With Takata's guilty plea Monday in U.S. District Court, Detroit, automakers now take center stage as attorneys focus on the car industry and their knowledge of the use of faulty airbag inflators.
Slowly, but surely Volkswagen seems to be turning the corner as it comes out from under the weight of its self-inflicted diesel emissions scandal and things look better. Tuesday, Consumer Reports noted that Audi and Porsche were the top two designees on its Consumer Brands Report Card.
Tesla, Inc. has hinted it may add insurance and maintenance to the cost of its vehicles in the U.S. Would this be disruption, or is tesla playing catch up again?
Korean automakers Hyundai are in the process of developing a compact crossover to boost their lineup and the vehicle is currently under the project name of Kona.
The news with Tesla, Inc. this week includes an updated Model 3 build schedule, an interesting idea about maintenance and insurance, and Tesla's Q4 report.
A U.S.District Court judge Monday approved a final settlement and accepted Takata's guilty plea to a felony count as the Takata airbag court action moved toward a resolution.
