Associated Press Published 11:34 a.m. ET June 8, 2018 In this Jan. 28, 2011 file photo, KIA Motors logo is seen on a K7 sedan at a showroom in Seoul, South Korea. Kia is recalling over a half-million vehicles in the U.S. because the air bags may not work in a crash. (Photo: Ahn Young-joon… Continue reading Kia recalls over 500K vehicles for air bags
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Kia recalls 507000 vehicles in US for air bag issues
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Kia Motors Corp said on Friday it was recalling more than 507,000 vehicles in the United States because an electronic glitch may prevent air bags from deploying in a crash. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Kia Motors is seen at the manufacturing plant in Pesqueria, on the outskirts of Monterrey, Mexico, April… Continue reading Kia recalls 507000 vehicles in US for air bag issues
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
Assurant completes $2.5 billion acquisition of The Warranty Group
The Warranty Group has been acquired by New York-based insurance specialist Assurant in a move which aims to “further cement” its global lifestyle growth strategy.
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