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Germany to Retest All VW Cars for Emissions
11/5/2015Germany’s transport minister says the country will run new emission tests for all current Volkswagen Group car and crossover models after the company’s disclosures of test-cheating software in 11 million diesels and “irregularities” in the fuel economy ratings for 800,000 other vehicles.
Another Delay in Alfa Romeo’s New-Model Launches
11/5/2015Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is again delaying plans to revive its Alfa Romeo brand with new models, supplier sources tell Automotive News Europe.
Faulty Camshafts Prompt VW Recall
11/4/2015Volkswagen AG is recalling nearly 109,000 cars in Canada and the U.S. to look for faulty camshafts with a lobe that could shear off, reducing engine power and disabling the car’s power brake assist.
Subaru Speeds Up U.S. Capacity Expansion Plan, Again
11/4/2015Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. intends to trim at least six months from its already-accelerated plan to nearly double its capacity to make Subaru cars in the U.S., according to The Nikkei.
Linamar’s 3Q Sales, Earnings Surge
11/4/2015Linamar Corp.’s third-quarter sales climbed 25% to C$1.3 billion (US$967 million), and net earnings jumped 37% to C$82 million ($62 million). Operating earnings grew 35% to C$144 million ($109 million).
VW’s Fuel Economy Woes Focus on Small Diesels
11/4/2015Volkswagen AG’s discovery that fuel efficiency ratings were inflated for 800,000 of its cars applies almost entirely to small diesel-powered models sold in Europe.
VW Suspends Sale of V-6 Diesels in Canada, U.S.
11/4/2015Volkswagen AG is halting sales in the U.S. and Canada of Audi, Porsche and VW brand vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter V-6 diesels.
Honda Previews Next Ridgeline Pickup
11/4/2015Honda Motor Co. unveiled its Ridgeline Baja Race Truck this week at the Specialty Equipment Market Assn. show in Las Vegas.
Electric Power Steering on the Rise
11/4/2015Some 88% of new vehicles worldwide will be equipped with electric power steering by 2023, according to a new report by just-auto.com’s Qube research arm.
BMW Affirms Commitment to Diesels
11/4/2015BMW AG CEO Harald Kruger says there have not been any changes in “buying behavior toward diesels” among BMW customers and that the company remains committed to diesels in the wake of Volkswagen’s emissions cheating scandal.