CLOSE 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan (Photo: Chrysler) Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling more than 1.2 million SUVs and minivans because pieces on the steering wheels could become projectiles if the driver-side air bags deploy. The recall affects 2007-11 Dodge Nitros and 2008-10 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans. The bulk are in the United… Continue reading FCA recalls 1.2M SUVs, minivans because pieces on steering wheels can become projectiles
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VW Dieselgate executive faces extradition to Germany
Detroit — A former Volkswagen executive sentenced to seven years for his role in the automaker’s emissions cheating scandal is expected to leave federal prison more than two years early and be transferred to his native Germany. A federal magistrate in Detroit could sign paperwork approving the extradition of Oliver Schmidt, 51, on Thursday, according to… Continue reading VW Dieselgate executive faces extradition to Germany
Fiat Chrysler recall: Steering wheel part can be projectile
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Fiat Chrysler recall: Steering wheel part can be projectile FCA is recalling older minivans and SUVs because plastic emblems on the steering wheels can become projectiles if the air bag is inflated Post to Facebook Sent! A link has been… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler recall: Steering wheel part can be projectile
Ford CEO resists employees’ push to end sales of police vehicles
Sophia Cai, Bloomberg Published 3:21 p.m. ET July 9, 2020 | Updated 3:24 p.m. ET July 9, 2020 Ford Motor Co.’s top executive has pushed back against some employees calling for the top seller of vehicles to U.S. police departments to exit the business. Chief Executive Officer Jim Hackett sent a more than 600-word letter… Continue reading Ford CEO resists employees’ push to end sales of police vehicles
Judge dismisses GM’s racketeering case against FCA
CLOSE A federal district court judge on Wednesday dismissed the General Motors racketeering lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The order followed a decision by the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals this week not to reassign the case at GM’s request though it vacated Judge Paul Borman’s earlier order that GM CEO Mary Barra and FCA CEO Mike… Continue reading Judge dismisses GM’s racketeering case against FCA
Judge dismisses GM’s racketeering lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler
Detroit — A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed “with prejudice” General Motors Co.’s racketeering lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV. U.S. District Court Judge Paul Borman threw out the case after he had previously ordered GM CEO Mary Barra and FCA CEO Mike Manley to meet in person and come to a resolution in the matter. An appeals… Continue reading Judge dismisses GM’s racketeering lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler
Court overturns order to have GM, Fiat Chrysler chiefs meet
The Associated Press Published 8:17 p.m. ET July 6, 2020 | Updated 8:32 p.m. ET July 6, 2020 Detroit – An appeals court on Monday said the CEOs of General Motors and Fiat Chrysler don’t have to meet to settle a lawsuit between the two automakers. The court overturned an extraordinary decision by a federal… Continue reading Court overturns order to have GM, Fiat Chrysler chiefs meet
Ghosn wired $860,000 to alleged escape plotter’s firm, US says
David Yaffe-Bellany, Bloomberg Published 3:28 p.m. ET July 7, 2020 | Updated 3:31 p.m. ET July 7, 2020 Former Nissan Motor Co. chief Carlos Ghosn transferred more than $860,000 in October to a company managed by one of the men accused of helping him escape criminal charges in Japan two months later, U.S. prosecutors said.… Continue reading Ghosn wired $860,000 to alleged escape plotter’s firm, US says
Uber Buys Postmates for $2.65 Billion
SAN FRANCISCO — Uber has agreed to acquire the food delivery start-up Postmates for $2.65 billion as it aims to expand its presence in on-demand food delivery while its core ride-hailing business struggles. The companies announced the all-stock deal on Monday morning. Uber will combine Postmates with its own food delivery subsidiary, Uber Eats, which… Continue reading Uber Buys Postmates for $2.65 Billion
Renault and Nissan Unveil Plan to Patch Tattered Alliance
TOKYO — Nissan and Renault, the quarrelsome main partners in the world’s largest automaking alliance, announced a plan on Wednesday to try to reset their troubled relationship as they seek to survive the coronavirus’s devastating impact on the car industry. The plan seeks to more clearly delineate each company’s turf so they can better absorb… Continue reading Renault and Nissan Unveil Plan to Patch Tattered Alliance