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Bridgestone Expands Run-Flat Tire Availability
5/13/2016Bridgestone Corp. has expanded its DriveGuard line of run-flat replacement tires to include most minivans, crossovers and small SUVs in the U.S.
Ford SUV Recall Targets Suspension Parts That Can Break
5/13/2016Ford Motor Co. is recalling 75,400 of its 2014-2015 model Explorer SUVs in the U.S. to replace rear suspension components that could break and cause a loss of steering control.
Flawed Steering Columns Prompt Subaru Recall
5/13/2016Subaru is recalling 48,500 of its 2014-2017 model Legacy midsize cars and Outback crossover vehicles to check for incorrectly built steering columns that could fail, leaving the driver with no ability to steer.
Volvo Teases Its Future
5/12/2016Volvo Car Corp. released three teaser images of a new concept vehicle considered likely previews of the carmaker’s next V40 sedan and XC40 crossover vehicle.
India’s Inflation Rate Accelerates
5/12/2016India’s consumer price index, which rose 4.8% in March, climbed by a higher-than-expected 5.4% in April, according to the country’s statistics ministry.
Report Claims Some Opel Diesels Evade Emission Tests
5/12/2016Diesel engines in at least some cars made by General Motors Co.’s Opel unit are rigged to sidestep European emission limits, Der Spiegel claims.
Next-Gen Audi A8 to Get Automated Driving System
5/12/2016Confirming previous reports, Audi AG says it will launch a new “traffic-jam” self-driving system with the 2018 model A8 sedan.
Shareholders Uphold Ford Family Shares Again
5/12/2016Ford Motor Co. shareholders have again rejected a proposal that would reduce the Ford family’s 40% voting control of the company.
Nissan’s Quarterly Revenue, Net Income Dip
5/12/2016Nissan Motor Co. reports its operating profit in the fiscal fourth quarter grew 20% to 206 billion yen ($1.9 billion). Unit sales rose 3% to 1.53 million vehicles.
Self-Driving “iNext” Bimmer EV Due in 2021
5/12/2016BMW AG says it will launch a new flagship electric vehicle with autonomous driving capabilities for its “i” subrand in 2021.