NEWS

Senate Bill Would Order Privacy, Anti-Hacking Rules for Cars

7/22/2015

Two U.S. Senators have proposed a bill that would order the Federal Trade Commission and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to set standards for cars and trucks aimed at protecting consumer privacy and shielding vehicles from hackers.

Harley-Davidson Affirms Modest Sales Forecast

7/22/2015

Harley-Davidson Inc. reports its net income in the second quarter dropped 15% to $300 million.

VW Reportedly Near Deal to Sell LeasePlan Stake

7/22/2015

Volkswagen AG is near a deal to sell its 50% ownership of LeasePlan Corp.

FCA Recalls Nearly 350,000 Crossovers to Fix Fire Hazard

7/22/2015

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is recalling 349,700 of Dodge Journey/Fiat Freemont crossover vehicles worldwide to better anchor engine covers that could shake loose and catch fire.

Lincoln Turns Up the Volume with Revel Speakers

7/22/2015

Ford Motor Co. is adding a high-end Revel loudspeaker option in the just-launched Lincoln MKX midsize crossover vehicle.

Porsche 911 Gets Facelift, New Turbo Engine

7/22/2015

Volkswagen AG's Porsche brand is giving its iconic 911 a mid-cycle makeover later this year ahead of the all-new model due in 2018.

Audi Names New Chief in China as Sales Slide

7/22/2015

Volkswagen AG's Audi unit has named Joachim Wedler to take over as head of its operations in China its largest market at the end of the year as sales growth in the region slows.

Toyota/Hino to Test Fuel Cell Bus

7/22/2015

Later this month Toyota Motor Corp. and its Hino Motors Ltd. affiliate will begin testing a prototype fuel cell bus on public roads in Tokyo.

Security Experts Wirelessly Hack into Jeep Cherokee

7/22/2015

A pair of security experts remotely took control of several vehicle functions including the throttle in an unmodified 2014 Jeep Cherokee by hacking into its Uconnect wireless Internet connection.

Hyundai Debuts Creta Crossover in India

7/22/2015

Hyundai Motor Co. is jumping into India's fast-growing market for small crossover vehicles with the all-new and highly styled Creta.