Ford recalls almost 1.4 million cars in North America
US automaker Ford Motor issued safety recalls Thursday for nearly 1.4 million cars in North America, mostly in the US, to fix potential steering and other problems.
Montreal policeman caught having sex in squad car
A photo of a Montreal policeman having sex in his squad car was widely circulated online, prompting an investigation.
US wins WTO case against China on luxury cars
The WTO on Friday rejected Chinese tariffs on US-made luxury cars, handing Washington a victory on one of the growing number of disputes between the world's two largest economies.
Toyota recalls 520,000 vehicles globally
Toyota on Friday said it is recalling about 520,000 vehicles, mostly in North America, over several issues including cable corrosion that could see unused spare tyres fall off.
Kazakhstan to produce 190 000 cars a year by 2019
The task is to bring the number of cars from the current 37 000 to 190 000 cars a year, with the share of locally produced parts from raising from the current 30% to 50%: Industry Minister Asset Issekeshev.
GM fined record $35 mn over ignition recall delay
The US auto safety regulator Friday imposed a record $35 million fine on General Motors for its failure to promptly recall cars with ignition faults linked to at least 13 deaths.
Pregnant women have more car crashes in 2nd trimester: study
A new study out Monday suggests a new hazard to consider while pregnant: driving.
Ford, Chrysler recall hundreds of thousands of vehicles
US automakers Ford and Chrysler recalled on Friday hundreds of thousands of vehicles, most of them in North America, to fix faulty software and mechanical problems.
Greece arrests four Serbian 'Pink Panther' jewel thieves
Greek police said Saturday they have arrested four Serbian suspected members of a gang of international jewel thieves known as the Pink Panthers.
Brakes fail, bus crashes into tree in Almaty
A bus in Almaty has crashed into a tree knocking down a fence on its way because of a brakes failure.
Brazil ex-leader Kubitschek was not murdered
Former Brazilian president Juscelino Kubitschek was not murdered by the country's military dictatorship but died in 1976 due to a car crash, a panel said.
Fifty years of Mustang cool: is China along for the ride?
From Steve McQueen to "The Fast and the Furious", the Mustang has long cruised through American pop culture, but Ford is hoping its snarling sports car will find a new generation of fans as it turns 50: in China.
China auto show opens amid environmental, growth concerns
Leading automakers gathered in Beijing Sunday for China's biggest car show, expressing confidence in the world's largest car market even though lacklustre economic growth and environmental restrictions have generated uncertainty.
Dead star's brothers to finish 'Fast and Furious 7'
Late "Fast and Furious" star Paul Walker's brothers will stand in for him to complete the seventh movie in the blockbuster franchise, after the actor's death, filmmakers said.
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.
Toyota permits Kazakhstani retailers to use its trademark
Kazakhstani sellers of car spare parts have finally been permitted to use Toyota trademark on they advertisement banners and leaflets.
One child dead, dozen hurt in US daycare center crash
A dozen children were injured and a girl killed when a car slammed into a daycare center Wednesday in Florida after being struck by a hit-and-run driver, police said.
Nazarbayev on crime rates, urban planning and traffic in Almaty
President Nazarbayev has discussed key aspects of development of Almaty.
Truck with 40 cows flips over in Atyrau
A horrible car accident happened near Atyrau in western Kazakhstan. The site resembled a battlefield even though no people were killed.