Nissan is recalling more than 238,000 Altima midsize cars worldwide because a secondary latch can fail and allow the hoods to fly open while the cars are in motion.
Daily Archives: October 11, 2014
Volkswagen said to deepen research cooperation with China’s FAW
Volkswagen Group will deepen research-and-development projects with its Chinese joint venture partner China FAW Car Corp. (FAW car above sold in Russia) including work on hybrid and electric cars, according to five people familiar with the matter.
VW on track to sell 10 million vehicles this year as Europe, China offset weak U.S., Brazil sales
Volkswagen Group said it is on target to sell 10 million vehicles this year after its September vehicle sales increased 3 percent to 881,300.
Higher sales in China and Europe are helping to offset weaker volume in the U.S. and South America for the group, which owns the Audi, Porsche and Bentley luxury brands, as well as the VW, Skoda and Seat volume marques.
Tesla Model ‘D’ adds all-wheel drive, safety features
By JUSTIN PRITCHARD & Dee-Ann Durbin
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled a new version of the luxury electric car maker’s Model S sedan that includes all-wheel drive and self-driving “auto pilot” features.
UK putting up nearly £11M to establish initial hydrogen refueling network
UK Business Minister Matthew Hancock announced up to £11 million (US$17.7 million) of funding to help establish an initial network of up to 15 hydrogen refueling stations by the end of 2015. Of the £11 million, £7.5 million (US$12 million) will come from government and £3.5 million (US$5.6 million) from industry.
