Daily Archives: November 15, 2013

Airbag helmet developed for cyclists

An airbag helmet for cyclists has been developed by Swedish inventors, Anna Haupt and Terese Alstin.

American Government speeds research on car safety systems

American Government speeds research on car safety systems

The government is speeding up research on safety systems that automatically prevent drivers from operating their cars if they are drunk or aren’t properly buckled in.

Ford launches Ka Concept car in Brazil

Ford launches Ka Concept car in Brazil

Designed to meet the growing demand for cars that are small, practical and fuel-efficient enough for increasingly urban environments, particularly in emerging markets, a production version could be launched as early as 2014.

VW brand sales rise 2% in October on China demand

VW brand sales rise 2% in October on China demand

Volkswagen said global sales of its core brand rose 2 percent in October as falling demand in Europe and the United States was offset by strong gains in China.

Volkswagen Issues Global Recall of 2.64 Million Vehicles

Volkswagen Issues Global Recall of 2.64 Million Vehicles

Volkswagen is recalling about 2.64 million vehicles globally, including its biggest such recall in China, to fix electronic and drive-system flaws in some of its most popular models.