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Fisker Releases Q&A, Addresses A123 Battery Pack Exchange
It seems these days that there are a lot more questions for Fisker than the automaker can provide answers for, but in a recent town hall meeting with its customers, Fisker conducted a Q&A and published the responses.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Calls Fisker Karma Overpriced, “Mediocre”
Tesla and Fisker are essentially polar opposites right now, despite both specializing in developing luxury electric vehicles for the automotive industry. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has never shied away from speaking his mind, and the bold CEO has been highly successful in developing his businesses.
Fisker Karma Recalled to Fix Fire Concerns
Uh oh. If this doesn’t cause Fisker Karma owners to be up in arms over their expensive purchase, we might be convinced that they’re the most patient, forgiving people on this planet.
Fisker Karma Fires Addressed by Automaker
After reports of two Fisker Karma sedans spontaneously combusting, the brand has issued a statement regarding the fires.
Justin Bieber Proves Nobody Knows What a Fisker is
Justin Bieber’s chrome-wrapped Fisker Karma looks more like a spaceship to the general public than what CEO Henrik Fisker would probably prefer: a car identifiable with his brand.
Leonardo DiCaprio Partners With Fisker to Promote Green Living
Fisker automotive is teaming up with Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio to promote global sustainability.
Fisker Partners With Penske to Open Extra Dealership
Even though Fisker has its own dealerships, it couldn’t hurt the up and coming company to open up one more. Now with Penske’s help, Fisker will have an additional dealership in Arizona.
Fisker Karmas Recalled for Battery Coolant Leak
Fisker will recall a selection of its Karma exotic EVs because of a possible battery coolant leak, just one of many problems plaguing the automaker in its short history.
Fisker’s Sold Over 1,000 Karmas this Year
Overall it has been a very tumultuous year for Fisker. First, its Karma model flatlines during Consumer Reports testing, then it’s blamed for a house fire and now NHTSA has launched a probe as a result of that fire incident.
NHTSA Launches Fisker Karma Fire Probe
This latest investigation follows a number of other probes relating to fires of EVs equipped with lithium-ion batteries, including a much publicized incident relating to Chevy Volt crash tests conducted by the agency last year.
Fisker Karma Fire Not From Battery: Expert Says
When a Texas home was scorched earlier this week, authorities blamed the Fisker Karma for starting the fire in the garage. At the time it seemed clear that the car did start the fire, but how that happened was less obvious.
Fisker Karma Blamed for House Fire
A crime of opportunity, or was a Fisker Karma really to blame for the fire in a Texas home?
Republican Senators Question Fisker Government Loan
Grassley and Thune are also emphasizing the angle that taxpayer funds were used for the development of high priced vehicles that are viewed as very small niche products at best.
Fisker Delaware Plant Sees More Layoffs, is Absolutely Empty
The debut of the Fisker Atlantic may have silenced critics for some time, but it appears that the American automaker isn’t doing as well as they want us to believe. The former General Motors plant in Delaware was acquired by Fisker in order to build its vehicles in America, but recently reports came in that…
What is MPGe: Electric Car Fuel Economy Ratings Explained
Ford recently announced the EPA fuel efficiency rating for its electric Focus model. Since it doesn’t burn any gasoline, the number isn’t in miles per gallon (MPG), but was given as miles per gallon gasoline equivalent, or MPGe. A new term to the automotive lexicon, it’s worth exploring exactly what MPGe means and how an…
Chrome-Wrapped Fisker Karma is Bieber’s Latest Toy
Call him what you want: JBiebz, the Biebernator, JB, or Justin. How ever you say it, Canada’s most identifiable teen is easy to spot. Just look for the hordes of drooling prepubescent girls who flock after him like Cookie Monster chasing the Keelber Elf. If that’s not enough, or in the rare event he gives them…
A123 Takes Blame for Fisker Karma Glitch, Fisker Upgrades VIP Customer Care Package
With all the news buzzing around the Fisker Karma and its Consumer Reports fiasco, the American electric vehicle manufacturer finally spoke on the issue. But first, its battery supplier, A123 Systems admitted that it supplied Fisker with defective battery packs and has taken the blame for the notorious glitch on the Consumer Reports’ Fisker Karma. A123…
Fisker Karma Performed Properly in Consumer Reports Testing, CEO Says
The infamous Fisker Karma that shut down during Consumer Reports‘ testing performed exactly as it was meant to, according to Tom LaSorda, the company’s new CEO. Apparently the luxury EV is meant to shut down in the event of a failure to prevent collateral damage that might otherwise result. LaSorda sent a letter to customers apologizing…
Former Fisker Employee Says Karma Pushed to Market Prematurely
UPDATE: The Fisker employee in question was revealed to be a Fisker retailer employee and not someone who would have inside knowledge of the company. Fisker addressed the claim, saying the information divulged by that individual is untrue. The former employee now works with EV maker Coda. The Fisker Karma suffered a struggle-ridden launch, including a fire risk recall and…
Fisker Karma Returns To Consumer Reports Fleet
The Consumer Reports Fisker Karma test vehicle which broke down on them last week has now been returned to the fleet after spending 48 hours at a Fisker dealerhsip. During a routine speedometer test the Karma began to flash a warning light and a chime to alert the driver that something was amiss. Once the…
Fisker Karma Flatlines During Consumer Reports Testing – Video
Well this is just embarrassing. American electric automaker Fisker has had some pretty bad months recently, starting with a recall back in December, to reports of the company running out of funds, that has lead to the delay of Project Nina and then possible reports that the Karma could brick. The automaker was probably hoping some good press would come with…
Fisker Karma Resistant, Not Immune to Bricking
Following the Tesla ‘bricking’ story from last week, we reached out to Fisker to see if its cars are prone to becoming a useless block on four wheels. Roger Ormisher, director of Fisker global communications, told us that “the Karma’s battery only depletes to about 15% state of charge” Similar to the Chevrolet Volt, the…
Justin Bieber Gets a Fisker Karma for His 18th Birthday
When teen heartthrob Justin Bieber (aka the Biebs) is spotted around town, its usually behind the wheel of a Bentley or Ferrari. But from now on, he’ll likely be piloting his newest toy; a responsible means of transportation given to him on the occasion of his 18th birthday. Celebrating on the Ellen DeGeneres Show yesterday, Bieber’s…
Fisker Nina Lacks Funding, Project on Hold Again
Fisker’s newest project, the BMW 3 series rival named the Nina, has been placed on the backburner once again while the company tries to work out its financial woes. Yesterday Fisker announced a shuffle of CEO’s, from Henrik Fisker to automotive industry veteran Tom Lasorda. The new direction is influenced by the mounting pressure placed…
