Daily Archives: August 10, 2014

VW expands Chrysler-built minivan recall over ignition switches

VW expands Chrysler-built minivan recall over ignition switches
by Ben Klayman

Volkswagen AG is more than doubling a three-year-old recall of its Chrysler-built Routan minivans that have ignition switches that can be knocked into the accessory position and shut off the engine, according to documents filed with U.S. safety regulators.

Nissan closes gap with Honda in U.S. thanks to stylish designs, discounts

Pedestrian walks past Nissan Motor cars at the company's dealership in Tokyo

By Bernie Woodall, Ben Klayman and Paul Lienert

For more than 25 years, the contest among Japanese car makers in North America has been a two-horse race, led by Toyota with Honda in second place and Nissan in the rear view mirror -trailing far behind. Not anymore.