
Toyota achieved a record annual profit and sales above 10 million vehicles for the first time, but forecast Thursday a slower year ahead as the momentum from a weak yen fades.

Toyota achieved a record annual profit and sales above 10 million vehicles for the first time, but forecast Thursday a slower year ahead as the momentum from a weak yen fades.

General Motors needs to repair millions of cars it has recalled since Feb. 7. With ignition switches, power steering motors and other parts slowly arriving at dealers, frustrated drivers face waits of weeks or months, some while driving cars they fear are unsafe.

Citroen chief Frederic Banzet will be replaced by the brand’s UK head, Linda Jackson, PSA/Peugeot-Citroen said.

New car registrations rose by 8.2 per cent in April, marking the 26th consecutive month of growth. The data from the SMMT shows the Ford Fiesta continues to be the UK’s most popular car, with 10,250 registrations in April – 51 per cent more than any other model.

We all know that it’s never smart to get behind the wheel of a vehicle when you’ve been drinking over the legal limit. But what about when you’re behind the wheel of a vehicle that isn’t running, with no keys in the ignition? Short answer: it’s still not a good idea.