Ford to Recall 355,000 Big Sedans to Fix Steering Defect
9/2/2013Ford Motor Co. is preparing to recall 355,000 of its 2005-2011 model Ford Crown Victoria (including police cars), Lincoln Town Car and Mercury Grand Marquis large sedans to fix a defect that could cause loss of steering.
Report: 60% of Cars to Be Connected to the Web by 2025
8/30/2013Three in five cars on the road in developed countries will be connected to the Internet by 2025, predicts the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Audi Targets India’s SUV Market with Q3 Variant
8/30/2013Volkswagen AG's Audi unit is trying to capture a bigger share of India's SUV market with the new Q3 S, a new stripped-down version of its entry-level Q3 compact crossover vehicle.
U.S. Economy Grew Faster Than Previously Estimated
8/29/2013The American economy expanded at a 2.5% annual rate in the April-June period this year compared with an earlier estimate of 1.7%, according to the Dept. of Commerce.
Audi Launches Q3 Variant in India
8/29/2013Volkswagen AG's Audi unit is trying to capture a bigger share of India's SUV market with the new Q3 S, a new stripped-down version of its entry-level Q3 compact crossover vehicle.
COO Tavares to Leave Renault
8/29/2013Renault SA says Carlos Tavares is stepping down as chief operating officer.
PSA Eager to Tap into GM’s Strength in S. America
8/29/2013PSA Peugeot Citroen wants to join forces in South America with alliance partner General Motors Co., which sold 1.05 million vehicles there in 2012, the Financial Times reports.
DOE to Resume Alternative-Vehicle Development Loans
8/29/2013The U.S. Dept. of Energy plans to revive its controversial $25 billion Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing loan program, Bloomberg News reports.
Ford Will Bring Its Touch-Screen Telematics to Europe
8/29/2013Ford Motor Co. says it will unveil a European version of its controversial MyFord Touch infotainment control system at the Frankfurt auto show next month.
This Car Folds to Fit Tight Parking Spaces
8/29/2013Korean researchers have come up with a two-seat electric car that can literally fold over on itself to squeeze into a small parking spot.