Monthly Archives: August 2013

Bloomberg says BMW, Ferrari, and VW cars contain metal mined by terrorists

Bloomberg says BMW, Ferrari, and VW cars contain metal mined by terrorists

Tungsten ore mined by a terrorist group in Colombia ends up in cars built by BMW, Ferrari and Volkswagen, a Bloomberg Markets magazine investigation says.

Younger consumers stymied in buying cars by high unemployment

The auto industry says people under 34 are gradually starting to buy cars again as their economic circumstances improve.

After the Great Recession, sales of cars to young people dropped significantly. Fewer of them even bothered to get drivers licenses. Some experts surmised that the group lost interest in cars because of the prevalence of social media.

Nissan recalls more than 13,000 Versa Notes

Nissan recalls more than 13,000 Versa Notes

Nissan has issued a pair of recalls for its new Versa Note compact hatchback to fix problems with bolts installed on several areas of the car.

Next-gen MINI Cooper to debut 18 November at MINI Plant Oxford

Next-gen MINI Cooper to debut 18 November at MINI Plant Oxford

The next-generation MINI Cooper will make its debut on November, 18 at MINI Plant Oxford as a homage to the creator of the classic Mini.

Ford analyst says Africa will make low-cost parts not China

Demographic trends unfolding in China will ultimately lead Africa to replace the world’s most populous country as a global center of low-cost manufacturing, according to Ford Motor Co.’s official futurist.

That’s just one impact of changing demographics that will force automakers and suppliers to reconsider their future product and production plans, Sheryl Connelly, global consumer trends and futuring manager for Ford, said at the 2013 CAR Management Briefing Seminars on Wednesday.