Monthly Archives: December 2013

NHTSA considers expanding Hyundai air bag recall

NHTSA considers expanding Hyundai air bag recall

U.S. safety regulators are looking into whether a Hyundai Elantra recall should be expanded.

1st Woman to Head CarMaker, GM Names Mary Barra CEO

1st Woman to Head CarMaker, GM Names Mary Barra CEO

General Motors picked Mary Barra, its product development chief and a 33-year company veteran, as its next CEO. She will become the first female head of a major U.S. car company.

Leonardo DiCaprio & Venturi Automobiles launch Formula E electric race car team

Leonardo DiCaprio & Venturi Automobiles launch Formula E electric race car team

Venturi Automobiles today announced a joint venture with award-winning actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio to enter a team in the new FIA Formula E Championship – the world’s first fully-electric race series beginning in September 2014.

Audi S3 Saloon priced from £33,240

Audi S3 Saloon priced from £33,240

The 2014 Audi S3 Saloon is now on sale, with prices starting at £33,240 and deliveries expected from March 2014. The Saloon will be the fourth addition to the S3 range, joining the three-door, five-door Sportback and Cabriolet models.

California truckers say CARB-approved regulation too costly

California truckers say CARB-approved regulation too costly

Worried about the high cost of modifying diesel engines to comply with a state regulation intended to reduce emissions, some California truckers say a recent year-long extension isn’t enough.