Features
31 Jan, 2015
With the 32nd anniversary of Britain's seatbelt law today, we chart the history of safety features in the cars you drive
Toyota Motor Sales USA said it plans to recall about 52,000 Avalon sedans from the 2011-12 model years for wiring that could cause a fire.
VW Group ought to be able to cut costs at its passenger-car brand by "substantially more" than the 5 billion euros ($5.7 billion) planned by the carmaker's top management, VW works council chief Bernd Osterloh said.
VW Group ought to be able to cut costs at its passenger-car brand by "substantially more" than the 5 billion euros ($5.7 billion) planned by the carmaker's top management, VW works council chief Bernd Osterloh said.
Hyundai has become the first South Korean brand to top 80,000 sales in a calendar year in the UK, selling 82,159 in 2014 and is looking to raise its numbers even further this year in what is expected to be a flat market.
The Timken Company boosted fourth quarter 2014 sales 2% to $762.2m which saw operating income rise to $38.9m from $33.7m or $0.35 per diluted share from a year ago.
Auto safety products supplier Autoliv today said it saw slightly higher margins in 2015 as it posted fourth quarter earnings above market expectations, helped by strong sales in Europe and lower costs for raw materials.
Gentex's net sales for fourth quarter ended 31 December 2014 were up 7.23% to US$350.41m compared with $326.77m in the same period in 2013.
The leaders of German car companies have united in support of a free trade agreement between the EU and the US that they believe would slash their costs and boost competitiveness.
Ford's operating and net income for 2014 plunged by US$3.2bn and $4bn respectively year on year after losses in Latin America and the non-repeat of a tax refund.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles expects to turn profits in all regions this year but needs to make more in North America to fund Alfa Romeo and Maserati brand overhauls.
Nissan Motor's Infiniti plans to increase local production in China, following the Chinese government's innovation and economic transition driven policies.
Ford posted a drop in fourth-quarter profit and said earnings fell 56 percent in 2014 as it introduced 24 vehicles worldwide while US market share declined. CFO Bob Shanks predicted "a lot of strong growth numbers from Ford in 2015."
Chinese media reports say that Shanghai Volkswagen has reportedly launched an investigation into tyres produced by Sumitomo Rubber Industries' China plants after claims that sub-standard tyres may have been fitted to the China-made Passat.
News
29 Jan, 2015
Volkswagen reveals a hot diesel version of the Golf Estate, to rival latest Ford Focus ST Estate
According to JATO Dymanics, Brazil remained the world's fourth largest auto market in 2014, staying ahead of Germany by a mere 67,000 units.
Vincent Bollore is targeting Los Angeles and Singapore as the next markets for his electric-car sharing service after its debuts later this year in London and Indianapolis.
Ford is recalling around 220,000 vehicles in the US with most coming back because a door could fly open in a crash due to a handle issue.
Daimler and parts supplier Schaeffler were among the companies affected when thousands of engineering workers on the night shift across Germany walked out over a wage dispute early on Thursday.
BMW says it is waiting for the full report of its inspectors before deciding what to do with its 65 Minis and one Rolls-Royce Wraith currently on board the Hoegh Osaka docked in Southampton Port.
With the current economy the last thing you need is for your vehicle to break down. Whether your driving a reliable car or a busted up