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Nov
13th

TIMELINE — Takata airbag recalls

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Following are some key events leading to the recall of several million cars fitted with potentially defective air bags made by Japanese supplier Takata.
Nov
13th

US: Takata confirms criminal investigation

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Takata is the subject of a US criminal investigation over potentially defective car air bags that have been linked to five deaths, a spokesman told a news agency.
Nov
13th

The future of MINI: head man Jochen Goller reveals all

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Jochen Goller and Steve Fowler
Features 19 Nov, 2014

Auto Express met with MINI boss Jochen Goller to discuss all things MINI past, present and future

Nov
13th

Ferrari will pay Fiat Chrysler $2.8 billion before its spinoff

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles expects to get 2.25 billion euros ($2.81 billion) from Ferrari via transactions it will execute before it spins off the supercar maker from the group, a filing with U.S. regulators showed today.
Nov
13th

Ferrari to provide Fiat Chrysler big pre-spinoff payout

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles expects to get 2.25 billion euros ($2.81 billion) from Ferrari via transactions it will execute before it spins off the supercar maker from the group, a filing with U.S. regulators showed.
Nov
13th

Ferrari will pay Fiat Chrysler $2.8 billion before its spinoff

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles expects to get 2.25 billion euros ($2.81 billion) from Ferrari via transactions it will execute before it spins off the supercar maker from the group, a filing with regulators in the United States showed today.
Nov
13th

Aisin Seiki to plead guilty, pay $35.8 million fine in U.S. antitrust probe

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Japanese auto parts giant Aisin Seiki has agreed to plead guilty and pay a $36 million criminal fine for its involvement in a conspiracy to allocate customers of variable valve timing devices, the Department of Justice said today.
Nov
13th

BELGIUM: No ‘social disturbances’ as Genk closure looms: ABVV union

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Belgian trade unions are resigning themselves to the imminent shuttering of Ford's Genk plant in Belgium with the loss of 4,300 jobs, but do not expect social unrest as a result.
Nov
13th

SOUTH AFRICA: Strikes make Ford hesitate

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Ford is hesitant about investing further in its South African operation because of repeated production stoppages caused by strikes, its regional chief has said.
Nov
13th

2015 Jaguar F-Type: full details, specs and pictures

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Jaguar F-Type AWD R Convertible front
News 19 Nov, 2014

Jaguar has announced details of a raft of additions to the F-Type range for Spring 2015, including a manual gearbox and better infotainment.

Nov
13th

CANADA: Mazda removes warranty mileage limit

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Mazda Canada has announced a new unlimited mileage warranty, eliminating the distance limitations on factory warranty coverage.
Nov
13th

CHINA: China XD Plastics Q3 net profit up 5.1%

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China XD Plastics said third quarter revenue rose 7% year on year to US$315.7m, gross profit fell 0.5% to $65.4m and net income was up 5.1% to $43.2m. Total volume shipped was up 5.2% to 95,204 tonnes.
Nov
13th

Jaguar Land Rover’s UK staff rejects pay deal

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Jaguar Land Rover's UK workers have voted overwhelmingly against an offered pay rise and pension changes as the Unite union says the automaker should return to the negotiating table or face a ballot for industrial action.
Nov
13th

Jaguar Land Rover’s UK staff reject pay deal

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Jaguar Land Rover's UK workers have voted overwhelmingly against an offered pay rise and pension changes as the Unite union says the automaker should return to the negotiating table or face a ballot for industrial action.
Nov
13th

Ford’s European sales up 8% on UK, Italy gains

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Ford increased European car sales by 8 percent in October, its fifth straight monthly gain, as it benefited from double-digit growth in the UK and Italy. Overall 10-month sales also rose 8 percent.
Nov
13th

BELGIUM: Punch mulls taking over 200 stamping jobs as Genk end nears

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Punch Metals says it could create around 200 stamping jobs at Ford's site in Genk as the automaker gears up for the imminent closure of the plant, making 4,300 staff redundant.
Nov
13th

VEHICLE ANALYSIS: Kia electrifies its Soul

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Kia Motors (UK) is taking a softly-softly approach to the launch of its first battery-electric car, targeting just 100-200 sales in 2015 through 13 specialist dealers. It expects to be third in Europe after EV-friendly Norway (1,030) and France (300).
Nov
13th

Scion readies iM Concept for L.A. Auto Show

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Scion, aiming to regain momentum in the U.S., will use the Los Angeles Auto Show to showcase the iM Concept, a hatchback designed with young, adventurous drivers in mind.
Nov
13th

How many MINIs? The MINI range reviewed

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MINI range
Features 19 Nov, 2014

Know your Clubman from your Paceman? Navigating today's 7-model MINI line-up isn't easy but here's everything you need to make your pick

Nov
13th

US: Meritor books Q4 net income down to US$3m

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Meritor has posted fourth quarter net income of US$3m, down from US$41m.
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