NEWS

Asia to Fuel Ford’s Sales Growth

5/22/2015

Asian markets will account for about 60% of Ford Motor Co.'s sales growth over the next 5-10 years, says the head of its Asia Pacific operations.

Toyota Presents All-New HiLux Pickup in Thailand

5/22/2015

Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled its completely redesigned HiLux pickup truck on Thursday in Bangkok.

Two NGK Execs Indicted in U.S. for Price Fixing

5/22/2015

A pair of executives at NGK Spark Plug Co. have been charged by the U.S. Dept. of Justice with conspiring to fix prices on components supplied to DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Nissan, Subaru and Toyota.

Software Glitches Sidetrack New Jeep Renegade

5/21/2015

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is delaying dealer delivery of some 2015 Jeep Renegade crossover vehicles to address unspecified software problems.

Shift-by-Wire Systems to go Mainstream by 2020

5/21/2015

Frost & Sullivan forecasts wide adoption of shift-by-wire technology in high-volume vehicles sold in North America, Germany and Japan as soon as 2020.

NHTSA Extends GM Safety Monitoring

5/21/2015

A year ago General Motors Co. agreed to allow federal oversight of its recall procedures for at least a year.

New Towing System Lets Everyone Back Up Like a Pro

5/21/2015

Ford Motor Co. has developed a new feature to help drivers better steer towed trailers and boats during backup maneuvers.

New Mazda Miata Sports Car Hits the Market at Last

5/21/2015

On Thursday Mazda Motor Corp. will finally begin selling its fourth-generation MX-5 Miata.

F1’s Ecclestone Challenges £1 Billion U.K. Tax Bill

5/21/2015

Formula One czar Bernie Ecclestone is asking for judicial review of a British claim that he owes more than 1 billion (€1.4 billion) in back taxes, BBC News reports.

PSA Plans Assembly Plant in Morocco

5/21/2015

PSA Peugeot Citroen is preparing plans for a new plant in Morocco to make low-priced vehicles for the African market, sources tell Bloomberg News.