Daily Archives: July 13, 2013

Chrysler reports two more vehicle safety recalls

Chrysler reports two more vehicle safety recalls

According to two reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Chrysler Group LLC has issued two safety recalls due to side airbags that may deploy on the incorrect side, and the potential non-deployment of head restraints.

BMW recalls motorcycles over side-stand switch

BMW recalls motorcycles over side-stand switch

BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 F700 GS and F800 GS motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2012, through Oct. 18, 2012, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Leoni, other wire harness suppliers fined €142 million in EU cartel probe

Leoni, other wire harness suppliers fined €142 million in EU cartel probe

EU competition regulators fined four wire harness suppliers, including Germany’s Leoni, a total of €141.8 million ($182 million) for taking part in cartels that affected Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Renault.

Nestlé USA adopts EcoPower oil for its fleet

Nestlé USA adopts EcoPower oil for its fleet

Safety-Kleen announced that Nestlé USA has switched to EcoPower Engine Oil in its private fleet of Class 8 tractors. The move will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment, while it protects engines.

Seat proposes cutting working hours at Spain plants

Seat proposes cutting working hours at Spain plants

Volkswagen Group’s Seat division is asking workers to take turns to stay at home in order to cope with weak demand.