Recalls of some 3m vehicles have been announced by Honda, Mazda and Nissan to fix possibly defective airbag inflator propellant made in North America by Japan's Takata Corporation.
The Japanese government has published plans for subsidies aimed at encouraging sales of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in Japan.
New vehicle sales in Indonesia fell by 2.5% to 97,154 units in May, from 99,687 units a year earlier, according to data released by Indonesia's automotive industry association Gaikindo.
Stanley Marsh 3 didn't come up with the idea of sticking Cadillacs into the ground, but he certainly understood the concept.
Continuing just-auto's series of interview with tier one manufacturers of fuel injection systems, Matthew Beecham spoke to Stefan Seiberth, president, gasoline systems, Robert Bosch GmbH about market and technical trends in the gasoline direct injection sector.
BMW said it will extend its joint venture with Chinese partner Brilliance until 2028 as it seeks to challenge Audi in the world's biggest auto market.
Great Wall, one of China's emerging independent automakers, has replaced three top executives as its sales continue to slump amid new product delays.
The recall storm embroiling Takata airbags widened today with Honda, Nissan and Mazda calling back nearly 3 million vehicles to fix possibly defective inflator propellant made in North America.
The recall storm embroiling Takata airbags widened with Honda, Nissan and Mazda calling back nearly 3 million vehicles to fix possibly defective inflator propellant. The recalls included 153,943 Honda cars and 90,259 Mazdas in Europe.
Grace Lieblein has been doing a lot to repair General Motors' strained relationship with its suppliers during her 18 months as global purchasing chief.
Paula Lillard is now the bright hope for nth/works. She has come to help instill the Toyota Production System -- or TPS -- for a supplier that urgently wants it.
Six upfitters are finishing Kansas City-built Ford Transit vans for commercial customers in a most unusual setting: a mammoth cavern system carved from limestone deposited 560 million years ago.
Last week, Cadillac's U.S. sales chief, Bill Peffer, left abruptly after less than 10 months in the job, the third head of sales to leave in two years. Dealers desperate for some stability will have to wait for that promise.
CEO Bryan DeBoer will transform Lithia Motors Inc., the smallest of the publicly traded dealership groups, with his planned purchase of DCH Auto Group Ltd. But it won't be easy.
For a global airbag producer, it's hard to imagine worse news: A few defective airbag inflators from Takata Corp. malfunctioned during accidents, rupturing the airbags.
Lithia's purchase of DCH Auto Group will have major implications on the buy-sell market going forward. It could spark more activity, perhaps prompting bigger dealership groups to buy other large groups.
Ten years ago, General Motors insisted that engine stall is not a safety defect. Now, in the face of evidence that faulty ignition switches contributed to at least 13 deaths, GM's position has changed.
Ford Motor Co. plans to retain fuel economy as a pillar of its marketing, but its rollback of mpg numbers on six models this month will force the company to abandon many of the competitive and superlative claims it has made over the past 18 months.
Both Audi and BMW claim to be the first to market with high-beam laser headlights, but it is unclear which automaker should get the bragging rights.
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