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Elon Musk says Tesla is not recalling 1.1 million EVs, releases software update

San Francisco: Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Friday that Tesla is not physically recalling its 1.1 million vehicles, saying the company has released a “small software” update to fix the window pinch problem. A previous report cited a safety recall report that Tesla filed with the U.S. Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which said the electric vehicle maker said the electric vehicle maker would not allow drivers to open windows while rolling up. We are recalling about 1.1 million vehicles to prevent them from being caught in the wreckage. Tesla is recalling about 1.1 million vehicles to prevent drivers from getting their fingers stuck in the windows. . The windows in these Tesla cars do not recognize certain objects when closed, which can lead to “passengers being pinched and injured.” After a follower posted on Twitter that this was not a physical recall, Musk responded: . The electric vehicle maker said it will release an over-the-air (OTA) firmware update to affected vehic

Leveraging alternative data to promote financial inclusion

Finovate Fall 2022 NEW YORK CITY — Lenders who haven’t entered an underserved market are leaving money on the table, but by leveraging alternative data sources, financiers can help improve financial inclusion while helping improve financial inclusion. You can grow your consumer base. ©Can Stock Photo/kentoh Lenders must look beyond the borrower’s credit score to get an accurate picture of the risks associated with lending to a particular consumer. Ricardo Bandebo Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer Vantage Score a credit risk modeling and analytics provider, said Wednesday: finobatefoll in New York City. Currently, credit scores reflect items such as a borrower’s payment performance and length of credit history, but they don’t provide all the information lenders need to “evaluate people fairly.” “Income is probably one of the most important factors. It’s not just the amount of income, but the stability and source of that income that makes a big difference,” he

The misunderstood WRC rivalry that made friendships

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When you think of rallying legends Colin McRae and Carlos Sainz, the grueling campaign of the 1995 World Rally Championship comes to mind. But the public disintegration of his relationship with Subaru’s teammate at the time is not a true reflection, according to Sainz, who claims McRae was his closest friend and biggest rival in the WRC. Of McRae’s 11 full-time WRC campaigns, the Scotsman spent six alongside the two-time world champion (1990, 1992) known as ‘El Matador’. The two spearheaded Subaru’s factory program in 1994 and 1995, but Sainz left the team after a controversial 1995 campaign. However, the duo joined forces again at Ford from 2000 to 2002 before moving to Citroen in 2003. But it wasn’t until 1995 that McRae and Sainz made headlines for their WRC title fight. In his penultimate round at Sainz’s home ground in Catalunya, Subaru’s team-mates trailed him by five points in favor of McRae. After a series of lead swaps, Sainz led the rally by eight seconds heading into the

Tesla supplier CATL is considering battery replacement business overseas

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CATL is the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicle batteries and a supplier to the likes of Tesla and Ford. Pablo Gonchar | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images CATL, the world’s largest electric vehicle battery maker, is evaluating whether to expand its battery replacement business into international markets, a senior executive told CNBC. CATL, or modern Amperex Technology Co. Limited is a supplier to companies such as Tesla and Ford. Related investment news Qualcomm’s First Auto Investor Day Shows Signs Industry Adopts Its Tech Platform In January, the Chinese battery maker launched a battery replacement business called EVOGO in 10 Chinese cities. The aim is to eliminate the need for electric vehicles to stop at charging stations. Alternatively, the driver can borrow his pack of batteries from her CATL to put in the car when the other battery dies. This will take several minutes. Nio The Chinese electric vehicle startup also has a rival battery

2023 Nissan Altima Turbo price increases by $3,740

Earlier this June, Nissan unveiled a facelifted 2023 Altima with an updated design and new technical features. We’ve seen the entire facelifted model this summer, but Nissan has been waiting until now to price its midsize sedan. Prices for the 2023 Altima 2.5 S start at $26,385 (including destination). So that’s a $390 price increase. Depending on the trim, the 2023 Altima will cost up to $3,740 more than before. For 2023, the SV trim is $190, the SR is $590, and the SL is $1,650 more than before. The SR VC-Turbo trim with Nissan’s variable compression turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine is the most expensive.model Cost $36,085 while last year’s model Cost $32,345 All-wheel drive is an additional $1,500 option in SV, SR and SL trims, $100 more than last year. the price of 2023 Nissan Altima Up for the automaker’s facelift. In terms of styling changes, the Altima receives standard LED headlights, a larger front grille, larger air intakes in the front fascia, and Nissan’s redesi

Ford’s trademark “Megazilla” may refer to its in-development Monster Crate engine.

ford is already V8 with the nickname of Godzilla and there may soon be a more powerful product named Megazilla. A search of the US Patent and Trademark Office database revealed a trademark application for “Megzilla” made by Ford on Sept. 16. It is specifically submitted to the crate motor section, covering both traditional internal combustion crate motors and the newer areas of electric crate motors. Eliminator electric crate motor It was announced at the 2021 SEMA show. Ford Performance Product Manager Mike Goodwin mentioned in 2020 a new crate engine derived from the Godzilla V-8. he called it Megazilla Ford may now be doing preliminary work to launch the engine, but automakers often file trademarks just to protect their names, presumably to keep them from being used by rivals. . Godzilla is a 7.3-liter V8 debuting in the 2020 Ford Super Duty. Designed for trucks where durability tends to be more important than outright performance, it features a heavy but sturdy cast iron bloc

5 must-have tips for driving in the snow

half point image Getty Images Winter is here, even though it still feels like summer in many places. This means that water can turn into snow and ice when temperatures drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.Driving in the snow — if You are not a Finnish rally driver (And probably not) — it can be stressful, especially if you’ve never grown up in a cold climate. I will introduce some products. carefully You don’t have to (don’t) slow down to 5 mph when the second flake starts dropping. However, we want steering, accelerator, and brake inputs to be smooth and gradual. A sudden choke on gas or brakes can end badly. Give yourself more space (and time to react) and slow down early on potentially tricky turns. Don’t panic if you start to slip. Turn off the gas and turn the steering wheel in the same direction to regain control. It helps you find places you want to go. know the terrain Hard-packed snow provides relatively good traction. A patch of snow has more grip than ice. Install tir