It’s official. Ford has begun winding down its long-lived Mercury brand, ending production of the Mountaineer sports-utility vehicle Friday. In June, Ford announced its intention to shutter the 71-year-old nameplate as part of …
Electric carmaker Tesla Motors (TSLA) is recalling 439 cars because over fire concerns.
The company said it is recalling Roadster models 2.0 and 2.5 after an incident where a cable chafed against the edge of a carbon fiber panel in the car, creating smoke and possibly fire behind the right headlamp.
The cable is a 12V low voltage auxiliary cable from a backup system.
“This issue is…
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Tesla Motors Recalls Roadsters for Fire Danger originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:06:00.
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Auto sales turned in a strong performance in September. “People seem to be saying, ‘It’s not as quite as scary anymore,'” says Arthur Wheaton, automotive analyst at Cornell University’s ILR School.
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Ford Motor (F) reported higher sales in September on strong demand for fresh models, as sales rose 46% compared to September 2009, the company said Friday.
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General Motors reported Friday that overall vehicle sales in September 2010 climbed 10.5% on a year-over-year basis, based on strong demand for its new generation of crossover vehicles. Among its four core brands, GM sales rose…