’s engine markers over trauma suffered during the incident. In November 2010, the A380 was flying from Singapore to Sydney when its Rolls Royce engine malfunctioned as it flew over Batam Island, Indonesia, News.com.au reported. Now, 17 crew members from NSW on board flight QF32 have lodged a class action against engine maker, ...
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| Renault Koleos facelift here in Q4 |
Jun 20th, 2013 |
Along with Bluetooth connectivity and audio streaming, the unit provides access to the Renault R-Link store offering a catalogue of more than 50 applications for owners to download. Renault Australia says while the new Clio, due to arrive locally in quarter three, will debut the R-Link technology in Australia, it's planned to be rolled out slowly across its range. A new blind spot warning ...
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| Nissan Pulsar engine stalling issue prompts service campaign not recall |
Jun 20th, 2013 |
Want to find out more about the exciting new NISSAN PULSAR Range? Register below, and CarAdvice will send you the very latest news and reviews as soon as they're ...
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| Japan stocks drop after Fed some auto shares rise |
Jun 20th, 2013 |
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Japanese stocks fell early Thursday after the Federal Reserve signaled an intention to scale down its bond purchases, although a weakened yen helped support the market. The Nikkei Stock ...
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