Consumers from 14 states have filed a federal class action against Ford Motor Co. in connection with alleged defects in Ford’s vehicles causing and failing to prevent the unintended acceleration of those vehicles. The suit seeks compensatory relief on behalf of a proposed class of potentially millions of purchasers and lessees of Ford vehicles manufactured between 2002 and 2010.
When the all new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette arrives later this year, it will be powered by a technologically advanced, racing proven 6.2L “LT1”V8 delivering an estimated 450 horsepower,the highest standard horsepower rating in the car’s 60 year history.
In a ruling that could change the way that car makers advertise fuel economy figures, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said that Audi (and Volkswagen Group UK) must make it clear that official fuel consumption figures may not be obtainable in real life.
At a press conference earlier today at the New York Auto Show, the new seventh generation Volkswagen Golf was declared the 2013 World Car of the Year. That makes double honours, EU and World car of the year!
Ryder System, Inc., a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, has surpassed its goal to hire 1,000 military veterans by the end of 2013. The company beat its goal by the end of February, a full 10 months ahead of schedule. Ryder made its pledge in November 2011 as part of the company’s involvement in Hiring Our Heroes, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation focused on enhancing collaboration between the public and private sectors to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment.
