New-car sales in Europe showed no sign of a hoped-for revival in August after registrations fell in Germany, France, Italy and Spain.
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California truckers concerned over clean exhaust cost
Thousands of San Joaquin Valley, Calif. truck drivers are facing a Jan. 1 deadline to complete expensive upgrades to their rigs, prompting air-quality officials to free up millions of dollars in assistance.
The impending deadline is part of a controversial state rule to reduce diesel pollution from large trucks. The rule was delayed in 2010 because of the crumbling economy, but now it is once more lurching forward.
IIHS: Six small cars earn good or acceptable safety ratings
The latest small overlap front crash test results from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reveal a range of performance among many of the best-selling small cars in the U.S. market.
Ford recalls 370,000 cars
Ford is recalling 370,000 cars due to potential corrosion to their steering shaft that may result in loss of steering.
Volkswagen launches new approved used van scheme
Volkswagen is launching a new approved used van scheme designed to give second hand van buyers the same options as those buying a new van.
Called Das WeltAuto it should reduce the time businesses spend looking for the right van and includes 12 months warranty and a full history check.
