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Takata is considering booking a quarterly charge of JPY2-3bn (US$19-$28m) to cover the cost of additional recalls of vehicles fitted with potentially defective airbags, two sources have said.

The US Transportation Department will conduct an internal review of the country's auto safety regulators in response to a series of safety lapses, including last week's reports of defective air bags, a senior administration official said over the weekend.

News 27 Oct, 2014

Toyota has today announced it is selling its stake in Tesla Motors, just days after Mercedes did the same

General Motors has already recalled some 2015 Chevrolet Corvettes to check park brakes and air bags.

Crash-test facilities manufacturer, Messring, is expanding into East Asia, having founded Messring China in the city of Chongqing.

An investigation into airbags made by Takata that have been linked to at least four deaths and more than 30 injuries in the U.S. may look at the company's unusual choice of ammonium nitrate to inflate its airbags.

Engineering consultancy, Drive System Design (DSD), has begun the process of moving into its new 20,000 sq ft technical facility in Leamington Spa, UK, located close to several major customers and key suppliers in the Midlands.

News 27 Oct, 2014

Luxury saloon achieves highest ever score in Australian crash tests

Tesla Motors unveiled a leasing policy for its new Model S with an option for buyers in the United States to return the car within three months of purchase.

Lincoln celebrated its official arrival in China at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre, launching the MKC and MKZ.

Toyota said worldwide sales climbed 3 percent through September as the carmaker battles VW Group to be the global No. 1. Toyota is benefiting from strong growth in the U.S. while VW Group is getting a big boost from China.

Harman is expanding its Halosonic suite of noise management solutions, which the company has developed with Lotus Engineering, using patented Active Noise Control Technologies.

Takata said it will form a global quality control committee in response to an auto-safety crisis created by flaws in its airbags. The company's CEO also issued an apology.

Takata said it will form a global quality control committee in response to an auto-safety crisis created by flaws in its airbags. The company's CEO also issued an apology.

News 27 Oct, 2014

Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Evoque owners living in London struggling to get insurance cover without secure parking

News 27 Oct, 2014

Legislation will force future Audi performance cars into using hybrid power

Delphi has unveiled third quarter net sales up 3.2% to US$4.14bn, compared with $4.02bn in the corresponding quarter in 2013.

News 27 Oct, 2014

Spy shots and exclusive Auto Express images reveal the new Audi A4's sharp new look borrowed from the TT coupe

News 28 Oct, 2014

Nissan Kicks up a fuss with new baby SUV concept car at Sao Paulo Motor Show

Volkswagen faces protests in China after car owners were unsatisfied with its handling of a recall to fix a possible suspension defect. China is VW's No.