NEWS

NHTSA Frustrated by Takata’s Response to Airbag Recall Order

12/4/2014

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration describes as "disappointing" Tuesday's response by Takata Corp. to the agency's order to expand U.S. recalls of airbag inflators the agency says could explode.

Opel Unveils $12,000 Karl Minicar

12/4/2014

General Motors Co.'s Opel unit has publicly rolled out the Karl, a mini-hatch priced under €10,000.

Motor Trend Names Chevy Colorado Truck of the Year

12/4/2014

2015 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck General Motors Co.'s new midsize Chevrolet Colorado pickup has been named Motor Trend magazine's 2015 Truck of the Year.

Subaru Expands Takata Airbag Inflator Recall

12/4/2014

3005 Subaru Legacy Subaru of America is adding five states to its regional recall of 17,000 vehicles equipped with airbag inflators that could explode when triggered.

Fuel Economy Gains Stall in U.S.

12/4/2014

The average fuel economy rating for new vehicles sold in the U.S. has been stuck at 25.3 mpg since the end of the 2014 model year, the University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute reports.

U.K. Chooses Sites for Self-Driving Car Tests

12/4/2014

The U.K. plans in January to begin testing autonomous vehicle in Bristol, Coventry, Greenwich and Milton Keynes, the Financial Times reports.

Ford Will Begin Fiesta Production in Russia Next Year

12/4/2014

Ford Motor Co. says it will begin building Fiesta subcompact sedans in Russia in the second half of 2015.

Audi Developing All-Electric Crossover

12/4/2014

Audi AG is expected to introduce an electric crossover vehicle in three years that would compete with the Model X EV expected from Tesla Motors Inc. late next year.

Vietnam May Approve Uber Service

12/3/2014

Vietnam's transport minister tells Thanh Nien News he has asked his agency to consider amending government regulations to enable Uber Technologies Inc. to continue operating its online carsharing service in the country.

Opel Unveils $12,000 Karl Minicar

12/3/2014

General Motors Co.'s Opel unit has publicly rolled out the Karl, a mini-hatch priced under €10,000.