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Tesla S Burns at SuperCharge Station In Norway

Tesla S Burns at SuperCharge Station In Norway

Norway January 2, 2016; At a SuperCharger station in Brokelandsheia Norway yesterday, the Model S burst into flames mid-charge, leaving the vehicle completely incinerated. Thankfully, no one was injured in the blast. The car’s owner left his vehicle unattended while he went to run a few errands. The Tesla itself w ... Continue reading

Separation of Ferrari from FCA Completed

Separation of Ferrari from FCA Completed

LONDON, January 3, 2016 -- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. ("FCA") and Ferrari N.V. ("Ferrari") announced today that the separation of the Ferrari business from the FCA group was completed on January 3, 2016. FCA shareholders are entitled to receive one common share of Ferrari for every 10 FCA common shares held. In add ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - December 28 - January 3, 2016; Drive Home, Gorilla Glass, Truck of Year, Genesis Breaks

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - December 28 - January 3, 2016; Drive Home, Gorilla Glass, Truck of Year, Genesis Breaks

* Three vintage cars are on the road this week driving a 2,900-mile route from Tacoma, WA to Detroit to help open the North American International Auto Show. The project, called “A Drive Home" is the brainchild of David Madeira, CEO of The LeMay, America’s Car Museum and Rod Alberts, executive director of the ... Continue reading

Mazda MX-5 wins Best Roadster & Spider in The Sunday Times Top 100 Cars

Mazda MX-5 wins Best Roadster & Spider in The Sunday Times Top 100 Cars

The all-new Mazda MX-5 has been named the winner of the Roadsters and Spiders category in ‘The Sunday Times Top 100 Cars’. Judged by the editorial team of the Sunday Times Driving motoring supplement, this annual feature names the top 100 cars on sale. Commenting on the MX-5’s win, The Sunday Times Driving said “in ... Continue reading

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