CTV Windsor Published Wednesday, May 23, 2018 4:59 PM EDT Last Updated Wednesday, May 23, 2018 6:15PM EDT Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles is still feeling the effects after a plant fire stateside created a part shortage for car-makers. While all three shifts continue to work at the Windsor Assembly Plant, the line has slowed down since the… Continue reading Windsor Assembly expected to resume full production next week
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European commissioner: ‘Diesel cars are finished’
European commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska has branded diesel cars “the technology of the past”, saying that “I think in several years they will completely disappear”, with the Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal being a catalyst for this. Bienkowska, speaking to Bloomberg, said that following the emissions scandal, public sentiment is moving towards cleaner cars and a greater awareness of emissions. The… Continue reading European commissioner: ‘Diesel cars are finished’
GWM Tops the group in “2018 China Most Valuable Brands 100”
A few days ago, “2018 China Most Valuable Brands 100” was officially released. Great Wall Motor Company Limited (hereinafter referred as GWM), by virtue of its brand value of RMB 36.047 billion, took the lead in the development of auto industry together with SAIC Motor. Among the 21 enterprises that applied for automobile and component… Continue reading GWM Tops the group in “2018 China Most Valuable Brands 100”
Press Releases – EU vehicle manufacturers express concern on US investigation into auto imports
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
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.