He had targeted the chair of the BMW boss, he finally won the Volkswagen. Herbert Diess, who succeeds Matthias Müller at the head of the group of twelve brands, landed in July 2015 in Wolfsburg, the historic headquarters of Volkswagen, just a few weeks before the outbreak of the scandal on faked engines. The Munich… Continue reading Herbert Diess, a cost killer at the head of Volkswagen
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Takata secured by Auburn Hills-based Key Safety Systems
Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press Published 6:06 a.m. ET April 12, 2018 FILE- This June 25, 2017, file photo shows TK Holdings Inc. headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich. Japanese air bag maker Takata Corp. has reached a $650 million deal to settle consumer protection claims from 44 states and Washington, D.C., but only a fraction of… Continue reading Takata secured by Auburn Hills-based Key Safety Systems
“No One Can Take This Experience From Me”
*/ ]]> Always up-to-date: Sven Lüchtenborg posts pictures from his performances on the talent show on his Instagram feed, like this one from the first recall in South Africa. More than 1,600 followers: The 22-year-old has thus created an impressive following on his YouTube channel. It was close, but it’s over.Opel employee Sven Lüchtenborg Germany… Continue reading “No One Can Take This Experience From Me”
Groupe PSA Launches Its Multi-Brand Offensive in Russia
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: PSA’s (Paris:UG) multi-brand aftermarket offensive is a key component of its Push to Pass strategic plan announced in 2016. Its purpose is to expand the Group’s customer base to include all after-sales customers around the world, regardless of their budget or their vehicle’s make or age. In Russia, the first step… Continue reading Groupe PSA Launches Its Multi-Brand Offensive in Russia
Tesla stops ‘refurbishing’ its used cars ahead of big influx of leased vehicles coming back
Tesla has changed its ‘certified pre-owned’ (used) vehicle policy this week to stop “refurbishing” its used cars just ahead of them receiving a big influx of vehicles as more 3-year leases are ending. Home Solar Power The automaker had launched the program 3 years ago and it has been tuning it over the last two… Continue reading Tesla stops ‘refurbishing’ its used cars ahead of big influx of leased vehicles coming back
Fiat Chrysler, U.S. Justice Dept in diesel emissions settlement talks
(Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is in advanced settlement talks with the U.S. Justice Department and California Air Resources Board over accusations that the company illegally used software that led to excess emissions in 104,000 U.S. diesel vehicles sold since 2014, a court-appointed adviser said at a hearing on Tuesday. FILE PHOTO: A woman… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler, U.S. Justice Dept in diesel emissions settlement talks
Tesla to recall 8,898 vehicles in China from June 28 – China quality watchdog
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s quality watchdog said on Monday that Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) will recall a total of 8,898 Model S vehicles in the country from June 28. A Tesla logo is seen in Los Angeles, California U.S. January 12, 2018. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson Tesla has been voluntarily recalling Model S sedans built before April 2016… Continue reading Tesla to recall 8,898 vehicles in China from June 28 – China quality watchdog
2018 Nissan Leaf electric car: Is there a fast-charging problem?
2018 Nissan Leaf with EVgo fast charger at NJ Turnpike Molly Pitcher travel plaza, Feb 2018 Enlarge Photo As Tesla has shown, not all fast charging is created equal. Now owners of the new 2018 Nissan Leaf are complaining that that the car’s “fast” charging is not always as fast as advertised. Owners have found… Continue reading 2018 Nissan Leaf electric car: Is there a fast-charging problem?
Ford recalls trucks, SUVs for transmission shifter problem
2018 Ford F-150 (Photo: Ford Motor Company) Ford is recalling about 350,000 trucks and SUVs in the U.S., Canada and Mexico because they might be in a different gear than the one shown on the shift indicator. The recall covers the 2018 F-150 pickup and Expedition large SUV with 10-speed automatic transmissions. Also covered are… Continue reading Ford recalls trucks, SUVs for transmission shifter problem
Mobiliti Launches Dealer-Centric Vehicle Subscription Service
DETROIT, April 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Mobiliti, a new Detroit-based vehicle subscription service, is partnering with dealers to help them compete in the changing ownership landscape. Through Mobiliti’s dealer partners, consumers will have simple, flexible and cost- effective month-to-month access to a wide variety of vehicle makes and models. For a monthly fee, starting at $549,… Continue reading Mobiliti Launches Dealer-Centric Vehicle Subscription Service