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Takata Airbag Inflator Recalls Only 26% Complete in U.S.
4/1/2016Carmakers have recalled about 29 million Takata Corp. airbag inflators in the U.S., but only 7.5 million have been replaced so far, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Canada Fines Japanese Supplier $13 Million for Price Fixing
4/1/2016Canada has fined Japan’s Showa Corp. $13 million (US$10 million) for conspiring to rig prices on electric power steering components sold to Honda Motor Co. in 2007-2008.
Car Sales Revive in India
4/1/2016India’s major carmakers report sales increases in March that reverse a year-on-year industry decline through the first two months of 2016.
BMW Launches Personal Mobility App
4/1/2016BMW AG says its new Connected North America iPhone app can help users manage their daily schedules, including suggested departure times to avoid traffic.
VW Diesel Recall Delayed in Germany
4/1/2016Volkswagen AG has suspended a recall in Germany to recalibrate diesel engines in 160,000 Passat sedans until regulators can confirm the fix doesn’t increase carbon dioxide emissions and fuel consumption, according to media reports.
Amazon on Target List to Join Here Digital Mapping Venture
4/1/2016The Here digital mapping joint venture owned by Audi, BMW and Daimler is in talks with several companies about joining the consortium, Reuters reports.
Tesla Unveils Model 3 EV but Spares the Details
4/1/2016Tesla Motors Inc. unveiled a pre-production version of its Model 3 electric midsize sedan last night with plenty of fanfare but few specifics about the car.
NHTSA Won’t Consider Takata’s Viability in Ordering Airbag Recalls
4/1/2016The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says its rulings about future recalls of Takata Corp. airbag inflators will be driven only by concerns about consumer safety and not the financial impact on the company.
$7.5 Million Fine Settles Navistar Engine Emission Dispute
4/1/2016Navistar International Corp. has agreed to pay a $7.5 million fine to settle complaints that it misled investors about the ability of a failed diesel emission control system for its diesel trucks.
Mazda Says SUVs Will Drive Record Sales
3/31/2016Mazda Motor Corp. says an expanded lineup of SUV/crossover vehicles will help it post record sales in each of the next two fiscal years.