Takata recalls air bag inflators in 5.1 million U.S. vehicles
By David Shepardson and Bernie Woodall (Reuters) - U.S. auto safety regulators said Tuesday that air bag maker Takata Corp declared 5.1 million U.S. vehicles defective, as the company disclosed an 11th...
View ArticleDepartment of Transportation going full speed ahead on self-driving cars [US]
We've been hitting the tech of self-driving cars pretty heavily this week, taking a look at what companies like Audi, BMW, Ford, QNX, and Tesla are doing in the field. But it's looking more and more...
View ArticleHyundai Tucson SUV among 17 Hyundai cars to be showcased at Auto Expo 2016
Hyundai India, on Monday, announced its Auto Expo plans that is set to be held between February 3 - February 9, 2016. Designed around 'Experience Hyundai' theme, the company will have a total of 12...
View ArticleVolkswagen Ameo sub compact sedan, What to expect
Volkswagen Ameo will be the new sub-compact sedan from the German automaker for the Indian market. The company has also confirmed that the Ameo will make its global debut at the 2016 Auto Expo next...
View ArticleUS government bullish on autonomous cars
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will spend the next 6-months developing guidelines for automakers on protocols for self-driving cars, as well as what sort of tests should be...
View ArticlePoor labourers paying price for India's cheap car boom
By Aditi Shah FARIDABAD (Reuters) - In a dingy factory in the sprawling industrial hub of Manesar in northern India, a plastic moulding machine malfunctioned, mangling Visheshwar Prasad Singh's right...
View ArticleFord to open new plant in Mexico early this year
Ford Motor Co. will be expanding its operations in Mexico by opening a new plant in the state of San Luis Potosi during the first quarter of this...
View ArticleTrain door faults never put passenger safety at risk - Translink boss
Passenger safety was not put at risk by door faults on the Enterprise train, Translink said. A safety licence was suspended in the Republic of Ireland after the doors opened unexpectedly while the...
View ArticleSupercar Sunday gives car enthusiasts a close-up look at rare autos
Auto collectors and car enthusiasts pack into what’s known as “Supercar Sunday” every weekend, at the Westfield...
View ArticleFor third time, Nissan recalls 930,000 Altimas to fix latch problem
For the third time since 2014, Nissan has recalled vehicles to fix potentially faulty hood latches. The automaker today announced the recall of 930,000 Altimas to address the problem. The problem...
View ArticleNissan recalling 930,000 cars for hood latch problem
Nissan Motor Co said Friday it will recall nearly 930,000 Nissan cars worldwide for potentially faulty hood latches, marking the third time since 2014 the automaker has recalled vehicles to address the...
View ArticleLancaster County man’s death from airbag prompts lawsuit, national recall
A Lancaster County man who was killed when his pickup struck a cow last month would still be alive had it not been for the truck’s defective airbag deploying violently, shooting a piece of shrapnel...
View ArticleAuto Expo kicks off, Maruti unveils compact SUV Vitara Brezza
India's flagship biennial automobile show, the Auto Expo, kicked off today with the country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India unveiling new compact SUV 'Vitara Brezza'. Vitara Brezza is among the...
View ArticleDelhi Auto Expo: Maruti Suzuki unveils compact SUV Vitara Brezza
The model will compete with the likes of Ford EcoSport, Mahindra TUV300, besides being pitched against Renault Duster and Hyundai Creta which are priced in the range of Rs 6.79 lakh to Rs 13.77 lakh....
View ArticleThe top 10 best-selling cars in the world
When it comes to the global auto industry, it really is a small world after all. Taking a look at the world’s best-selling new cars and trucks from 2015, you won’t find any exotic brands or nameplates....
View ArticleVolkswagen Ameo sub compact sedan, What to expect
Volkswagen Ameo will be the new sub-compact sedan from the German automaker for the Indian market. The company has also confirmed that the Ameo will make its global debut at the 2016 Auto Expo next...
View ArticleAuto Expo 2016: Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza finally breaks cover
It has been teasing fans with its recent curtain raising promotional campaign of late as the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza (the YBA or XA Alpha) has finally broken cover on the first day of the 2016 Auto...
View ArticleHyundai Tucson SUV among 17 Hyundai cars to be showcased at Auto Expo 2016
Hyundai India, on Monday, announced its Auto Expo plans that is set to be held between February 3 - February 9, 2016. Designed around 'Experience Hyundai' theme, the company will have a total of 12...
View ArticleUAW President Bemoans Work Moving to Mexico to Cut Labor Costs
Three months after the United Auto Workers ratified new four-year agreements with Detroit-area automakers, President Dennis Williams said one of the union’s biggest challenges is the shift of car...
View ArticleFord Fusion, Lincoln MKZ added to door-latch probe
WASHINGTON — U.S. safety regulators are adding two models...
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