After vehicle fires: Koreans want to sue BMW boss Kruger

BMW boss Harald Krüger A lawsuit is to be filed against the group leader in Korea. (Photo: AP) Munich, TokyoThe pressure on BMW growing in South Korea: On Friday, a law firm in Seoul wants to file a collective complaint against the carmaker. Lawyer Jason Ha said he also filed a lawsuit against the company’s… Continue reading After vehicle fires: Koreans want to sue BMW boss Kruger

Ford recalls 3,968 cars over clutch pressure plate issue: regulator

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s standards agency said on Tuesday it had been informed about the recall of 3,968 Ford (F.N) cars sold between 2011 and 2016. The Ford logo is seen at the New York Auto Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., March 29, 2018. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton The cars,… Continue reading Ford recalls 3,968 cars over clutch pressure plate issue: regulator

UPDATE 3-Mazda, Suzuki, Yamaha Motor apologise for improper vehicle tests

TOKYO (Reuters) – Mazda Motor Corp, Suzuki Motor Corp and Yamaha Motor Co improperly tested vehicles for fuel economy and emissions, the Japanese government said on Thursday, revealing fresh cases of compliance failures by manufacturers. The results came to light after the government had ordered the automakers to check their operations after revelations of improper… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Mazda, Suzuki, Yamaha Motor apologise for improper vehicle tests

Ford executive says baby offroader in product pipeline

(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) plans to introduce a small utility vehicle based on its compact Focus sedan, with more rugged offroad styling cues than the Escape, a top executive said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO – A Ford logo is pictured at a car dealership in Monterrey, Mexico, November 9, 2016. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril/File Photo… Continue reading Ford executive says baby offroader in product pipeline

Volkswagen threatens recall of 124,000 electric cars

Tuesday, 07/31/2018 18:56 clock Volkswagen threatens the recall of numerous electric cars due to exposure to the toxic heavy metal cadmium. The group announced that a recall by the Kraftfahrtbundesamt (KBA) was “currently in clarification”. Accordingly, up to 124,000 electric cars are affected. In them, a charger is installed, which contains cadmium to a small… Continue reading Volkswagen threatens recall of 124,000 electric cars

The dark side of power

The government has delivered itself with skin and hair of the automobile industry, that is the shocking realization of the Diesel summit. Politics allow corporations to continue to shirk their responsibilities. For how much longer? Angela Merkel has the talent to be in the right place at the right time. Currently the right place is… Continue reading The dark side of power

BMW recalls 324,000 cars in Europe after Korean engine fires -FAZ

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German luxury carmaker BMW (BMWG.DE) is recalling about 324,000 diesel vehicles in Europe to fix a technical fault that has caused engine fires in South Korea, German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) said. FILE PHOTO: The logo of German car manufacturer BMW is seen on the bonnet of a vehicle covered with… Continue reading BMW recalls 324,000 cars in Europe after Korean engine fires -FAZ

BMW Korea apologizes as 27 vehicles catch fire over January-July

SEOUL (Reuters) – BMW’s (BMWG.DE) South Korean unit apologized over a spate of engine fires, estimated by the country’s transport ministry at 27 over January to July, that has prompted a government probe and a major backlash from consumers. BMW said it will launch a recall of 106,000 diesel vehicles, including the 520d, starting from… Continue reading BMW Korea apologizes as 27 vehicles catch fire over January-July

Honda to recall 96,900 SUVs in China, runs checks on two models

BEIJING (Reuters) – Honda Motor Co (7267.T) on Monday said it will recall 96,900 Avancier sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in China, due to a cold-climate engine problem that has already led to hundreds of thousands of its vehicles being recalled earlier this year. FILE PHOTO – A security agent guards Honda Avancier SUV after it… Continue reading Honda to recall 96,900 SUVs in China, runs checks on two models

Hypercar manufacturer Lister to move HQ to Hyndburn Rocket Centre

By Tim Aldred Posted on: 27th July, 2018 at 8:07 am Hypercar manufacturer Lister has announced major expansion plans which include new premises with a HQ in Hyndburn Rocket Centre. A ray of sunshine for the automotive sector shines on Lancashire. The iconic Rocket Centre, with over 25,000 square ft. of showroom space will be… Continue reading Hypercar manufacturer Lister to move HQ to Hyndburn Rocket Centre