Daily Archives: December 27, 2013

GM to Recall 1.5M Cars in China to Replace Bracket

GM to Recall 1.5M Cars in China to Replace Bracket

China’s product quality agency says General Motors and its main Chinese partner will recall almost 1.5 million cars to replace a bracket that secures a fuel pump.

Volkswagen reports more than 100k diesel sales in America for 2013

Volkswagen reports more than 100k diesel sales in America for 2013

Volkswagen reported today that it has sold 100,000 TDI(R) Clean Diesel vehicles from the Volkswagen and Audi brands this year. This is the first time it has reached this milestone in a calendar year. Volkswagen and Audi currently offer 12 different TDI Clean Diesel powered models in the United States.

Smithfield Foods hog farms will produce biogas

Smithfield Foods hog farms will produce biogas

A Smithfield Foods subsidiary announced a $100 million joint venture to turn hog manure into energy at its farms in northern Missouri.

NHTSA expands tail light problem probe on 253,000 Mercedes

New joint venture advances natural gas fueling market in Canada

U.S. safety regulators have expanded an investigation into rear light failures in Mercedes-Benz C-Class luxury vehicles.

NHTSA REAFFIRMS MODEL S 5-STAR SAFETY RATING IN ALL CATEGORIES FOR 2014

NHTSA REAFFIRMS MODEL S 5-STAR SAFETY RATING IN ALL CATEGORIES FOR 2014

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reaffirmed the 5-star safety rating of the Tesla Model S overall and in all subcategories for Model Year 2014, confirming the highest safety rating in America.