BMW recalls half million cars worldwide
German automaker BMW is recalling almost half a million vehicles worldwide due to an engine part defect, a company spokesman said.
13 April 2014
Indian Toyota workers down tools despite end to lockout
Employees at Toyota's auto assembly plants in southern India failed to return to work Monday at the end of a week-long lockout after refusing to sign codes of conduct, their union said.
Bollore to quadruple electric-car points in Britain
French tycoon Vincent Bollore said Wednesday he aims to introduce a car version of the "Boris Bikes" hire scheme in London, and quadruple the number of electric car-charging points in Britain.
Honda opens second plant in rising auto power MexicoHonda unveiled a second factory in Mexico, seeking to capitalize on the nation's rising power in the sector and strengthen the Japanese car giant's foothold in North America.
Bhutan to become green car showcase in deal with NissanThe remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan signed a deal with Japanese auto giant Nissan Friday to become the ultimate showcase for electric cars, taking advantage of its abundance of hydropower.
21 February 2014
Toyota recalls 260,000 cars in USTwo days after its huge global recall of Prius hybrids, Toyota recalled another 260,000 cars and pickup trucks in the United States Friday for electrical problems involving the brakes.
15 February 2014
Toyota recalls 1.9 mn Prius cars worldwideJapanese auto giant Toyota said Wednesday it was recalling 1.9 million of its Prius hybrid cars around the world because of a fault that might cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly.
Power to the people: Detroit debuts sexy sports carsAusterity is over. With a megafast track-ready Corvette, a muscular new Mustang, and a tougher WRX, the auto industry put on its best display of speed and power in years at its annual Detroit show.
16 January 2014
GM wins awards, Ford turns heads at Detroit auto showGeneral Motors' Chevrolet unit swept car and truck of the year honors but Ford's use of aluminum in its F150 sparked new debate on the first day of the Detroit auto show Monday.