Several automakers were meeting in metro Detroit today to begin an industrywide investigation into the cause and scope of faulty Takata airbag inflators, according to two sources with knowledge of the plans.
Several automakers will meet in metro Detroit Thursday to begin an industrywide investigation into the cause and scope of faulty Takata airbag inflators, according to two sources with knowledge of the plans.
The White House rolled out a new program aimed at getting American consumers to buy tires that will enable cars to get better mileage and take better care of them to cut down on tire-related crashes.
Cars.com cut 32 jobs last week at its Chicago headquarters in a 2.5 percent headcount reduction that comes just months after it was acquired by media giant Gannett.
Porsche sold the last of the limited-edition 918 Spyder supercar, the German company's most expensive model, and Americans snapped up more than anyone else.
The BMW Group vehicles set a sales record last month, delivering 188,342 vehicles, up 7.6% year on year. Year to date sales rose 7.1% to 1,902,699.
New vehicle sales in Vietnam jumped by close to 47% to 13,689 units in November, from 9,295 units a year earlier, according to the Vietnam Automotive Manufacturers Association.
News
11 Dec, 2014
Swedish car firm Volvo follows trend for downsizing by introducing Drive-E three-pot engine
UAW officials say they will "soon" propose a works council be established at Volkswagen's Chattanooga factory in Tennessee as the union hails progress towards meeting the automaker in the US.
UAW officials say they will "soon" propose a Works Council be established at Volkswagen's Chattanooga factory in Tennessee as the union hails progress towards meeting the automaker in the US.
News
10 Dec, 2014
Swiss firm Rinspeed has prepared a BMW i3-style driverless electric small car, to be shown at 2015 Geneva Motor Show
Mercedes needs to catch up with rivals BMW and Audi in China to meet its goal of becoming the global No. 1 in luxury car sales by 2020, Hubertus Troska, the carmaker's China chief, said.
Mercedes needs to catch up with rivals BMW and Audi in China to meet its goal of becoming the global No. 1 in luxury car sales by 2020, Hubertus Troska, the carmaker's China chief, said.
Scandinavian automotive supplier body, FKG, says between eight and 12 companies are provisionally booked on its delegation to visit Iran next year.
Opinion
10 Dec, 2014
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler says 2015 is shaping up nicely - especially from a British point of view
Tesla Motors Inc. customers are rich enough to buy luxury cars whatever the cost of a tank of gasoline. So the oil rout may not hammer the stock for long.
Tim Tozer, Chairman and Managing Director of Vauxhall, has been in post since February and is on a mission to redefine GM's UK-only volume brand. Dave Leggett recently caught up with him.
America's UAW labour body is hailing the support of Volkswagen's Global Works Council in setting up greater dialogue with the automaker in Tennessee, although it appears to be still some way short of establishing a formal union.
Ferrari is considering moving its fiscal residence outside Italy to save on corporate taxes as it prepares for its spinoff from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, sources said. The move would mirror FCA, which is based in London for tax reasons.
As we recover from the recession, Mark Bignell, Automotive Managing Consultant, Jonathan Lee Recruitment explains to Matthew Beecham how a 'perfect storm' led to shortages of automotive engineering skills and what companies can do to improve their situation.
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
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