NEWS

Nissan Recalls Cars to Check Spare-Tire Pressure

4/28/2013

Nissan Motor Co. is recalling 123,300 of its 2013 model Altima sedans because their spare tires were not properly inflated.

Fuel Economy, Smartphone Aids Top Consumer Wish List

4/28/2013

The high-tech features that most attract U.S. car buyers relate to fuel economy and linking smartphones to the vehicle, according to this year's emerging technologies study from J.D.

California Tells Exide to Idle Recycling Plant

4/28/2013

The California Dept. of Toxic Substances Control has ordered Exide Technologies to suspend operations at its battery recycling center near Los Angeles.

VW Plans 10-Speed Transmission, Super-Output Diesel

4/28/2013

Volkswagen AG is planning an array of technologies that includes plug-in hybrids, alternate fuels, a new 10-speed dual clutch gearbox and a diesel that makes 100 kW (136 hp) per liter.

Court Clears PSA’s Restructuring Plan

4/28/2013

A French court has dismissed a union lawsuit that sought to bar PSA Peugeot Citroen's restructuring.

Honda Ends Civic Output in India

4/28/2013

Honda Motor Co. has terminated production of its Civic car in India and has not disclosed plans to build the next-generation model that was launched in the U.S. in spring 2011.

U.S. Economy Grew 2.5% in First Quarter

4/28/2013

America's gross domestic product, which expanded at a 0.4% annual rate from the third to the fourth quarter of 2012, grew at a 2.5% pace in the January-March period, according to a preliminary estimate from the Dept. of Commerce.

Citroen Names Deputy CEO

4/28/2013

PSA Peugeot Citroen has appointed Yves Bonnefont to the additional role of deputy CEO of its Citroen brand, effective immediately.

Commercial Vehicle Sales in Europe Drop 10%

4/28/2013

Registrations of commercial vehicles across Europe slid to 172,500 units in March from 191,700 units in March 2012, according to Brussels-based carmaker group ACEA.

BorgWarner Profit Drops 10% As Revenue Shrinks

4/26/2013

BorgWarner Inc. netted $142 million in the first quarter of 2013 compared with $158 million a year earlier.