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Tesla Recall Part

This gallery shows the parts that were replaced by Tesla during a service appointment by owner Michael L. and provided to Torque News with unlimited permission for use. These are NOT the newly designed parts. As of January 16th they had not yet become available. They were provided on Wednesday January 15th, 2014.

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Tesla UMC adapter - female side

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Tesla UMC adapter - Male side

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Tesla Universal Mobile Connector plugged in.

The UMC when connected to the wall via the adapter.

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TMI’s Honda Racing HPD Edition Ariel Atom Supercar

The North American manufactured TMI Ariel 3 is by all measures a world class bare bones supercar with a power to weight ratio approaching 600 hp per ton. While the supercharged 2 liter Honda i-VTEC engine will do 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds, HPD and TMI team up to push the Atom to the next level in extreme open wheel club racing.

January 16, 2014 - 11:18AM EST
By: Parks McCants

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Stolen and Wrecked Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Saga Has a Happy Ending for the Owners

Last week we brought you the story of a Delaware couple whose 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 had been stolen by a dealership employee and totaled only to have the dealership refuse responsibility and today I am happy to report that the owners of the stolen ZL1 will be receiving a brand new Camaro thanks to intervention by General Motors and a different Chevy dealership.

January 16, 2014 - 10:56AM EST
By: Patrick Rall

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J.D. Power study proves why Tesla and the Model S are so popular

So far, the only thing limiting sales at Tesla is production constraints. A new study done by J.D. Power helps explain why Tesla is poised for more growth in 2015 and beyond.

January 16, 2014 - 10:46AM EST
By: John Goreham

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Rapper Who Wants to Be The Last Owner of His 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8

How many of you want to be the last owner of your vehicle? Jorge Almaraz from Rogers, Arkansas wants to do just that, to be the last owner of his 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8. But is he the first?

January 16, 2014 - 10:17AM EST
By: Armen Hareyan

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New 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Will Make 2015 Ford F150 the Most Efficient Truck in USA

While Ford Motor Company hasn’t divulged many details on the new 2.7L EcoBoost V6 that will power the 2015 Ford F150 but based on some of the minor details offered, we can make a few guesses as to what to expect – including the fact that the next generation F150 with the 2.7L EcoBoost will almost certainly be the most efficient half ton pickup sold in America.