Daily Archives: September 26, 2014

The point where you might want to buy Tesla shares

The point where you might want to buy Tesla shares

By Lawrence Lewitinn

This has been a great year for Tesla. But is the run over for the luxury carmaker?

Since hitting a peak on Sept.4, shares in the electric car company are down 11 percent. But year-to-date Tesla is up an astounding 66 percent.

EU orders Germany to stop backing Mercedes’ use of banned refrigerant

The European Commission on Thursday ordered Germany to stop backing a banned car refrigerant within two months or face court action and possible fines.

The EU executive’s decision follows months of investigation by the Commission after Mercedes-Benz refused to stop using a polluting refrigerant and won backing from German authorities.

American Lenders Shutting Off Cars Over Missed Payments

American Lenders Shutting Off Cars Over Missed Payments

By Shelley Hazen,

T. Candice Smith lost control of her car on the Las Vegas freeway when it suddenly shut off.

Renault considers reducing Dacia’s lineup

Renault must decide whether to cut the Logan MCV station wagon, Dokker car-derived van or Lodgy compact minivan from Dacia’s lineup, a spokesman said, confirming a report in French daily Les Echos.

The three models are at risk because of a market shift away from vans and stations wagons, Inovev analyst Jamel Taganza said.

Renault recalls Clio, Kangoo on brake problem

Renault recalls Clio, Kangoo on brake problem

Renault says it has recalled about 402,000 units of its top-selling Clio subcompact and 64,000 Kangoo vans built at its plant in Maubeuge, northern France, because of brake problems.