Daily Archives: January 15, 2014

Britain braced for ‘jarring January’ as pothole problem worsens

Britain braced for 'jarring January' as pothole problem worsens

According to Potholes.co.uk – the anti-pothole campaign website run by Warranty Direct – the recent stormy weather and floods followed by the threat of freezing conditions is likely to deliver “the worst pothole season ever seen in the UK.”

Visteon acquires Johnson Controls automotive electronics business

Visteon acquires Johnson Controls automotive electronics business

Johnson Controls announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its automotive electronics business to Visteon for $265 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Visteon will acquire Johnson Controls’ instrument cluster, infotainment, display, and body electronics products.

Tesla provides customers with upgraded charging software and adapter

Tesla provides customers with upgraded charging software and adapter

Tesla provides customers with upgraded charging software and adapter to reduce potential risk of garage fires

Spain car subsidy scheme increased by €175 million

Spain car subsidy scheme increased by €175 million

Spain has expanded a car subsidy program by €175 million ($238 million) and estimates it should generate related tax income of 1 billion euros, Deputy Prime Minister Soraya Saenz de Santamaria said.

VW expects to build new SUV in U.S. plant

VW expects to build new SUV in U.S. plant

Volkswagen plans to add a mid-sized SUV in the U.S. and will likely build the vehicle at its new factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, according to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg.