Superchargers for all. The Electric kind.

All-inclusive EV chargers, Ford recalls, and Dodge owners suing Stellantis.

March 17, 2023

Happy Friday morning. This is Car Alerts. We’re back in your inbox with another curated and informative weekly email of all things cars.

Today’s email covers:

  • Volkswagen’s big bet on EV production

  • Tesla making superchargers all-inclusive

  • Dodge owners suing Dodge

  • Ford’s recent recall

MARKETS

Note: Stock data as of Thursday’s market close.

HEADLINES

Volkswagen is investing $193 billion in an effort to reduce costs for EVs. The five year plan was announced this week and focuses on materials sourcing and battery production costs. (Read here)

Tesla’s planning brand-inclusive superchargers. Owners of non-Tesla EVs will have access to 3,500 of Tesla’s superchargers in 2024 as part of the White House’s plan to improve existing EV infrastructure. (Read here)

Dodge Durango owners sue Stellantis for false advertising as Dodge plans a 2023 release. The Hellcat-powered SUV made it’s debut in 2021 as an exclusive one-year-only production, but plans changed and original buyers are angry. (Read here)

Ford recalls over 1.3 million Ford Fusions and Lincoln MKZ’s for faulty brake hoses. (Read here)

COOL CARS FOR SALE

[European] 1993 Land Rover Defender: Iconic Euro-styling with American power.
[European] 2011 BMW M3: Rare spec with a 6-speed manual.
[American] 2021 Ford GT: Heritage Edition, 1 of 50 produced.
[American] 1990 Ford Bronco: Eddie Bauer Edition, California owned.

FUNNIES

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