Tesla lost $243 million in a verdict related to Autopilot after turning down a $60 million settlement, according to TDS.
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💰 In a request for legal fees from Tesla following a jury’s $243 million verdict in the 2019 fatality involving an Autopilot-equipped Model S, the plaintiffs disclosed that the automaker turned down a $60 million settlement.
🚙 The Audi Q3 Sportback has made its debut as a sportier and less practical counterpart to the regular Q3, primarily featuring a revised roofline.
💾 The head of Hyundai’s luxury division, Genesis, stated that its GV60 Magma will differentiate itself and compete with BMW M and Mercedes-Benz AMG through software innovations, not just hardware.
🧑⚖️ The California New Car Dealers Association has filed a lawsuit against American Honda and Sony Mobility for attempting to sell their Afeela electric car directly to consumers, circumventing Honda and Acura dealerships.
💶 A Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-1.6 owned by Formula 1 icon Ayrton Senna is set to be auctioned in November by RM Sotheby’s, with an estimated value of €255,000 to €290,000 ($296,346 to $337,021 based on current exchange rates).
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Tesla lost $243 million in a verdict related to Autopilot after turning down a $60 million settlement, according to TDS.
Tesla will contest the ruling, reject any claims of misconduct, and assert that this "only serves to hinder automotive safety."