By Brad Plumer
With oil prices plummeting around the world, gasoline is cheaper than it’s been in years — hitting an average of $2.64 per gallon this week in the United States. And that means SUVs are making a comeback.
“Sales of SUVs and pick-up trucks rose 9.6% last month”
BASF researchers have further developed the three-way conversion catalyst and optimized its cleaning effect. The new four-way conversion catalyst, FWC, is a technology for vehicles with gasoline engines. The catalyst removes the gaseous pollutants and now also solids such as particulates from the exhaust gas flow.
Nissan is recalling about 470,000 cars and SUVs worldwide to fix a problem that can cause fuel leaks.
by Chang-Ran Kim
Japan’s industry minister said on Tuesday it was up to automakers and supplier Takata Corp to handle a ballooning safety crisis that has led to the global recall of over 19 million vehicles equipped with Takata’s air bags.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 7,079 Jaguar F-Type sports cars in the U.S. because potentially incorrect wiring could lead to the front-passenger airbag not activating, according to documents filed with U.S. safety regulators.
