Daily Archives: July 2, 2014

Ford aims Edge SUV at German premium brands

Ford aims Edge SUV at German premium brands - Hero Image

Ford believes it can win premium brand customers in Europe with the Edge large SUV, which will go on sale in the region late next year.

Indianapolis woman sues police after being stopped over bumper sticker

An Indianapolis woman has sued the city’s police department, contending that an order to remove an “Unmarked Police Car” bumper sticker from her minivan violated her rights to free speech, the group representing her said on Monday.

New recalls and questions about auto parts safety

File-This March 27, 1997, file photo shows 1998 Chevrolet Malibu at the media preview of the New York International Automobile Show. General Motors’ safety crisis worsened on Monday, June 30, 2014, when the automaker added 8.2 million vehicles to its huge list of cars recalled over faulty ignition switches. The latest recalls cover seven vehicles, including the Chevrolet Malibu from 1997 to 2005 and the Pontiac Grand Prix from 2004 to 2008. The recalls also cover a newer model, the 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS. GM said the recalls are for “unintended ignition key rotation.” (AP Photo/Ed Bailey, File)

By TOM KRISHER and DEE-ANN DURBIN

The ignition switch recalls now engulfing General Motors and Chrysler are raising new questions about the safety of the parts across the American auto industry.

France and Spain extend car sales recovery in June

French and Spanish new-car sales rose in June, helped by extra incentives and new models as Europe’s vehicle sector recovery picks up steadily.

French registrations were up 3 percent last month, bringing first half gains to 3 percent, the Paris-based CCFA carmakers’ association said.

China drivers lose nine working days per year due to traffic

China drivers lose nine working days per year due to traffic (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

TomTom released the first edition of its China Traffic Index, which shows that drivers are spending an average of nine working days a year stuck in traffic. (photo above  Beijing traffic)