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Honda voluntarily recalls 650,000 mini vans in the US to fix seat issues
Automotive - Dec 30, 2016
Honda Motors has announced to recall nearly 650,000 of its Odyssey minivans in the United States to change the second-row seats that were feared to shift suddenly.
US Safety Regulators Investigating Ford Fusion 2007-09 Models
Automotive - Dec 28, 2016
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the probe was untied on December 20 and involves one of Ford’s most standard models, The Ford Fusion.
Hyundai Motors to cut production costs and staff perks to increase profits
Automotive - Dec 27, 2016
Hyundai Motors has decided to trim production costs and cut down perks for overseas employees, in the wake of heading for a fourth straight annual profit decline.
China Slams $29m Fine On GM’s Joint Venture for Monopolistic Pricing
Automotive - Dec 26, 2016
Chinese price regulators have charged the U.S. automobile company General Motor Co.’s local joint venture with 201 million yuan ($29 million) for breaking antitrust rules.
Hyundai Removes its US Chief Executive Dave Zuchowski
Automotive - Dec 22, 2016
South Korean automotive manufacturer, Hyundai Motor Company, fired its American Chief Executive Officer after failing to meet internal sales objectives.
VW to Recall 83,000 Vehicles in Its Emission Scandal
Automotive - Dec 22, 2016
German automotive manufacturing company, Volkswagen Group (VW AG) has agreed to recall its 83,000 models of 3.0-litre diesel engine vehicles.
Michigan governor passes the law related to self-driving cars in the city
Automotive - Dec 12, 2016
The Midwestern U.S. state Michigan’s (MI) Governor, Rick Snyder, signed a legislation allowing the testing of self-driving cars without a driver, steering wheel and brakes on Friday at the Autom
VW’s second subsidiary Porsche accused over Emission-cheating Tech
Automotive - Dec 12, 2016
Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft’s (VW AG) another subsidiary and luxury sports car brand, Porsche, probed over the emission-cheating technology. Almost 15 months since VW’s diesel scandal, P
Seven European nations to face legal action for failing to act against VW group
Automotive - Dec 09, 2016
The EU has decided to take legal action against seven nations, including the UK, Germany and Spain, accusing them of failing to act against Volkswagen in the diesel emission scandal.
VW’s fresh business division soon to challenge services like Uber
Automotive - Dec 06, 2016
The diesel emission scandal was indeed a major setback for VW which had shaken several of the company’s hopes. But after an active execution of the ride-hailing business, Gett, earlier this year
Lucid Motors to stand in competition with Tesla in the electric-vehicle market
Automotive - Dec 05, 2016
The company will set up a $700 million factory in Casa Grande, near Phoenix in Arizona to produce a new line of electric cars in the beginning of 2017. It aims at taking on market giants like Tesla an
Ford Motor Co. will recall about 680,000 of its vehicles
Automotive - Dec 05, 2016
American multinational automaker Ford Motor Company said on Friday that, the company will recall around 680,000 of its sedans (a passenger car in a three-box configuration with A, B & C-pillars) m
China Imposes an Extra 10% Tax on Imported Luxury Cars
Automotive - Dec 02, 2016
The Finance Ministry of China stated, this step is targeted at encouraging rational consumption and controlling the usage of energy and emissions as well as promote energy-efficient cars.
New Redesigned Ford Fiesta’s Debut in Europe
Automotive - Nov 30, 2016
Ford Motor Co. revealed the redesigned higher-margin versions of the subcompact car Fiesta, its best-selling regional model, to raise company profitability in the European market. The members of Detro
World’s top carmakers to jointly make ultrafast electric charge network
Automotive - Nov 30, 2016
The plug-in points will provide ultra-fast charging for cars along major roads and to all major brands that manufactures electric cars, except Tesla, which uses different charge point systems.
Jaguar Land Rover aim future plans with government support
Automotive - Nov 30, 2016
JLR chief Ralf Speth said that, he wants to enhance the count of UK-produced cars in the coming years. This statement came during an industry event when he aspired to double the production rate so as
SAF dispatch team to resolve the issue of seized armored vehicles
Automotive - Nov 30, 2016
A team from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) are en route to Hong Kong to confirm the security of nine armored vehicles (Infantry Carrier Vehicles) seized by Hong Kong’s local customs authoritie
New Proton Ertiga MPV: A Compact Energy Efficient Vehicle
Automotive - Nov 30, 2016
Proton Holdings Berhad, today launched its new compact multi-purpose vehicle Ertiga. New Proton Ertiga MPV is the first product developed through a collaboration between Suzuki and Proton.
China’s NextEv unveils world’s fastest electric car in London
Automotive - Nov 30, 2016
The NIO EP9 is said to have 1360 horsepower which forces it to a speed of 160 mph in a mere 7.1 seconds. NextEv said that, their initial sales will be limited but they will eventually manufacture a fl
Mercedes launches its most expensive car at the Los Angeles Motor Show
Automotive - Nov 30, 2016
Only 300 of these cars will be made and will cost around 300,000 euros ($ 320,000) in Europe, however Mercedes is yet to announce its exact cost in the US. But the company said, only 75 of these model