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Overheating Headlamps Prompts Acura Recall
7/9/2014Honda Motor Co. is recalling 14,100 of its 2013-2014 Acura ILX and ILX Hybrid sport sedans in the U.S. to replace headlamps that could cause a fire.
BMW, Daimler Agree to Develop Wireless Charging System
7/9/2014Rivals BMW AG and Daimler AG are collaborating to develop a common system to recharge their electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles wirelessly.
Delphi CEO to Testify on GM Ignition Switch Recall
7/9/2014Delphi Automotive CEO Rodney O'Neal will testify next week before a Congressional subcommittee about 2.6 million defective ignition switches being recalled by General Motors Co.
Agnelli Family Could Extend Control of Fiat-Chrysler
7/9/2014Fiat SpA's founding Agnelli family owns 30% of the carmaker.
Magna Touts Recliner/Fold Flat Rear Seat System
7/8/2014Magna International Inc. has unveiled a new rear-seat system with a seatback that can recline and fold flat to expand cargo capacity.
U.S. Recalls at a Record 37.5 Million Units
7/8/2014Carmakers recalled 37.5 million vehicles in the U.S. during the first half of 2014, surpassing the previous full-year record of 30.8 million units set in 2004, according to preliminary data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Volvo Reveals 400-hp Hybrid Option for SUV
7/8/2014Volvo Car Corp. says its upcoming plug-in hybrid XC90 SUV/crossover will deliver nearly 400 hp and 472 lb-ft of torque but emit only 90 grams per kilometer of carbon dioxide over the New European Driving Cycle.
Daimler Previews Redesigned Smart Minicars
7/8/2014Daimler AG's Smart unit has released a short YouTube video that reveals the exterior and interior look of its 2015 Smart ForTwo and ForFour minicars due this autumn.
Ford Launches Six Recalls
7/8/2014Ford Motor Co. is launching six campaigns to repair a variety of flaws related to the powertrain, brakes, fuel tanks, sunroofs and electrical system in 101,000 vehicles in North America.
China Lawsuit Seeks to Block Tesla Operations
7/8/2014A trademark lawsuit in China demands that Tesla Motors Inc. halt all operations in the country and pay 23.9 million yuan ($3.9 million) in compensation, Bloomberg News reports.