Brussels, 28 May 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has expressed its concern regarding the initiation by the United States of a national security investigation into imports of motor vehicles and auto parts. “Automobile manufacturers active in both Europe and the US are truly global players with interests in both regions,” stated ACEA… Continue reading Press Releases – EU vehicle manufacturers express concern on US investigation into auto imports
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Pagani: why the small Italian maker is planning an electric hypercar
The fastest thing about many supercar start-ups is the speed at which they fold, some producing nothing more than broken promises during the brief period between foundation and demise. Not so Pagani. The Italian manufacturer remains a tiny player when compared with Ferrari and Lamborghini, but it has proved to be in it for the… Continue reading Pagani: why the small Italian maker is planning an electric hypercar
Shift cuts announced at Birmingham Mercedes supplier
Production has slowed at Mercedes-Benz in Vance as a result of a factory fire in Michigan. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com). Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com The effects of a Michigan auto supply plant fire have now hit a Birmingham supplier of Mercedes-Benz in Vance. MISA, a subsidiary of Marubeni-Itochu Steel, is cutting some shifts as a… Continue reading Shift cuts announced at Birmingham Mercedes supplier
Fiat Chrysler warns 5.3M owners: Don’t use the cruise
DETROIT: Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 5.3 million vehicles in the U.S., Canada and elsewhere because in rare but terrifying circumstances, drivers may not be able to turn off the cruise control. The company is warning owners not to use cruise control until the cars, SUVs and trucks can be fixed with a software… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler warns 5.3M owners: Don’t use the cruise
UPDATE 3-Fiat Chrysler recalls 5.3 mln 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 UPDATE 3-Fiat Chrysler recalls 5.3 mln vehicles for cruise control defect
Fiat Chrysler Recalls 4.8 Million Cars Over Cruise-Control Flaw
LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV recalled about 4.8 million U.S. vehicles to fix a software glitch that could keep a driver from being able to deactivate the cruise-control system. The Italian-American automaker advised customers driving select Ram pickups, Jeep SUVs and Chrysler and Dodge brand models to avoid using cruise… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler Recalls 4.8 Million Cars Over Cruise-Control Flaw
Statement: Software Upgrade
FCA US LLC is recalling an estimated 4.8 million U.S.-market vehicles to upgrade software in their Powertrain Control Modules. The upgrade addresses an unlikely sequence of events that would compromise cruise-control functionality.
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
Auto industry scrambles to make sense of import tariff proposal
Brand new cars sit in a lot at the Auto Warehousing Company near the Port of Richmond on May 24, 2018 in Richmond, California. U.S. president Donald Trump is threatening to impose heavy tariffs on auto imports and has directed Commerce secretary Wilbur Ross to look into and determine if auto imports could be considered… Continue reading Auto industry scrambles to make sense of import tariff proposal
UAW: Elon Musk's tweet violates federal labor law
CLOSE Elon Musk criticized the news media for what he described as irresponsible reporting and suggested he would launch a website to assess the legitimacy of reporters. Time Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveils the new Tesla factory in Fremont, Calif., in 2010. Next to him is the Tesla electric car Model S sedan. (Photo: Paul… Continue reading UAW: Elon Musk's tweet violates federal labor law