WASHINGTON, D.C. - An automotive dealer has settled a complaint filed against them by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday that alleged that they were adding illegal “junk fees” to the purchase prices of the vehicles they sold for “unnecessary” services such as certification, reconditioning, or inspections. In addition to charging junk fees, the FTC also … [Read more...] about Auto Dealer Settles with FTC Over “Junk Fees,” Gouging Black, Latino Customers
Elon Musk Announces Next-Generation Tesla Platform for Half the Price
AUSTIN, TX - Elon Musk has announced that Tesla is currently working on developing a new next-generation electric vehicle (EV) platform that, when released, will retail for approximately half the price of the company’s current Model 3 and Y vehicles. Tesla has been open about their desire to make cheaper cars over the years, but in contrast to that sentiment, … [Read more...] about Elon Musk Announces Next-Generation Tesla Platform for Half the Price
Fully-Electric XPeng X2 Flying Car Goes on 90-Second Test Flight in Dubai
DUBAI - Conjuring images of sci-fi movies such as Blade Runner and Back to the Future, the Chinese-developed XPeng X2 flying car took off for a 90-second test flight at the GITEX technology expo in Dubai last week, giving onlookers a hint of the high-tech future to come. The XPeng X2 is a two-seat vehicle featuring a gull-wing door design and lifts off of the ground … [Read more...] about Fully-Electric XPeng X2 Flying Car Goes on 90-Second Test Flight in Dubai
Cyber Threats Growing Against Vehicles as Technology Increases Its Presence
PALM BEACH, FL - As technology continues to take root in automobiles, a new and unexpected problem has been slowly emerging, and it’s one that most people probably would never have expected: cyber threats, with new-age crooks actually able to hack their way into cars in order to tamper with and even steal them. The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement … [Read more...] about Cyber Threats Growing Against Vehicles as Technology Increases Its Presence
Next Generation BMW 8 Series Could be All-Electric Vehicle, Rumors Say
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - While numerous automobile manufacturers have been announcing plans of converting their near-future releases to electric models, BMW is hotly rumored to be joining that ongoing trend with their next generation 8 Series, which could go into production as early as 2026. Currently, there are a few details known about the next generation BMW 8 … [Read more...] about Next Generation BMW 8 Series Could be All-Electric Vehicle, Rumors Say