Volkswagen recently won a court case that stopped computer scientists from publishing an academic paper revealing the secret codes used to start luxury cars including Porsches, Audis, Bentleys and Lamborghinis.
Daily Archives: August 10, 2013
Toyota knew of danger of stuck pedals, lawyer tells jurors as Calif. trial opens
Toyota Motor Corp. knew of the danger of stuck pedals and failed to install a brake-override system in the 2006 Camry of a woman who died in a crash, a lawyer told jurors in the first fatal sudden-acceleration case to go to trial.
Automakers, analysts disagree on when Europe’s sales will finally rebound
Automakers and analysts disagree on when European passenger car sales will finally rebound from a six-year slump. Ford Motor Co. and Daimler see signs that the bottom will be reached this year.
“We’re not predicting any upturn yet, but there are certainly some good indications,” Ford of Europe CEO Stephen Odell said last month. “Our prediction would be that we’re at or close to the trough.”
unhealthy employees is Ford’s new cost target
In its push for more efficient auto factories, Ford Motor Co. is zeroing in a new manufacturing cost item: unhealthy Ford workers.
TransUnion confirms likelihood of timely car payments
A new study by credit bureau TransUnion confirms something lenders have believed but generally couldn’t prove: Customers who completely pay off their credit cards every month are more likely to pay off their other debts, too, including auto loans.
