Daily Archives: October 29, 2014

Volkswagen will launch over 20 EV models in China

Volkswagen will launch over 20 EV models in China

by Samuel Shen and Kazunori Takada

Volkswagen AG said on Tuesday it would launch more than 20 models of battery-driven cars in China over the next few years.

Toyota tops Consumer Reports reliability rankings

Toyota tops Consumer Reports reliability rankings

Toyota continues its winning streak atop Consumer Reports’ annual reliability rankings. The company’s Toyota and Lexus brands top the survey, while its Scion brand is in the top ten. It’s the eighth year in a row that a Toyota brand has led the rankings.

Honda profits up, annual outlook less than rosy

Honda profits up, annual outlook less than rosy

Honda on Tuesday said its six-month net profit jumped almost 19 percent, but the Japanese automaker, dented by a series of recalls, cut its earnings outlook for the full fiscal year.