Dozens of Tesla owner complaints prompted an investigation into suspension issues for older model Tesla vehicles built in the early half of 2016, the NHTSA announced on Friday. Regulators are investigating the 2015-2017 Tesla Model S sedan and 2016-2017 Model X SUV for a front suspension link issue that can …
Read More »Tesla Is Joining S&P 500 in December as Its Largest-Ever Entrant
picture alliance Via Getty Tesla will be added to the S&P 500 stock index on December 21, the S&P Dow Jones Indices announced on Monday. Tesla will be the largest company to ever be added to the index, and will likely land among the top ten largest companies in the …
Read More »2021 Tesla Model Y
Overview Using the chassis, interior, and powertrain from the smaller Model 3, the 2021 Tesla Model Y adds additional cargo space, an optional third row of seats, and SUV styling to the more affordable end of the brand’s offerings. Power from the Model Y’s dual on-board electric motors is plentiful …
Read More »2021 Honda changes, SSC Tuatara deep dive, Tesla recall reveals strength: What’s New @ The Car Connection
What’s New for 2021: Honda Here’s what’s new throughout the 2021 Honda lineup from refreshed vehicles to minor changes. 2021 Infiniti QX50 SUV gets more expensive, starts at $ 38,975 The 2021 Infiniti QX50 compact crossover SUV starts at $ 38,975, which is a $ 700 increase over the 2020 model. …
Read More »2021 Cadillac Escalade reviewed, 2021 Genesis GV80 tested, Tesla range boost: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Cadillac Escalade review The redesigned 2021 Cadillac Escalade full-size SUV gets longer to better accommodate third-row passengers and increase cargo volume, and also comes loaded with features befitting the luxury class. 2021 Nissan Rogue vs. 2021 Ford Escape: Compare Crossover SUVs When it comes to popular compact crossovers, the …
Read More »2021 Chevy Silverado review, 2021 Audi RS 5 preview, Lucid Air aims for Tesla Plaid: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Chevrolet Silverado review The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado light-duty pickup truck comes in eight trim levels, seven powertrains, and tons of towing capacity and feature equipment. Its versatility offsets its uninspired interior and limited safety features to earn a TCC Rating of 5.2 out of 10. Cadillac Super Cruise trials …
Read More »This Week in Cars: Tesla, Lucid, VW ID.4, and California Dreams
In which we all talk a lot about EVs even though no one is really buying them. Another week, another seven dollars. Unless you’re Elon Musk, in which case the saying goes: Another week, another multi-billion-dollar loss in stock valuation. It’s hard to say whether the news in the world …
Read More »Tesla Model 3 Bucks Trend of Electric Vehicles Depreciating Rapidly
Smith Collection/GadoGetty Images On average, your average new sedan depreciates 39 percent in its first three years. Trucks go down 34 percent. But electric vehicles drop an astonishing 52 percent, according to iSeeCars, which evaluated values of cars coming off lease. The outlier is the Tesla Model 3—both compared to …
Read More »2021 GLA-Class tested, new Batmobile teased, Tesla hints at better energy density: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class The smallest and least expensive crossover SUV in the Mercedes-Benz lineup, the 2021 GLA-Class ranges from the entry-level GLA250 to the blood-pumping AMG GLA45. Larger, roomier, and better than 2020, the GLA-Class earns a 6.8 out of 10. 2021 Mazda CX-5: Small price bump adds larger screen, …
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