Tag: Recalls

Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls in North America

DEARBORN, Mich., May 18, 2018 – Ford is issuing two safety recalls in North America. Details are: Select 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles with hydraulic brake systems for inadequate parking brake cable tension Ford is issuing a safety compliance recall for 151 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles with hydraulic brake systems located in… Continue reading Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls in North America

Porsche to recall 60,000 SUVs for emissions problems: German regulator

HAMBURG (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) sports-car brand Porsche has been asked by Germany’s KBA automotive regulator to recall around 60,000 diesel-engined Macan and Cayenne sport-utility vehicles, a KBA spokesman said. A Porsche logo is pictured during the Volkswagen Group’s annual general meeting in Berlin, Germany, May 3, 2018. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt German magazine Der Spiegel reported… Continue reading Porsche to recall 60,000 SUVs for emissions problems: German regulator

Federal Department of Transportation orders recall of BMW luxury cars

Now it is official: The Federal Motor Transport Authority has arranged a recall for two diesel models from BMW. The car manufacturer had always denied manipulation of the exhaust system so far. 7-series production at BMW Friday, 30.03.2018 18:02 clock As the MIRROR At the end of last month, the first time suspicion of pollution… Continue reading Federal Department of Transportation orders recall of BMW luxury cars

Fiat Chrysler CEO reprimands colleague for commenting on emissions

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne reprimanded the company’s top U.S. spokesman for issuing press releases about Fiat’s vehicle emissions practices days after Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) disclosure in September 2015 that the German automaker had used illegal software to evade emissions tests, documents released Monday show. FILE PHOTO: Sergio Marchionne, CEO, Fiat… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler CEO reprimands colleague for commenting on emissions

Volkswagen announces a recall for the current Polo generation due to issue with rear seat belt lock fixtures

News Press Release News Brand Wolfsburg, 11 May 2018 Volkswagen announces a recall for the current Polo generation due to issue with rear seat belt lock fixtures Volkswagen has confirmed a technical issue on the new Polo  (model year 2018). There is the possibility that in rare situations (e.g. sudden quick lane changes with five… Continue reading Volkswagen announces a recall for the current Polo generation due to issue with rear seat belt lock fixtures

UPDATE 1-Ford’s April China vehicle sales slump 26 pct y/y

BEIJING (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co’s (F.N) vehicle sales in China fell 26 percent in April, the company said on Friday, as its business remained under pressure in the world’s biggest auto market partly due to a dearth of fresh products. FILE PHOTO: The new Ford Focus car is displayed during a media preview at… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Ford’s April China vehicle sales slump 26 pct y/y

PSA sells ex-management used cars through PSA Direct

PSA has launched a used car programme selling ex-management Peugeot, Citroen and DS cars. The PSA Direct programme, successfully piloted in 2017, will offer a centrally advertised pool of cars and allow the customer to choose their dealer of choice. PSA said the programme will give dealers access to a wider range of specifications and… Continue reading PSA sells ex-management used cars through PSA Direct

Audi A6 C7 And A7 Suspected Of AdBlue Tampering, Production Stops (Updated)

Audi has stopped production of its current A6 C7 model following accusations pointing to the presence of software written to manipulate emissions controls. According to Spiegel, both the A6 as well as the A7 Sportback TDI could be fitted with a previously unknown defeat device. If that proves to be true, more than 30,000 vehicles… Continue reading Audi A6 C7 And A7 Suspected Of AdBlue Tampering, Production Stops (Updated)