Daily Archives: September 12, 2014

Honda revives the HR-V to attract younger buyers

Honda revives the HR-V to attract younger buyers

Honda will revive the HR-V name for its new subcompact SUV when it goes on sale in Europe in the middle of next year.

Like the original HR-V SUV sold in the region until 2006, the new car will target a younger audience than those buying the brand’s CR-V compact SUV. “It is an opportunity for Honda to seek out new conquest customers across Europe,” a Honda spokesperson told Automotive News Europe.

New adaptor Ends DAB Station Frustration

Every driver using DAB radio experiences sharp breaks in reception, especially in hilly country areas with relatively weak transmissions. And, of course attempting to retune to catch vital pieces of commentary is extremely dangerous.

Ferrari will build more cars with Marchionne as chairman

Ferrari will build more cars with Marchionne as chairman

Ferrari will build more cars than previously planned after Sergio Marchionne, CEO of parent Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, takes the top job at the supercar maker next month.

outgoing Ferrari chairman Montezemo gets €27 million severance

Outgoing Ferrari boss Luca Cordero di Montezemo will receive a combined severance package of €26.95 million ($34.78 million), with nearly half to be paid in a lump-sum by next February.

U.S. NHTSA to probe engine stalls on 2007 Chrysler minivans

U.S. NHTSA to probe engine stalls on 2007 Chrysler minivans

By Paul Lienert

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday said its Office of Defects Investigation is assessing “the scope, frequency and safety consequences” of alleged engine stalling after refueling in the Chrysler vans.