Daily Archives: September 23, 2014

Fiat Chrysler orders global recall of SUVs for fuel-pump problem

2011 Dodge Durango - Fiat Chrysler orders global recall of SUVs for fuel-pump problem

Fiat Chrysler is recalling an estimated 230,760 Jeep and Dodge SUVs globally to install a new part to prevent a fuel-pump issue that could cause the vehicles to stall or not start.

Cadillac to open headquarters in New York

Cadillac to open headquarters in New York

by Ben Klayman

General Motors said on Tuesday its Cadillac brand will open a headquarters in New York next year in a move to remake the luxury marque’s image and broaden its appeal outside North America.

Toyota hints at baby SUV with latest concept car

Toyota C-HR Concept - Toyota,hints at baby SUV,latest concept car

The C-HR — a compact crossover concept — will be making its debut at the Paris Motor Show where it will give visitors a sense of where Toyota will be heading in terms of design for future models.

21 Deaths now linked to GM ignition-switch defect

21 Deaths now linked to GM ignition-switch defect

By Jessica Dye

The number of deaths linked to a faulty ignition switch in General Motors Co vehicles rose by two last week to 21, according to a report Monday from a lawyer overseeing a program to compensate victims of accidents caused by the recalled part.

VW seeks higher margins with China-only luxury sedan

Volkswagen Group will launch a VW-badged luxury sedan designed solely for China next year to help boost its margins, said two people with knowledge of the plan. The move, however, could put VW brand in direct competition with its premium sibling, Audi.The car will be based on Audi’s A6, the country’s top-selling luxury sedan, the people said, declining to elaborate on the vehicle’s China-specific elements.