Tesla recalls some Model S cars due to seat-mount defect

Electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc said it is recalling 1,228 of its 2013 Model S cars manufactured between May 10 and June 8 due to a defect in the mounting bracket of the rear seat. "This reduces our confidence that the left hand seat back will be properly retained in the event of a crash," Tesla founder and Chief Executive Elon Musk said in a statement on Wednesday posted on the company's website. The recall blemishes a clean public record for the Model S, which received a near-perfect...
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Tesla recalls some Model S cars due to seat-mount defect

Electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc said it is recalling 1,228 of its 2013 Model S cars due to a defect in the mounting bracket of the rear seat.

Press Release • June 19th, 2013
Tool & Equipment Distributors Association hosts record vendor meeting in Ellicott City, Md.

Independent distributors post three straight years of double-digit growth.

News • June 18th, 2013
Associated Equipment officials cite benefits of AGM battery technology during Ace Tool Co. national dealer expo

Cars made with AGM batteries to grow by 10 percent in next few years.

News • June 18th, 2013
Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire

Company still believes the vehicles are safe.

News • June 18th, 2013
Northcoast Research: Professional automotive aftermarket continues to 'heat up'

Current sales index posts strong end-market demand

Press Release • June 18th, 2013
Beeline's new website showcases alignment system solutions

Website assists in shopping for different heavy duty alignment and wheel equipment.

Press Release • June 18th, 2013
AAIA and California group urge support for bill providing Prop 65 relief

Prop 65 affects businesses with 10 or more employees.

Press Release • June 18th, 2013
Report: Rapid rise in operational vehicles drives revenue growth in Latin American automotive aftermarket

With customers choosing to maintain existing vehicles instead of buying new ones due to rising inflation, the aftermarket will receive a boost from the estimated 6.6 million vehicles – built between 2009 and 2011 – that are reaching the end of...

News • June 18th, 2013
Edmunds.com: Average new car purchases set record in 2012

Shoppers turning to leases more than ever.

Press Release • June 18th, 2013
University of the Aftermarket opens recruitment for the 2013-2014 Leadership 2.0 Class

This year’s Leadership 2.0 marks the 20th anniversary of the program’s very first class.

Press Release • June 18th, 2013
Autel North America names Art Jacobsen CEO

Jacobsen brings strong automotive industry track record.

News • June 18th, 2013
Meineke raises $80,000 for children's hospital and Children's Miracle Network

The fundraising event benefitted Carolinas Healthcare System's Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH), raising $80,000 for this great cause.

News • June 18th, 2013
New research identifies significant flaws in 34-hour restart benefit cost calculations

Actual costs resulting from the restart changes are more than $322 million.

Press Release • June 18th, 2013
American auto industry about to go on hiring spree

Carmakers and parts suppliers scramble to find engineers, technicians and factory help.

News • June 17th, 2013
General Motors recalls 200,000 more SUVs over fire risk

GM says owners should park SUVs outside until repair is made.

News • June 17th, 2013

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