VW will provide its Car-Net free for five years following a mishandled carjacking. The company denied law enforcement's request to locate a stolen vehicle because its security service was inactive. What moves the situation from heartless to morally reprehensible is that the vehicle owner's child was still in the stolen car.
The child was located unharmed! Police say that the prioritization of company policy cost them 30 critical minutes. VW said they must and will do better in a press release regarding the incident.
“In my defense, yes, I stole that car. But I promise not to steal anymore for at least 5 years.” –A carjacker if they could design their own recompense.
Tesla is being investigated again. No, not over a tweet, something Elon Musk did, or Autopilot. This time, the Feds are asking why two brand-new Model Ys had their steering wheels fall off.
Once is weird. Twice is concerning. The investigators say each of the affected 2023 model vehicles had the steering wheel fall off while driving after incomplete repairs during production. In both instances, the bolt was never returned, and only friction held the wheel in place.
“Your Honor, we wouldn't be in this situation if you would let us turn Autopilot back on. So really, this is on you.” -A Tesla steering wheel tech deciding this ain’t their fault.
Get out your checkbook, bro. Ford has unveiled a "Men's Only Edition" Explorer, and while anybody can buy one, we assume nobody with common sense actually will.
The SUV is missing windshield wipers, a heater, turn signals, a rearview mirror, and several other standard features invented by women.
You got us. Of course, the model is a work of fiction by the brand as part of their ad campaign honoring the many contributions made to the industry by lady engineers and inventors.
“Officer, I did not fail to use my blinker, I was respecting women in the industry!” -Chris, if he gets pulled over in March.