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Oct
10th

GM bets on new four-cylinder family in Europe; U.S. plans unclear

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General Motors' European subsidiary, Opel, has revealed a turbocharged 1.
Oct
10th

Skoda Octavia spied

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Skoda Octavia front cornering
News 10 Oct, 2012

Our spy photographers have spotted the new Skoda Octavia ahead of its November launch

Oct
10th

US: NHTSA issues consumer alert over counterfeit airbags

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The Association of Global Automakers has urged US consumers to ensure only original equipment replacement airbags are used a vehicle is repaired after a collision. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a consumer alert warning of the dangers of counterfeit airbags, which may have been installed in the last three years by someone other than an authorised dealer.
Oct
10th

Skoda Octavia spied – pictures

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Skoda Octavia front corneringSkoda Octavia side panningSkoda Octavia rear cornering Pictures 10 Oct, 2012
Oct
10th

Car recalls: Your view

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Honda CR-V recall
News 10 Oct, 2012

Are they a mark of responsible manufacturers or a drop in quality standards?

Oct
10th

Toyota recalls 2.5 million vehicles for fire risk

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Toyota is recalling 2.5 million vehicles in the U.S. over a power window switch that could catch fire.
Oct
10th

INTERVIEW (Part 1): Wolfgang Hatz, executive vice president of Research and Development, Porsche AG

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Wolfgang Hatz, 53, has until recently had dual roles, being both Porsche's board member for R&D, and head of Powertrain Development at the Volkswagen Group. Effective 1 October, responsibility for VW Group Powertrain shifted to Heinz-Jakob Neußer, allowing Dr Hatz to fully concentrate on his role at Porsche. He recently spoke to Glenn Brooks about future models, platforms and engines.
Oct
10th

NORWAY: Toyota inks fuel cell JV with Nissan, Honda and Hyundai

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Toyota has signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) together with major automotive manufacturers and organisations from the Nordic Countries for the market introduction of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for 2014-2017.
Oct
10th

TIMELINE: Major global recalls in the auto industry

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Toyota said it would recall more than 7.4 million vehicles worldwide as a faulty power window switch was a potential fire hazard, the latest in a series of setbacks for Japan's biggest automaker.
Oct
10th

Neiman Marcus adds McLaren 12C Spider to Christmas Book

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We don't even have our Halloween costumes ready yet and it's already time for the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book. If you'll remember, the Christmas Book comes out every year offering insane gifts for the extremely well-heeled.
Oct
10th

2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring review notes: Forgettable, but one of the best seven-seaters available

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: My first impression driving the 2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring is that you are getting a lot of sport/ute here for $40,000.
Oct
10th

U.S. safety regulators warn about counterfeit airbags

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Federal safety regulators today issued a warning to consumers with repaired vehicles that they may have air bags that don't inflate in an accident.
Oct
10th

SWEDEN: SKF delivers door actuator to Volvo Buses

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SKF says it has delivered its Bus Door Actuator - an actuator system that enables smooth opening and closing of bus doors - to Volvo Buses.
Oct
10th

Toyota to recall 7.4 million vehicles globally on power window glitch

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Toyota plans to recall 7.43 million vehicles worldwide -- including 2.47 million units in the United States -- in the single biggest automotive recall since 1996 to fix faulty power window switches.
Oct
10th

Toyota to recall 7.4 million vehicles globally on power window glitch

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Toyota announced the biggest single automotive recall since 1996 to fix malfunctioning power window switches, saying it will pull back 7.43 million vehicles worldwide, including 1.39 million in Europe.
Oct
10th

UK: Honda finishes hydrogen fuel cell leg

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Honda's FCX Clarity Hydrogen fuel cell-powered car has completed the UK leg' of the H2 Moves European Hydrogen Road Tour - which saw seven fuel-cell cars from four manufacturers visit different UK locations - but with Honda's car manufacturing facility in Swindon refuelling the convoy at its public-access hydrogen refuelling station.
Oct
10th

US: GM appoints lobbyist Ferguson as global Cadillac chief

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In its clearest signal yet that it wishes Cadillac to become a global luxury brand, General Motors has switched its chief lobbyist to a new position as head of the division.
Oct
10th

US: Ford shows prototype carbon fibre bonnet

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Ford has showcased a prototype carbon fibre bonnet it claims could help lower fuel consumption
Oct
10th

Russian car sales rise 10% in September as market cools

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Sales of cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia grew 10 percent year-on-year in September to 259,582 units, but the market is showing signs of a slowdown, the Association of European Businesses said in a statement.
Oct
10th

Fiat, Peugeot debt ratings cut by Moody’s on Europe woes

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Peugeot and Fiat had their debt ratings lowered to three levels below investment grade by Moody's Investors Service as slumping European car markets take a toll on the automakers' finances.
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