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All Tesla Model S cars recalled

A total of 90,000 units of the Model S electric cars have been recalled due to a seatbelt failure in Europe.
1 min read27 Nov '15
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Tesla has confirmed that it has issued a voluntary recall of every Model S worldwide in order to fix a potential issue with the seatbelts. The global recall, which is understood to involve 90,000 vehicles, is the result of one customer reporting a fault with the front seatbelt on a Model S.
 
In a statement released, the company revealed that it recently found a Model S in Europe with a front seat belt that was not properly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner. This vehicle was not involved in any crash and there were no injuries.
 
The California-based company also added, "This is the only customer vehicle we know of with this condition. We have since inspected the seat belts in over 3,000 vehicles spanning the entire range of Model S production and found no issues."
 
All versions of the Model S that have been produced since the model’s launch in 2012, including the latest P85D, are understood to be a part of the voluntary recall.
 
A Tesla spokesperson confirmed to our sister publication Autocar UK, that the short safety check would take around three to six minutes to complete.
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Audi to develop new petrol-electric hybrid powertrain

New electric motor tech from Audi will pave the way for advanced petrol hybrid powertrain solutions.
2 min read30 Nov '15
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Volvo Cars teams up with Microsoft HoloLens

Volvo and Microsoft will work together to transform car shopping using HoloLens, the world’s first fully untethered, holographic computer.
2 min read27 Nov '15
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Auto Expo 2016 online ticket bookings commence

The upcoming Auto Expo will be held from February 5 to 9, 2016, can now be booked online.
1 min read29 Nov '15
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Mahindra Scorpio automatic to get new six-speed gearbox

After the XUV500, the Scorpio is next in line to get Aisin’s new-gen six-speed automatic transmission in late 2016.
2 min read25 Nov '15
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Hyundai India achieves 4 million sales milestone

Hyundai achieves milestone in 19 years; further announces that i20 sales cross 1.5 lakh mark.
1 min read26 Nov '15
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