Tesla told to recall 12,300 Model X SUVs over trim adhesive

CNET

Tesla has been the subject of scrutiny lately when it comes to issues that could blossom into full-on vehicle recalls. In addition to facing a recall over touchscreens in the U.S., the company is apparently in a bit of hot water with Germany's KBA vehicle authority, too, for a vehicle issue for which it has already launched a recall in the U.S. read more »

Michigan AG Dana Nessel joins Ford Focus, Fiesta owners in transmission case

DETROIT FREE PRESS

Certain owners and former owners of Ford Focus and Ford Fiesta cars, who have sued the automaker that sold vehicles with defective transmissions, are pursuing claims based on violations of Michigan's consumer protection statute. read more »

Ford CEO calls for settlement between LG Chem, SK Innovation

REUTERS

Ford Motor Co’s chief executive, Jim Farley, on Thursday publicly encouraged South Korea’s chemicals and electric vehicle (EV) battery maker LG Chem Ltd and SK Innovation Co Ltd to reach a settlement on LG’s allegations that SK stole trade secrets. read more »

Airstream Buying 120,000 Trees to Neutralize Its RVs' Emissions

CAR & DRIVER

Citing a growing commitment to sustainability and environmental protection, luxury RV manufacturer Airstream announced that it will work to offset enough carbon emissions to cover first-year emissions resulting from the use of every trailer and motorhome it sells in 2021. That means buyers of 2021 Airstream models can travel this year knowing the emissions from their vehicles aren't contributing to climate change. read more »