Fisker Says Consumer Report's Karma Shut Down to Protect Itself
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Fisker Says Consumer Report's Karma Shut Down to Protect Itself



You most likely remember the much talked about incident with Consumer Report's Fisker Karma sedan that broke down only a few days after the magazine purchased a brand new example from a dealer for $107,850 (€82,500) during routine speedometer calibration runs on the company's test track.

Now, Fisker is trying to counter the bad publicity through a letter sent to customers by its newly appointed CEO and former executive at General Motors and Chrysler, Tom LaSorda.

Fisker's CEO stated in the letter that the Karma shut down during the drive to protect itself from further damage.

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