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Fiat Chrysler recalls 5.3 million vehicles for cruise control defect

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is recalling more than 5.3 million vehicles in North America over a defect that could prevent drivers from deactivating cruise control, the company said on Friday, warning owners not to use the function until they get software upgrades. A car hauler transports Chrysler vehicles from the FCA Jefferson… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler recalls 5.3 million vehicles for cruise control defect

Daimler threatened with recall of over 600,000 diesel models: Spiegel

BERLIN (Reuters) – Daimler faces a recall order for more than 600,000 diesel-engine vehicles including C-Class and G-Class models because of suspected emissions manipulation, German magazine Der Spiegel reported on Friday. FILE PHOTO: The Daimler logo is seen before the Daimler annual shareholder meeting in Berlin, Germany, April 5, 2018. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke Germany’s KBA vehicle… Continue reading Daimler threatened with recall of over 600,000 diesel models: Spiegel

Ford, Robshaw to co-captain England against Barbarians

(Reuters) – Leicester Tigers flyhalf George Ford and Harlequins flanker Chris Robshaw will co-captain England in the match against the Barbarians for the Quilter Cup at Twickenham on Sunday, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Friday. Rugby Union – England Press Conference – Pennyhill Park, Bagshot, Britain – May 25, 2018 England’s George Ford… Continue reading Ford, Robshaw to co-captain England against Barbarians

S.Korea stocks, won shrug off cancellation of Trump-Kim summit

* KOSPI weakens marginally, won reverses earlier losses * N.Korea-exposed shares fall, some heavyweights rise * Investors hopeful of an eventual summit – analyst (Updates with closing figures) SEOUL, May 25 (Reuters) – South Korean shares ended slightly lower and the won pared earlier losses to end higher on Friday, reacting calmly to President Donald… Continue reading S.Korea stocks, won shrug off cancellation of Trump-Kim summit

UPDATE 3-Uber disabled emergency braking in self-driving car -U.S. agency

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Uber [UBER.UL] had disabled an emergency braking system in a self-driving vehicle that struck and killed a woman in Arizona in March after failing to identify the pedestrian, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report released on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators examine a… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Uber disabled emergency braking in self-driving car -U.S. agency

GM, Ford rally after tariff warning

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UPDATE 1-UAW accuses Musk of threatening Tesla workers over unionization

(Reuters) – The United Auto Workers union (UAW) has filed a complaint accusing Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Elon Musk of illegally threatening to take away benefits from workers who join the union. FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk listens at a press conference following the first launch of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket at the Kennedy… Continue reading UPDATE 1-UAW accuses Musk of threatening Tesla workers over unionization

US launches auto import probe, China says will defend interests

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration has launched a national security investigation into car and truck imports that could lead to new U.S. tariffs similar to those imposed on imported steel and aluminum in March. The national security probe under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 would investigate whether vehicle and parts… Continue reading US launches auto import probe, China says will defend interests

Uber will soon detail plan to stop using diesel cars in London

LONDON (Reuters) – Uber [UBER.UL] said it will provide more information in the coming weeks on how it plans to stop diesel using cars in London and of a proposed scrappage scheme, as the court date nears for the taxi app to defend its right to operate in London nears. FILE PHOTO: The logo of… Continue reading Uber will soon detail plan to stop using diesel cars in London