Six days after General Motors recalled almost 800,000 Chevrolet Cobalts and Pontiac G5s for a defect that could cause surprise engine shutdowns, lawyer Lance Cooper, a solo practitioner in Georgia, sent government regulators a letter: There are more...
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Chrysler Group is recalling 18,092 Fiat 500L cars in the United States because drivers may not be able to shift out of park, according to documents filed with U.S. safety regulators.
As expected, General Motors has been sued on behalf of vehicle owners over the ignition switch flaw in some small car models it no longer makes.
Audi of America launches a campaign today starring funnyman Ricky Gervais to tout its new car in the fast-growing entry-level luxury segment: the 2015 Audi A3 sedan, which goes on sale nationwide April 3 at a starting price of $29,900.
Porsche Automobil Holding won the dismissal of a lawsuit seeking $1.95 billion over the German carmaker's aborted takeover of Volkswagen.
Skoda expects to return to sales growth this year thanks to a build-up of orders and signs of recovery in many of its markets, the carmaker said after posting a 25.5 percent drop in 2013 profit.
Volkswagen will expand its production of the Tiguan compact SUV to its Hanover factory in northern Germany to boost capacity utilization at the site, sources said.
Hyundai Motor admitted on Monday the fuel economy of its updated Sonata sedan was less than it had previously stated, an error that could further undermine the South Korean automaker's reputation after a number of fuel economy-related lawsuits in North America.
BMW will recall an unspecified number of vehicles proactively in China following consumer complaints over a potentially defective engine part.
There's a reminder in the news today of the importance of product in the automotive industry. Yes, market geography accounts for a lot in this business. Being present in markets that are booming is vital, but just being present is not enough on its own.
Hyundai said today the fuel economy of its revamped Sonata sedan was less than it had previously stated, an error that could further undermine its reliability after a slew of mileage-related lawsuits.
Renault and alliance partner Nissan detailed plans to integrate key operations and pursue greater economies of scale.
Renault and alliance partner Nissan detailed plans to integrate key operations and pursue greater economies of scale.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is entering the Myanmar market following the appointment of Capital Automotive Ltd as its local distributor.