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Honda Launches Audit of Safety Reports to NHTSA
10/17/2014Honda Motor Co. says it began a third-party audit last month into its process of reporting injury and death claims to the U.S.
Mercedes Details Powertrain Strategy
10/17/2014Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz unit plans an array of smaller boosted piston engines, hybrid powertrains, battery systems and fuel cells to meet fuel economy and emission standards over the next 10 years, Autocar reports.
Fire Risk Prompts Two Chrysler Recalls
10/17/2014Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is launching two global recalls to repair sources of fires in 907,000 vehicles worldwide.
Takata Airbag Flaw Tied to Third U.S. Fatality
10/17/2014A fatal car crash in California a year ago appears to involve a defective Takata Inc. airbag inflator, Reuters reports.
Oil Prices Continue to Fall
10/17/2014Daily worldwide demand for oil in 2014 will grow by its slowest pace in 15 years, predicts the Paris-based International Energy Agency.
Hyundai, Kia Ponder Diesels for U.S. Market
10/17/2014Hyundai Motor Co. and its Kia Motors Corp. affiliate are revisiting a plan to offer diesel powertrain options in the American market.
Federal-Mogul Hires Former Fiat Brand Chief Soave
10/17/2014Federal-Mogul Motorparts has hired Laura Soave to be its top marketing and communications officer, effective immediately.
Researchers Tout 20-Year Lithium-Ion Battery
10/17/2014Researchers at Singapore's Nanyang Technology University have developed a lithium-ion battery for vehicles they say can reach 70% of full charge in two minutes, IEEE Spectrum reports.
Nissan Tests EV-to-Grid Power Management
10/17/2014Nissan Motor Corp. has begun testing a system to use electric vehicles to help ease demand on power grids during peak periods.
Renault, Nissan Lose in Electric Taxi Sales in Belgium
10/16/2014Electric taxis from the Renault-Nissan alliance have failed to excite fleet operators in Belgium, who favor the greater range of the e6 electric from China's BYD Co., Bloomberg News reports.