Monthly Archives: September 2013

Hackers find weaknesses in car computer systems

As cars become more like PCs on wheels, what’s to stop a hacker from taking over yours?

In recent demonstrations, hackers have shown they can slam a car’s brakes at freeway speeds, jerk the steering wheel and even shut down the engine — all from their laptop computers.

Spain’s competition regulator probes alleged car cartel

Spain's competition regulator probes alleged car cartel

Spain’s antitrust regulator CNC said on Wednesday it is investigating possible price fixing in the country by automakers such as Volkswagen, Renault, Peugeot, Toyota, General Motors and Ford.

The Sierra Club Foundation partners with CARS to take dirtiest cars off the road

The Sierra Club Foundation is pleased to announce a new partnership with CARS, a national vehicle donation program.

The program is a great opportunity for donors to get rid of old, polluting vehicles they no longer use while helping to clean our air and protect the environment.

2013 Nissan Pathfinder, Infiniti JX35 transmission line probed by NHTSA

2013 Nissan Pathfinder, Infiniti JX35 transmission line probed by NHTSA

U.S. safety regulators opened an investigation into two 2013 Nissan Motor Co. models, the Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti JX35, after consumers complained that the transmission cooler line connection failed, a filing showed.

Europe slump continues as August car sales fall in major markets

Europe slump continues as August car sales fall in major markets

New-car sales in Europe showed no sign of a hoped-for revival in August after registrations fell in Germany, France, Italy and Spain.