Tag: Recalls

BMW UK recall inquest: delay contributed to man’s death

An inquest has found that BMW’s delay in recalling cars with a known electrical fault contributed to a man’s death.  In December 2016 Narayan Gurung, a 66-year-old former serviceman, was killed in when he struck a tree in his Ford Fiesta after swerving to avoid a broken-down BMW that had suffered the issue and as a result… Continue reading BMW UK recall inquest: delay contributed to man’s death

Dealers see average profit of £9,300 in April

A strong used car performance helped the average UK motor retailer deliver a strong performance for the month of April. Dealers saw an average £9,900 increase in profits compared to April 2017, which saw profits of just £600, which was hit by a combination of the Easter holiday falling in April in 2017 and a… Continue reading Dealers see average profit of £9,300 in April

Germany orders recall of 60,000 Audi cars over emissions

FRANKFURT: Germany this week ordered the recall of tens of thousands of cars produced by Volkswagen subsidiary Audi over “illegal software” designed to conceal levels of harmful emissions, the KBA vehicle licensing authority said today. “We have ordered that the illegal ‘defeat devices’ uncovered should be removed and the vehicles refitted according to the regulations,”… Continue reading Germany orders recall of 60,000 Audi cars over emissions

Cadillac XT4 to Feature AAM’s AWD Power Transfer Unit ​

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Up to 900,000 cars affected by exhaust fumes: Fraud suspicion against Daimler is set to harden

All articles and backgrounds 06/06/2018 Up to 900,000 cars affected by exhaust fouling Fraud suspicion against Daimler is set to harden DPA In addition to the Vito van, the Mercedes C-Class should also be affected by the exhaust fumes The allegations of fraud against the Daimler Group in the diesel scandal harden according to a… Continue reading Up to 900,000 cars affected by exhaust fumes: Fraud suspicion against Daimler is set to harden

Russian regulator says 19696 Peugeot and Citroen cars recalled

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s standards agency said on Tuesday it had been informed about the voluntary recall of 19,696 Peugeot and Citroen cars sold between February 2008 and September 2014. FILE PHOTO: The brand name of Peugeot, part of French carmaker PSA Group, is seen at a dealership of the brand in Saverne, France, January… Continue reading Russian regulator says 19696 Peugeot and Citroen cars recalled

Kia recalls 106,000 Sedona minivans for sliding-door problem

2015 Kia Sedona SX Limited. (Photo: Kia) WASHINGTON — Kia is recalling 106,428 model year 2015-2018 Sedona minivans because their sliding doors may not automatically reverse if they close on a limb, according to documents filed at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Kia reported receiving 21 complaints, 14 of which alleged an injury. Owners will… Continue reading Kia recalls 106,000 Sedona minivans for sliding-door problem

Flue gas scandal: Transport Minister Scheuer threatens Daimler with fines of nearly four billion euros

Scouring and Zetsche 5000 Euro order money per vehicle? (Photo: AP) HamburgFür Daimler it comes in the diesel scandal possibly schlüppeldick: Should be true that the car company similar to competitors Volkswagen has cheated on exhaust emissions, threatens the Stuttgartern according to a magazine report, a fine of almost four billion euros. Der Spiegel reported… Continue reading Flue gas scandal: Transport Minister Scheuer threatens Daimler with fines of nearly four billion euros

PSA Group: Recovery plan for Opel upset employees in France

PSA plant in Mulhouse The Opel refurbishment causes uncertainty among the employees in France. (Photo: AFP) ParisDie Agreement between works council and managementg on one Rehabilitation plan of Opel causes anger in France, “The French workers are not allowed to pay the bill for the difficulties that management faces in the Integration of Opel “,… Continue reading PSA Group: Recovery plan for Opel upset employees in France