NEWS

Toyota Recalls 368,000 Hybrids, Sport Sedans

9/4/2013

Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling about 193,000 hybrids worldwide to repair an electrical problem that could cause the vehicles to suddenly stop operating.

Vehicle Sales Surge 17% in U.S.

9/4/2013

Carmakers sold 1.50 million cars and light trucks in America last month compared with 1.29 million a year earlier.

Car Sales in U.S. Surge 17%

9/4/2013

Automakers sold 1.50 million cars and light trucks in the U.S. last month compared with 1.29 million a year earlier.

U.S. Auto Sales Surge 17%

9/4/2013

Carmakers sold 1.50 million cars and light trucks in America last month compared with 1.29 million a year earlier.

EV Maker Puts Detroit-Area Factory on Hold

9/4/2013

Detroit Electric Inc. has indefinitely suspended plans to build its $135,000 SP:01 electric sports cars in Plymouth, Mich., says Don Graunstadt, the Dutch company's North American president.

Detroit Electric to Focus First on Europe, Asia

9/4/2013

Detroit Electric Inc. says it intends to initially launch sales of its $135,000 (€102,500) SP:01 electric sports cars in Europe and Asia.

Beijing to Tighten License Plate Availability Again

9/4/2013

The number of car registrations that Beijing issues monthly will be reduced again next year as the city tries to limit air pollution and traffic congestion, according to the municipal transport commission.

Beijing Will Make It Even Harder to License a Car

9/4/2013

The number of car registrations that Beijing issues monthly will be reduced again next year as the city tries to control its choking smog and ease traffic congestion, according to the municipal transport commission.

Porsche’s Hybrid Supercar to Premiere at Frankfurt Show

9/4/2013

Porsche AG will finally introduce the production version of its 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid supercar on Sept. 10 at the Frankfurt auto show.

Nissan Transmission Leak Prompts NHTSA Probe

9/4/2013

Federal safety investigators have launched an investigation into reports of transmission failures in 2013 model year Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti JX35 crossover vehicles.