Monthly Archives: September 2013

Fiat may face 2015 trial over value of UAW Chrysler stock

Fiat may face 2015 trial over value of UAW Chrysler stock

Fiat Group may have to wait until 2015 for a trial over the value of some Chrysler Group shares owned by a union healthcare fund, further delaying a plan to combine the two companies.

U.S. Department of Energy supports 38 transportation technology projects

U.S. Department of Energy supports 38 transportation technology projects

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced it will spend more than $45 million for 38 new projects that will research and develop vehicle technologies to improve fuel efficiency, lower transportation costs and protect the environment, according to the Automotive Service Association.

Volvo recalls 2014 vehicles with keyless ignition – malfunctioning headlights

Volvo recalls 2014 vehicles with keyless ignition - malfunctioning headlights

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Computer-operated car transports Pennsylvania congressman Shuster

Computer-operated car transports Pennsylvania congressman Shuster

Rep. Bill Shuster, a Republican from Altoona, made a 33-mile trip from Cranberry Township to Pittsburgh International Airport at about 11 a.m. in a computer-operated car.

UK car sales rise 11% in August

UK car sales rise 11% in August

UK car sales rose by 11 percent in August, the 18th consecutive month of growth, in contrast to Germany, France, Italy and Spain, which all suffered sales declines.