Autopilot liability trial results in $243 million loss for Tesla following rejection of a $60 million settlement offer, as reported by TDS.
In today's edition of The Downshift (TDS), we bring you a roundup of the latest automotive news, reviews, and features.
First up, we have some exciting news from Genesis, the luxury division of Hyundai. Randy Parker, President and CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America, has announced that the Genesis GV60 Magma is expected to be officially unveiled in 2025. While a specific date was not given, Parker hinted at leadership recognition in 2025 for the new model. Interestingly, Genesis plans to differentiate the GV60 Magma from competitors like BMW M and Mercedes-Benz AMG by focusing on software rather than just hardware.
Moving on, the Audi Q3 Sportback has made its debut, featuring a change to the roofline to create a less practical and sportier appearance.
If you're a fan of Ford, you'll be interested to know that the author is currently driving the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD. However, driving impressions are not yet available.
In other news, a Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-1.6 owned by Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna is set to be auctioned in November. The classic car is estimated to be worth between €255,000 and €290,000.
In a related legal matter, the plaintiffs in the 2019 fatal crash of a Tesla Model S have disclosed that Tesla rejected a $60 million settlement offer.
Elsewhere, California's New Car Dealers Association has sued American Honda and Sony Mobility for attempting to sell their Afeela electric car directly to consumers, bypassing Honda and Acura dealerships.
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