Ford UAW workers will get $7,500 profit-sharing checks

But low to moderate gas prices have propelled robust sales of large pickup trucks such as the 2016 Ford F-150 pickup that improved its fuel economy from the prior generation by using aluminum body panels. (Photo: Ford Motor Company) Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday afternoon that its year-end earnings were down slightly from analyst projections due… Continue reading Ford UAW workers will get $7,500 profit-sharing checks

Aston Martin DB11 recalled due to Daimler steering column issue

Aston Martin is recalling 3973 DB11s in order to fix a potential issue with their steering column upper that could cause unintended firing of the airbag. The affected part, a clock spring in the steering column that can break, is supplied by Daimler thanks to the company’s tech tie-up with Aston Martin. If the spring… Continue reading Aston Martin DB11 recalled due to Daimler steering column issue

Ford Focus RS owners offered free repair for ‘white smoke’ issue

Ford has responded to reports of engine faults and white exhaust smoke on early third-generation Focus RS models by offering owners of vehicles a free inspection and repair.  Owners can opt in for the voluntary inspection regardless of warranty or mileage status. Ford is currently in the process of contacting owners across Europe and the… Continue reading Ford Focus RS owners offered free repair for ‘white smoke’ issue

Car classifieds startup Carmudi secures $10m to expand SE Asia ops

January 23, 2018 Carmudi, a Rocket Internet-backed online car classifieds startup, has recently secured about $10 million in funding from a range of investors, including Tengelmann Ventures, according to an Inquirer report on Tuesday. The latest financing round will be used to grow existing listings and to build new technology, with the bulk of the… Continue reading Car classifieds startup Carmudi secures $10m to expand SE Asia ops

Ford urged to recall 1.3M Explorers over fume fears

A Washington-based auto safety group is repeating its call for Ford Motor Co. to recall more than a million Explorer sport-utility vehicles, citing an increase in the number of complaints about exhaust fumes seeping inside the vehicles. (Photo: Chris O’Meara / AP file) A Washington-based auto safety group is repeating its call for Ford Motor… Continue reading Ford urged to recall 1.3M Explorers over fume fears

German authorities tell Audi to recall diesels

Audi brand is being told to recall 127,000 cars diesel cars that reduce emissions controls when not being tested. 77,600 of the cars were registered in Germany and that the affected models were: the A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, shown, SQ5 and Q7. (Photo: Audi) Frankfurt, Germany – A spokeswoman for Germany’s transport ministry… Continue reading German authorities tell Audi to recall diesels

Aston Martin hit by Daimler steering-column recall

PARIS (Reuters) – Aston Martin has become the latest carmaker to be caught up in a major recall of faulty Daimler (DAIGn.DE) steering-column components that can cause unintended airbag deployments. The British sports car maker is recalling all 3,873 DB11 coupes built since late 2015, when production of the flagship model began, sources with knowledge… Continue reading Aston Martin hit by Daimler steering-column recall

Germany confirms Audi recall due to illicit emission-control device

BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s transport ministry confirmed a media report on Monday that the KBA automotive watchdog detected illicit emission-control software in Audi’s (NSUG.DE) latest Euro-6 diesel models and ordered a recall of the vehicles. Some 127,000 vehicles from Audi, a unit of Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE), are affected worldwide including 77,600 vehicles are registered in Germany,… Continue reading Germany confirms Audi recall due to illicit emission-control device

Ford to recall 15,670 Kuga, C-Max cars in Russia -watchdog

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Ford-Sollers, the Russian unit of U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co, will recall 15,670 Ford Kuga and C-Max cars sold in Russia between May 2012 and December 2014, Russia’s technical safety watchdog Rosstandart said on Monday. The recall is to address problems with an overheating cylinder head, which can lead to engine oil… Continue reading Ford to recall 15,670 Kuga, C-Max cars in Russia -watchdog

Bankruptcy judge rules settlement calling for GM to pay $1 billion stock is unenforceable

This file photo, shows a key in the ignition switch of a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt in Alexandria, Va. General Motors has paid about $2.5 billion to settle claims tied to the defective ignition switches in about 2.5 million vehicles. (Photo: Molly Riley, Molly Riley, AP) Judge Martin Glenn of U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York… Continue reading Bankruptcy judge rules settlement calling for GM to pay $1 billion stock is unenforceable