Category Archives: Motoring News

General Motors to recall 8,500 2013 Chevy Malibus


General Motors has advised the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration it is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles, manufactured 6 December, 2012 through 15 January, 2013.

Need a reason to control your weight – here is a great one

Heavier people are up to 80 per cent more likely to die in an accident than drivers of a healthy weight, according to a new study. But the risk doubles for obese women, says research published in the Emergency Medicine Journal.

European automakers – first Vehicle to Vehicle communications telematics conference


Vehicle to vehicle communication will transform automotive safety, enabling deployment of effective active safety features for mass market adoption. This offers a huge business opportunity for the telematics, automaker and ITS communities as there is a chance to provide the technology and strategies to deploy this technology on European roads.

Factory-installed safety and security telematics to reach 15.7 percent

Penetration of factory-installed safety and security telematics shipping globally in new cars will reach 15.7 percent in 2013 according to ABI Research.

VW Maintains Focus on Market Dominance

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While many car manufacturers are experiencing problems with sales and profitability, especially some in Europe. Volkswagen just keeps focusing on achieving market dominance and improving their company, its sales, its products,and its operations.