Mercedes-Benz apologizes for ‘red hot’ AMG GLA 45 ad amid Europe’s summer heat wave

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 2, 2019 Veteran automaker Mercedes-Benz has issued an apology on Twitter following a gaffe in a recent ad for one of its vehicles, the Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 4MATIC. The apology comes amidst a strong negative reaction from users of the social media platform, many of whom found the company’s …

Tesla is building a Solar Roof testing structure in the Fremont factory

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 2, 2019 A building permit filed by Tesla for its electric vehicle factory in Fremont, CA has shown that the electric car maker is looking to build a structure to evaluate its long-awaited Solar Roof tiles and their installation process. The structure’s permit was issued to Tesla in July. …

Tesla’s Model S and Model X are nearly 90% less likely to be stolen in the United States

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 1, 2019 Tesla’s electric cars seem to be building a reputation as vehicles that thieves actively avoid. According to the Highway Loss Data Institute, which recently published its list of vehicles that are most likely to get stolen in the United States, the Tesla Model S and Model X …