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GM issues third recall on SUVs that can catch fire

2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - GM issues third recall on SUVs that can catch fire

By TOM KRISHER

General Motors’ troubles with safety recalls has surfaced in another case, this time with the company recalling a group of SUVs for a third time to fix power window switches that can catch fire.

Tough European CO2 targets will help maintain region’s fuel-efficiency lead

EU CO2 car emmission targets

Automakers in Europe are speeding up the introduction of alternative fuel powertrains as they push to cut CO2 emissions by nearly one-third by 2021.

Next boom market: Southeast Asia?

Auto industry executives are still upbeat about China, but their enthusiasm for the other BRIC countries has waned.

New markets are in demand — and are being discovered — such as Southeast Asia.

Michael Watts, Businessman opens a private toll road to avoid 14-mile detour

Michael Watts, Businessman opens a private toll road to avoid 14-mile detour

Earlier this year a landslip forced authorities to close the A431 between Bath and Bristol with the permanent repair, costing £1.5 million to be complete by the end of 2014. As a result there is now a 14-mile detour due to the closed road.

VOLVO NAMED BEST DESIGN AWARD WINNER BY AUTO EXPRESS READERS

Volvo Concept Estate

Auto Express readers have named the Volvo Concept Estate as winner of the year’s best design award
Robin Page, British-born Director of Interior Design at Volvo Car Group, collected Best Design trophy at London awards ceremony last night.