Tag: FCA

BMW Sued by U.S. Diesel Drivers Over Emissions-Test Cheating

BMW AG joined the growing list of carmakers sued by U.S. drivers for installing software designed to cheat diesel-emissions tests. Drivers of “tens of thousands” of X5 and 335D model diesel cars built between 2009 and 2011 sued BMW and its technology supplier, Robert Bosch GmbH, alleging they installed algorithms designed to manipulate testing systems,… Continue reading BMW Sued by U.S. Diesel Drivers Over Emissions-Test Cheating

FCA minivan output resumes as strike ends at supplier ZF-TRW

You are here: Home  » OEM  » Fiat Chrysler Automobiles  » In a tally released Sunday, 87 percent of ZF-TRW employees who voted favored the deal, up from the 38 percent. Photo credit: Greg Layson UPDATED: 03/12/2018 9:30 am ET — Adds production resumed WINDSOR, Ont. — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles on Monday resumed production of its minivans after… Continue reading FCA minivan output resumes as strike ends at supplier ZF-TRW

Pagani Huayra successor to offer electric & manual option – report

The founder of ultra-desirable supercar manufacturer Pagani has revealed details, via an Italian report, about two upcoming vehicles that should have purists and electric car enthusiasts alike very excited indeed. Horacio Pagani started his company 20 years ago, with the debut of the gorgeous Zonda – a car which was still produced as late as… Continue reading Pagani Huayra successor to offer electric & manual option – report

Vospers invests £12m in Exeter multi-franchise dealership

Vospers is investing £12m in a new multi-franchise site in Matford, Exeter to open in late 2018. The site will have a FordStore, showrooms for Ford, Mazda, Fiat, Jeep, and Alfa Romeo and a 28-bay workshop. There will also be four larger car and van bays for while u wait servicing, where two technicians will… Continue reading Vospers invests £12m in Exeter multi-franchise dealership

Communications exec Chris Preuss returns to Ford to coordinate public relations

Chris Preuss begins his role as executive vice president, global public affairs & marketing communications, in April 2018 at WPP. (Photo:  WPP) Chris Preuss, a veteran automotive communications professional, has been hired to return to his role coordinating Ford’s public relations agency network with press affairs. “I was eager to return to where my heart has always been,”… Continue reading Communications exec Chris Preuss returns to Ford to coordinate public relations

Pininfarina will go from designer to automaker with all-EV lineup

Drew Phillips For decades, Pininfarinaa has largely been a design house — it shaped and built cars, but usually under someone else’s name (such as the Ferrari F40). It’s apparently ready to become a full-fledged manufacturer, however, and a thoroughly 21st century one at that. Autocar sources have heard that Pininfarina is launching an all-electric… Continue reading Pininfarina will go from designer to automaker with all-EV lineup

Press Releases – Focus on vehicle safety measures with most tangible results, auto industry says

Brussels, 21 March 2018 – Before the European Commission publishes its proposal on the revision of the General Safety Regulation this May, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling on policy makers to focus on the most effective vehicle safety measures with the strongest positive impact. “It goes without saying that our industry is… Continue reading Press Releases – Focus on vehicle safety measures with most tangible results, auto industry says

NHTSA probes 4 deaths in Hyundai-Kia cars when air bags failed

Detroit Free Press Published 11:29 a.m. ET March 17, 2018 Air bag light (Photo: deepblue4you, Getty Images/iStockphoto) Air bags in some Hyundai and Kia cars failed to inflate in crashes and four people are dead. Now the U.S. government’s road safety agency wants to know why. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it’s investigating… Continue reading NHTSA probes 4 deaths in Hyundai-Kia cars when air bags failed

Press Releases – Brexit: EU auto makers call for urgent action to solve sector-specific issues

Brussels, 19 March 2018 – Just a few days ahead of the EU summit, where the 27 heads of state are set to approve the European Council’s Brexit guidelines, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling on the negotiators to pay urgent attention to sector-specific issues in order to avert potentially disastrous implications on… Continue reading Press Releases – Brexit: EU auto makers call for urgent action to solve sector-specific issues