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Alfa Romeo Milano Renamed ‘Junior’ to Satisfy Italian Law

The Truth About Cars

Following criticisms and potential legal actions stemming from the Italian Minister for Business, Alfa Romeo has opted to rename the recently revealed Milano crossover. In a press release , the company stated that it had plenty of great names to choose from and that it wasn’t really a big deal that it felt obligated to swap names.

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Tesla secures hard-fought win for owners in CT, but battle for sales continues

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Tesla has secured a hard-fought win in Connecticut for its planned service center, but its battle for direct sales in the state continues. This should help the company establish its presence in the state, which still prohibits manufacturers from selling vehicles directly to customers.

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Tesla VP responds to US Senator’s misinformed take on Autopilot recall

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Tesla’s 2-million-vehicle Autopilot “recall” involved the company releasing software version 2023.44.30 The Senator noted that the NHTSA recall is far from sufficient, and that the agency “must put its legal muscle where its mouth is.” NHTSA must put its legal muscle where its mouth is.

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Ford battles with dealers over EV sales plan

Teslarati

But due to the certification’s requirements, the automaker is now facing pushback and even a possible legal challenge from dealers who don’t wish to participate in the program but still wish to sell Ford’s hotly demanded electric vehicles. Connecticut isn’t the only area where Ford is facing backlash.

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Tesla’s war against direct sales wages on with big win in Virginia

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This decision goes against the wishes of the Virginia Automobiles Dealers Association (VADA), which will not plan a legal challenge. The three stores have not had their locations finalized, the company said. Tuesday, Virginia DMV Commissioner Richard Holcomb stated Tesla is now eligible to open the three sales locations in the state.

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Connecticut Considers Bill To Let Tesla Sell Direct To Buyers

Green Car Reports

While some states have passed laws either banning or explicitly legalizing Tesla''s company-owned stores and online sales, many still haven''t weighed in either way. The battles between Tesla Motors and state auto-dealer associations over the carmaker''s direct-sales model has seen victories and losses for both sides.

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Lewis H. Latimer: A Life of Lightbulb Moments

Cars That Think

Emblematic of the hope, faith, perseverance, and drive to overcome systemic legal and social barriers the song encapsulates is the life of self-taught technical genius Lewis H. In 1879, a then-married Latimer moved with his wife Mary, his mother, and his brother William to Bridgeport, Connecticut, on the advice of his sister Margaret.

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