NEWS

Renault Plans More Alpine Models

9/8/2015

Renault SA is developing a family of Alpine-branded models to follow the previously announced sports car due in about a year, Autocar reports.

Nissan Recall to Fix Trim Panel That Could Hinder Braking

9/8/2015

Nissan Motor Co. is recalling 298,700 vehicles in the U.S. to replace a center console trim panel that could interfere with the driver's ability to press the brake pedal.

August Sales in China Fall for GM, Ford

9/8/2015

General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. report further sales declines in China as the country's economic slowdown deepens.

Reports: Piech Blocked Winterkorn’s Appointment to VW Chairmanship

9/7/2015

Ferdinand Piech, who was removed as chairman of Volkswagen Group in April, blocked CEO Martin Winterkorn as his successor, according to media reports in Germany.

FCA Issues Another Hack-Related Software Update

9/7/2015

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is recalling 7,800 of its 2015 model Jeep Renegade SUVs to fix a software flaw that could allow the vehicle to be hacked and controlled remotely.

Bentley Touts Bentayga as World’s Fastest Crossover

9/7/2015

Volkswagen AG's Bentley Motors Group says its first crossover vehicle, the Bentayga, will be the world's most powerful and fastest vehicle of its type.

Critics Say EU's New Vehicle Test Cycle Won’t Fix Accuracy Issue

9/7/2015

Real-world fuel economy of cars sold in Europe falls about 35% short of the efficiency estimates derived from the EU's currently mandated test procedure.

Recalls Surge to Record High in Japan

9/4/2015

Carmakers have recalled a record 10.3 million vehicles in Japan since April compared with 9.5 million in all of fiscal 2014, according to Japan's Kyodo news service, which cites government data.

Marchionne to Delay Push for FCA-GM Merger to 2016?

9/4/2015

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV CEO Sergio Marchionne, who appears headed for an attempt to force a merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and General Motors Co., may delay his move to 2016, Bloomberg News says.

VW Launches Engine Plant in Russia

9/4/2015

Volkswagen AG has launched production at its new €250 million engine plant in Kaluga, Russia.