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Ford Readies Big Discount Plan for U.S. Market
10/28/2015Ford Motor Co. is launching a broad year-end discount program in the U.S. to boost sales and recover market share, Bloomberg News reports.
FCA Posts Third-Quarter Loss on Regulatory Penalties
10/28/2015Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV reports a 17% hike in revenue to €27.5 billion ($30.5 billion) in the third quarter.
Diesel Scandal Pushes VW into a €1.7 Billion Loss in Third Quarter
10/28/2015Volkswagen Group reports a net loss of €1.7 billion ($1.8 billion) in July-September, reversing a €3 billion profit for the same quarter of 2014.
Rusty Fuel Tank Brackets Prompt Ford Recall
10/28/2015Ford Motor Co. is calling back 128,800 of its 2009-2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX midsize crossover vehicles to repair or replace fuel tank mounting brackets that could corrode and cause a fuel leak.
FCA'a U.S. Safety Chief to Retire
10/28/2015Scott Kunselman, senior vice president of vehicle safety and regulatory affairs for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s U.S. operations, is retiring from the company after a 30-year career with FCA and its predecessors.
Nissan Unveils Futuristic Autonomous Car Concept
10/28/2015Nissan Motor Co.’s new IDS (intelligent driving system) concept car showcases a host of driver-assist technologies and other next-generation systems the company plans to launch in coming years.
Mazda Shows New Rotary Engine Vision
10/28/2015Mazda Motor Corp. today took the wraps off its RX-Vision concept sports car at the Tokyo auto show.
European Parliament Backs Tougher Emission Testing
10/28/2015The 28-nation European Parliament has backed a plan that would require cars to at least come close to meeting European nitrogen oxide emission standards under real-world conditions by September 2017, Bloomberg News reports.
Ruling Allows Car Owners to Hack Their Own Vehicles
10/28/2015The software that controls vehicles may be modified for the sake of repairs, maintenance or research without violating U.S. copyright laws, according to the Library of Congress, which administers copyrights.
Germany’s Transport Chief Shrugs Off Impact of VW’s Diesel Scandal
10/28/2015Alexander Dobrindt, Germany’s transportation minister, tells reporters in the U.S. he doesn’t believe Volkswagen AG’s diesel test cheating scandal will inflict long-term damage to the company’s reputation.