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With over 8 million subscribers and more than 50 labs, Consumer Reports claims to be the world’s largest independent product-testing organization. As far as the automotive industry is concerned, falling short of CR’s standards could spell bad news or at least bad publicity for any new model.
- Officials Say Fisker Karma Was The Origin Of A Texas House Fire
The Fisker Karma is once again under the spotlight following two widely publicized incident regarding a recent recall for its A123-supplied battery pack that posed a fire risk and a car that shut down only a few days after Consumer Reports purchased...
- 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...
- Fisker Whistleblower Claims Karma Was Rushed Into The Market To Meet Doe Loan Deadlines
It's a time-honored adage: "there's no such thing as bad publicity". However, Henrik Fisker may beg to differ as his company's Karma sedan has been making the headlines for a variety of problems ever since its delayed launch. Now,...
- Lights Out: Fisker Karma Breaks Down During Consumer Reports Testing [video]
Having an A-list of celebrities like Leonardo Di Caprio, Al Gore and Justin Bieber as your clients is good for promoting your brand-new hybrid luxury sedan. On the downside, receiving an EPA consumption rating far-far away from your own figures, issuing...
- Fisker Forced To Halt Work On Delaware Factory After U.s. Blocks Loan
Making yet another pun with Fisker and its Karma is easy. After all, the California based carmaker has faced several problems with its extended-range hybrid luxury sedan over the past couple of years. However, its latest issue is quite serious. The U.S....
Cars
Fisker Karma Once Again Lambasted by Consumer Reports in its Latest Tests
With over 8 million subscribers and more than 50 labs, Consumer Reports claims to be the world’s largest independent product-testing organization. As far as the automotive industry is concerned, falling short of CR’s standards could spell bad news or at least bad publicity for any new model.
In its latest issue, the publication tested the Ford Escape Titanium and SE compact SUVs and the Infiniti JX, while also conducting two comparison tests: one in the compact upmarket segment, where the Acura ILX faced the Buick Verano, and the other in the luxury sedan category with the Fisker Karma placed against the Porsche Panamera S.
Read more »- Officials Say Fisker Karma Was The Origin Of A Texas House Fire
The Fisker Karma is once again under the spotlight following two widely publicized incident regarding a recent recall for its A123-supplied battery pack that posed a fire risk and a car that shut down only a few days after Consumer Reports purchased...
- 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...
- Fisker Whistleblower Claims Karma Was Rushed Into The Market To Meet Doe Loan Deadlines
It's a time-honored adage: "there's no such thing as bad publicity". However, Henrik Fisker may beg to differ as his company's Karma sedan has been making the headlines for a variety of problems ever since its delayed launch. Now,...
- Lights Out: Fisker Karma Breaks Down During Consumer Reports Testing [video]
Having an A-list of celebrities like Leonardo Di Caprio, Al Gore and Justin Bieber as your clients is good for promoting your brand-new hybrid luxury sedan. On the downside, receiving an EPA consumption rating far-far away from your own figures, issuing...
- Fisker Forced To Halt Work On Delaware Factory After U.s. Blocks Loan
Making yet another pun with Fisker and its Karma is easy. After all, the California based carmaker has faced several problems with its extended-range hybrid luxury sedan over the past couple of years. However, its latest issue is quite serious. The U.S....