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Russia Agrees to Aid Car Plants
3/20/2015Russia has agreed to give carmakers 10 billion rubles (€155 million) in subsidies to keep producing vehicles during the country's economic slump.
Japan Leads U.S. in Takata Airbag Inflator Replacements
3/20/2015About 70% of some 3 million vehicles recalled in Japan to replace faulty Takata Corp. airbag inflators have been repaired, according to The Nikkei.
China Central TV Criticism Prompts Land Rover Recall
3/20/2015Jaguar Land Rover has announced a recall in China to fix transmission problems four days after the Tata Motors Ltd. unit was targeted by state-owned China Central Television.
Uber Fleet in NYC Surpasses Yellow Taxis
3/20/2015Uber Technologies Inc. has more of its independent black cars operating in New York City than the number of traditional yellow taxis there, BBC News reports.
Toyota’s Scion Brand Aims for a Comeback
3/20/2015Toyota Motor Corp. hopes two new models the first in three years will help resuscitate the company's ailing Scion sub-brand.
Outlook Grim for Russian Auto Industry
3/20/2015Analysts say Russia's auto industry is doomed to meager profits at best even if annual sales climb to 3 million units from an expected slump to 1.8 million in 2015, Reuters reports.
GM CEO Barra to Be Deposed About Ignition Switches
3/20/2015General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barry will be deposed in October regarding claims the company deliberately covered up defects in ignition switches that have since been linked to 67 fatalities and 113 injuries.
White House Orders Government Agencies to Buy Cleaner Cars
3/19/2015The Obama administration has directed federal agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their fleet vehicles at least 30% by the end of fiscal 2025.
Honda Expands Takata Airbag Recall in U.S.
3/19/2015Honda Motor Co. is adding 104,900 cars and crossovers to its nationwide recall of cars equipped with Takata Corp. driver-side airbag inflators that could explode when activated.
New Jersey Allows Factory-Direct Sales by Tesla
3/19/2015New Jersey has signed a law allowing Tesla Motors Inc. to sell its electric cars through as many as four company-owned dealerships in the state.