NEWS

FCA Expands Takata Airbag Inflator Recall to 3.3 Million

12/22/2014

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has agreed to recall another 3.3 million vehicles worldwide to replace their driver-side airbag inflators.

Toyota Expands Michigan R&D Operations Again

12/22/2014

Toyota's York, Michigan, campus Toyota Motor Corp. plans to spend $126 million to centralize and broaden powertrain and vehicle development operations in southeast Michigan.

Daimler Raises Provision for Possible Antitrust Fines

12/22/2014

Daimler AG is adding another €600 million to the amount it may have to pay in fines associated with an EC antitrust investigation of Europe's commercial vehicle industry.

UPDATE: Audi, GM, JLR Suspend Sales in Russia

12/22/2014

Audi, General Motors and Jaguar Land Rover have temporarily halted vehicle sales in Russia to avoid the economic impact of the collapsing ruble.

FCA Plans Global Recall to Fix Dodge Ram Truck Axle Flaw

12/19/2014

FCA US (formerly Chrysler Group) is preparing to launch a worldwide recall of 287,900 of its 2005 model Ram pickups to repair a loose rear axle pinion nut.

Google Plans In-Car Android Operating System

12/19/2014

Google Inc. is developing a version of its Android operating system that would be built into cars and allow drivers to access the Internet without a smartphone, sources tell Reuters.

VIDEO: “Old” GM Says “New” GM Should Pay for Faulty Vehicles

12/19/2014

The trust that pays creditors of "old" General Motors says "new" GM should compensate customers for lost resale value due to the recall of 6.7 million cars with defective ignition switches.

Ford Widens Takata Airbag Recall

12/19/2014

2008 Ford Mustang Ford Motor Co. is adding another 502,500 cars in North America to its recall of vehicles equipped with faulty Takata Corp. airbag inflators that could explode.

Cadillac to Debut Video Rearview Mirror

12/19/2014

Cadillac's mirror can switch to unobstructed video mode (top). General Motors Co.'s Cadillac unit will introduce a video screen to replace the traditional rearview mirror in its 2016 CTS midsize sedan.