Daily Archives: November 24, 2013

California Network of electric car chargers stalled

California Network of electric car chargers stalled

A New Jersey energy company required by an unusual legal settlement to build an extensive network of electric car chargers throughout California has delivered just 10 percent of what it promised in the first year.

Fiat could gain upper hand with Chrysler valued at $10 billion

Ford recalls 2,600 Focus Electric cars for potential power loss

Fiat is set to gain the upper hand in negotiations to buy a health-care trust’s holding in Chrysler Group if the final value for the U.S. carmaker remains around the level currently being discussed.

Do-it-for-me aftermarket demand holds steady in third quarter

Consumer demand for aftermarket repair work held steady during the third quarter but showed signs of weakness later in the period, according to Northcoast Research, a Cleveland-based research firm which surveys the owners of more than 300 automotive repair facilities to get a read on consumer demand for auto parts and service work.