Older Teslas are reportedly running into an issue where the screen stops working and the car won't charge

Some older Teslas are reportedly running into an issue stemming from the embedded flash memory on the vehicle wearing out, which can cause the cars have problems charging and the built-in screens to stop functioning.

In the last six months, Tesla owners repair professionals and have reported and discussed the problem on online platforms, including YouTube, Twitter and Tesla-related message boards.

The issue concerns a flash storage chip, called the eMMC, that's embedded on a piece of onboard technology called the MCU1. Flash storage is form of computer memory that can be electrically erased and reprogrammed to help a computer perform tasks quickly and efficiently. It is often used in computers, USB drives, digital cameras, and networking hardware. According to multiple repair professionals, Teslas are writing vehicle logs to this flash storage chip so frequently that the chip stops working properly. read more »

Hyundai and Kia agree to settle class action lawsuit related to Theta II engine failures and fires

A Hyundai Kia settlement has been reached for more than 4 million vehicles equipped with Theta II 2-liter or 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines at risk of fires.

Although a judge still needs to approve the proposed settlement agreement, the current version includes these models and years.

• 2011-2018 and certain 2019 Hyundai Sonatas
• 2013-2018 and certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Sports
• 2014-2015, 2018 and certain 2019 Hyundai Tucsons
• 2011-2018 and certain 2019 Kia Optimas
• 2011-2018 and certain 2019 Kia Sorentos
• 2011-2018 and certain 2019 Kia Sportages

The class action lawsuit alleges Hyundai and Kia vehicles have Theta II engines that restrict the flow of oil through the connecting rod bearings and to other areas of the engines. read more »

NTSB to determine probable cause of fatal Uber self-driving crash

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will hold a Nov. 19 hearing to determine the probable cause of a March 2018 Uber Technologies Inc self-driving vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian in Arizona.

The crash involved a Volvo XC90 sport utility vehicle that Uber was using to test self-driving technology and was a blow to the entire autonomous vehicle industry and led other companies to temporarily halt their testing. read more »