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Cars: Kia, Hyundai settle class action for $200 million

The wave of car thefts that has plagued many major U.S. cities began in Milwaukee with instructional TikTok videos on how to steal the vehicles.

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Sat May 20 2023

 
Gordy's Markets, a financially troubled chain of grocery stores in western and northwestern Wisconsin, is being run by a court-appointed receiver.

The wave of car thefts that has plagued many major U.S. cities began in Milwaukee with instructional TikTok videos on how to steal the vehicles.

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Wuling Hong Guang MINIEV is General Motors best-selling EV in China
 
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Here's why GM has 15 EVs in China lineup that US will likely never see

GM offers 15 different EVs in China, many of which look like they should come from Mini Cooper. Here is the overseas lineup that you won't see here.

FREMONT, CA - SEPTEMBER 29:  Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during an event to launch the new Tesla Model X Crossover SUV on September 29, 2015 in Fremont, California. After several production delays, Elon Musk officially launched the much anticipated Tesla Model X Crossover SUV. The  (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 581726041 ORIG FILE ID: 490597722
 

Elon Musk says he's not stepping down as Tesla CEO

Musk told Tesla shareholders Tuesday that he's not stepping down as CEO and said the company is open to trying advertising.

Electric vehicles charge at the Tesla supercharger station off Middle Fiskville Road in North Austin on Friday, July 1, 2022.
 

Texas EV drivers face additional fee to renew or register their car

Gov. Greg Abbott signed a legislative proposal into law Saturday requiring each Texas EV owner to begin paying hundreds in annual fees.

A 2015 Jeep Cherokee is shown.
 

Jeep Cherokee recall: Chrysler recalls 132,000 vehicles

Chrysler is recalling more than 132,00 of its 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles due to a fire risk, officials said.

"Consumers have new expectations of vehicle safety features beyond collision avoidance and crash protection," says Jim Nichols, a spokesman for Volvo Car USA. "The effects of the pandemic have expanded the definition of safety and heightened interest in features like air filtration systems, contactless service options and virtual retail experiences."
 

As cars become pricier, Americans keep their vehicles longer than ever

Since the pandemic struck three years ago, the average new vehicle has rocketed 24% to nearly $48,000 in April. Typical loan rates are now 7%.

A deployed airbag is seen in a salvage yard in Medley, Florida. The largest automotive recall in history centers around the defective Takata Corp. air bags that are found in millions of vehicles that are manufactured by BMW, Chrysler, Daimler Trucks, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru and Toyota.
 

NHTSA urges manufacturer to recall 67M air bag inflators; company refuses

The NHTSA ordered ARC Automotive, Inc. to recall 67 million air bag inflators, but the manufacturer has refused.

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Who is eligible for an employee discount on GM, Ford, FCA vehicle?

The rules for GM, Ford and FCA employee discount plans, including which family members and vehicles qualify, are often changing and vary by automaker.

 

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Volkswagen, Ferrari, Land Rover recall among 74,000 vehicles: Check here

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued multiple recalls including Ferrari, Volkswagen, Bentley and Land Rover vehicles.

 

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