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Dealer Group Filed a Lawsuit Alleging That Hyundai Falsely Inflated EV Sales Numbers

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Automakers are locked in a heated battle for EV supremacy in the United States, but one dealer group is alleging that Hyundai’s numbers might not be entirely accurate. That move would make sales figures look better without dealers moving any additional EV inventory.

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In the Hot Seat: The Kia Telluride Is Being Recalled Over Fire Fears

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Based on documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the front power seat motor on the affected vehicles could overheat due to a stuck slide knob. Documentation shows that the manufacturer caught wind of the problem in December 2022 after a customer noticed smoke coming from beneath the front seat.

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China to allow extended sales periods for ICE models based on existing emissions standard, report says

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(Image credit: CnEVPost) The imminent implementation of a new emissions standard in three months is seen as a major factor behind the price war launched by internal combustion engine (ICE) automakers this month. A study covering nearly 100 auto dealer groups showed that nearly 98.89

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Ford F-150 Lightning orders to open in January, company tells dealerships

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Ford is planning to open the ordering bank for the F-150 Lightning in January 2022, internal company documents indicate. Internal documents from Ford, recovered by Ford Lightning Owners forum member ChasingCoral, state that Ford has advised employees to begin preparing for the order bank to open in January. .

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2020-2022 Ford Explorer Being Recalled Over Rollaway Risk

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Based on documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford is worried that the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture under heavy torque loads. Ford concluded an internal report pertaining to the chronology of the bushing/bolt defect and subsequent investigation to the NHTSA last month.

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Opinion: Tesla Needs to Behave Better

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Internal documents seem to show that the company knew about defects and kept both consumers and safety regulators in the dark. It's also worth noting here that Tesla, unlike other automakers, doesn't use an independent dealer network to sell or service its cars.

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Driving Dystopia: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Pricing Leaked, Then Confirmed

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However, leaked documents are suggesting that the new Charger will cost substantially more money than the old one. The leaked documents are also subject to change, as stated on the relevant forms, and may not even be legitimate. But they do track with some credible rumors we’ve heard and certainly look legitimate.

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