NEWS

Six Carmakers to Test Takata Airbags

12/8/2014

Signaling no confidence in struggling Takata Corp., six carmakers say they will collaborate to independently determine why some of the supplier's passenger-side airbag inflators can explode when activated.

U.S. Adds 321,000 Jobs

12/8/2014

Nonfarm employers in the U.S. filled 321,000 jobs in November, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

New-Car Sales Growth Slows to 5% in China

12/5/2014

Retail deliveries of passenger vehicles in China expanded by a modest 5% to 1.7 million units last month, according to the country's Passenger Car Assn.

Honda Prepares for New Takata Airbag Recall in Japan

12/5/2014

Honda Motor Co. tells Reuters it plans to recall about 135,000 vehicles in Japan to replace potentially faulty airbag inflators supplied by Takata Corp.

PSA Partners to Expand Car Assembly in Kazakhstan

12/5/2014

PSA Peugeot Citroen has signed a deal with AllurGroup to produce Peugeot 301 cars in Kostanay, Kazakhstan, from complete knockdown kits beginning in September 2016.

Aston Martin Builds Custom DB10 for Next Bond Film

12/5/2014

Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. has developed a special DB10 sports car to be featured in Spectre, the next James Bond spy movie due in November 2015.

Ford, Mazda Extend Airbag Callbacks

12/5/2014

Ford and Mazda are broadening regional recalls to replace faulty Takata Corp. passenger-side airbag inflators in high-humidity climates. 2005 Ford Ranger Both companies say the wider coverage was specified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Chrysler Expands Airbag Recalls; NHTSA Wants More

12/5/2014

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has extended regional airbag recalls to cover several more states and U.S. territories where high humidity is normal.

Cadillac Names Publicis as Global Ad Agency

12/5/2014

General Motors Co.'s Cadillac brand has appointed Publicis Worldwide to be its creative agency in all markets.

TRW Unveils Self-Adjusting Airbag for Rear Seats

12/5/2014

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. has debuted a unique U-shaped airbag designed to help protect rear-seat passengers.