U.S. safety regulators are investigating whether 1.1 million vehicles from five automakers have air bags that could hurt people in a crash.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it opened the probe Wednesday after getting six reports of air bags rupturing. Three people were hurt when struck by air bags or parts, but the injuries were not life-threatening. Ruptured air bags also don’t protect people in crashes.
Roofs made of carbon fiber. Plastic windshields. Bumpers fashioned out of aluminium foam. What sounds like a science experiment could be your next car.
Ford will keep production of the Fiesta, its top-selling European car, in high-wage Germany after agreeing with workers to cut assembly costs as the automaker looks to end losses in the region.
Renault unveiled the Alpine A110-50 concept car on the sidelines of the 2012 Monaco F1 Grand Prix. The car is powered by a 400-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 engine mounted in a mid-rear position.
Speeding motorway drivers could face a maximum fine of £10,000, under proposals being considered by the Government.
