February 2022

Tesla recalls some 2020-2022 vehicles over heat-pump issue, “decreased defrosting performance”

Tesla has issued a recall for 26,681 vehicles from the 2020 through 2022 model years over an issue relating to an improperly operating heat-pump valve—an issue that can be fixed through an over-the-air update. Recall documents filed by Tesla explain that the issue “may trap refrigerant inside the evaporator and may deplete the… Source: Green […]

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2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid: 30 electric miles, and an Alfa driving experience

The 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale crossover was revealed Tuesday with an available plug-in hybrid powertrain, making it the first production Alfa hybrid of any kind. Launching in North America in the first quarter of 2023, the Tonale builds on on the platform of the Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X. But Alfa Romeo has always been

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The Tesla Model Y is gaining ground frighteningly quickly in CA’s general auto market

When Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated back in the Q1 2021 earnings call that he believes the Model Y will “quite likely” be the world’s best-selling car in the future, many were skeptical. The Model Y, after all, is a premium car, and Tesla’s annual vehicle production output is still just a fraction of what

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Right to repair bill could allow more independent shops to work on EVs and hybrids

A right to repair has been introduced in the House of Representatives, which could help more independent shops work on electric cars and hybrids. Introduced by Representative Bobby L. Rush, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act (H.R. 6570) would grant vehicle owners and independent shops equal access to tools… Source:

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Tesla to roll out software update to fix windshield defrosting issue on 26k vehicles

Tesla is rolling out an over-the-air software update that would allow the company to address a windshield defrosting issue present in vehicles that are equipped with a heat pump. A total of 26,681 vehicles are affected by the issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Safety Recall Report.  Vehicles that are part

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