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Tesla prevails in top Massachusetts court over direct sales

Tesla prevails in top Massachusetts court over direct sales

By Jonathan Stempel

Massachusetts’ highest court on Monday threw out a lawsuit seeking to block Tesla from selling its luxury electric cars directly to consumers in the state, enabling it to bypass traditional dealerships.

NHTSA Administrator slams GM’s ‘flawed’ culture on recalls

Acting National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) administrator David Friedman explains that General Motors will agree to a record fine of $35 million in civil penalties as a result of the automaker's failure to report a safety defect in one of its automobiles, at the Department of Transportation in Washington, May 16, 2014. REUTERS/Larry Downing

By Marilyn W. Thompson and Paul Lienert

The top U.S. auto safety regulator harshly criticized General Motors for not promptly reporting and recalling cars now linked to at least 19 deaths and said he has been meeting with top global automakers to develop a “new normal” for safety recalls.

Audi Wins First Formula E Race: Beijing

By Shirley Li

Beijing hosted the world’s first ever Formula E (electric motor car) race Saturday, featuring 10 teams of two drivers each weaving through a circuit around the city’s Olympic Park.

Toyota C-HR crossover concept to debut in Paris

The Toyota C-HR is a new compact crossover concept.

The Japanese manufacturer announced it will unveil its new compact crossover concept, dubbed the C-HR, to the Paris Motor Show in October.

Toyota and partners launch Cité lib by Ha:mo EV car sharing in Grenoble

Toyota and partners launch Cité lib by Ha:mo EV car sharing in Grenoble

The City of Grenoble, France, its metropolitan area Grenoble-Alpes Metropole, EDF and its affiliate Sodetrel, Toyota and Cité lib officially launched the new “Cité lib by Ha:mo” electric vehicle car-sharing service.