WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Kia Motors Corp (000270.KS) said on Friday it was recalling more than 507,000 vehicles in the United States because an electronic glitch may prevent air bags from deploying in a crash. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Kia Motors is seen at the manufacturing plant in Pesqueria, on the outskirts of Monterrey, Mexico,… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Kia recalls 507,000 vehicles in U.S. for air bag issues
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Kia recalls over 500K vehicles for air bags
Associated Press Published 11:34 a.m. ET June 8, 2018 In this Jan. 28, 2011 file photo, KIA Motors logo is seen on a K7 sedan at a showroom in Seoul, South Korea. Kia is recalling over a half-million vehicles in the U.S. because the air bags may not work in a crash. (Photo: Ahn Young-joon… Continue reading Kia recalls over 500K vehicles for air bags
Kia recalls 507000 vehicles in US for air bag issues
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Kia Motors Corp said on Friday it was recalling more than 507,000 vehicles in the United States because an electronic glitch may prevent air bags from deploying in a crash. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Kia Motors is seen at the manufacturing plant in Pesqueria, on the outskirts of Monterrey, Mexico, April… Continue reading Kia recalls 507000 vehicles in US for air bag issues
Turkey raises its own car brand: Bosch manager to bring Turkish electric Volksauto car on the road
All articles and backgrounds 08/06/2018 Turkey picks up its own car brand Bosch manager to bring Turkish electric Volksauto car on the road Pool Presdential Press Service / AP / dpa The national car plans of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan take on a more concrete form An own domestic vehicle brand for Turkey until… Continue reading Turkey raises its own car brand: Bosch manager to bring Turkish electric Volksauto car on the road
BorgWarner Appoints Frederic Lissalde Chief Executive Officer
Auburn Hills, Michigan, June 7, 2018 – The BorgWarner Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Frederic Lissalde to president and chief executive officer effective August 1, 2018, at which time he will also join the Board of Directors. Effective on the same date, James R. Verrier will step down from the president and… Continue reading BorgWarner Appoints Frederic Lissalde Chief Executive Officer
UPDATE 1-BorgWarner CEO James Verrier to step down
(Reuters) – Auto parts maker BorgWarner Inc (BWA.N) said on Thursday Chief Executive Officer James Verrier will step down and serve in a non-executive advisory role until he retires in February next year. The company said its Chief Operating Officer Frederic Lissalde would replace Verrier, effective Aug. 1. Verrier, who took the helm about five… Continue reading UPDATE 1-BorgWarner CEO James Verrier to step down
Self-driving robot delivery startup Starship Technologies raises $25 million
The robots are here and one company, Starship Technologies, has raised $25 million to bring even more to the mainstream. This latest round of funding includes a follow-on investment from Matrix Partners and Morpheus Ventures. New investors include Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk, Skype founding engineer Jaan Tallinn and others. These autonomous robots can carry items,… Continue reading Self-driving robot delivery startup Starship Technologies raises $25 million
Mojio Taps Dr. Alan Messer, former General Motors VP & CTO, to Lead Connected Car Innovation and AI Efforts …
DETROIT and PALO ALTO, Calif., June 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Mojio – the leading technology platform for connected cars – announced that it has bolstered its AI leadership with Dr. Alan Messer, who led software strategies as CTO of the Global Connected Consumer Experience unit and VP of Software and Innovation at General… Continue reading Mojio Taps Dr. Alan Messer, former General Motors VP & CTO, to Lead Connected Car Innovation and AI Efforts …
General Motors President Leaves Lyft’s Board, Picks Replacement
General Motors Co. President Dan Ammann is stepping down from the board of directors at Lyft Inc., the ride-hailing company said Wednesday. The announcement is the latest sign that GM and Lyft haven’t become the close allies that they once hoped to be. Maggie Wilderotter, a former telecommunications executive who sits on Hewlett Packard Enterprise… Continue reading General Motors President Leaves Lyft’s Board, Picks Replacement
Electric Cars May Be the Rage, but Mazda Still Swears by Diesel
LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE Mazda Motor Corp. will continue to develop diesel technologies and won’t rush to embrace electric vehicles, even as tougher emission rules globally spur rivals including Nissan Motor Co. to step up their plans for environmentally friendly cars. The Hiroshima-based carmaker sees diesel as an opportunity rather than a risk,… Continue reading Electric Cars May Be the Rage, but Mazda Still Swears by Diesel