The world’s automakers are going to be doing a lot of cringing now that J.D. Power plans to criticize them for one of the most poorly executed technologies they peddle to consumers — voice recognition.
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Pope Francis bestows halo on Kia’s Soul
Pope Francis is helping to elevate the profile of the Kia Soul beyond that of the car of choice for dancing hamsters.
The pope slipped into the back of the Soul and rolled down a window to wave at the welcoming party, including President Park Geun Hye, as he kicked off a five-day visit to South Korea today.
Tata Unveils First New Model Since 2010 – the zest
By Santanu Choudhury
Tata Motors Ltd. unveiled its first new car model in four years Tuesday, illustrating the company’s struggle to succeed at home even as its Jaguar and Land Rover brands flourish around the world.
NDRC ‘probing more than 1,000 auto sector firms’
More than 1,000 companies in China’s auto sector, both domestic and foreign, are “involved” in anti-monopoly probes by the government, state media reported Wednesday.
M235i revives classic BMW memories
By ANN M. JOB
The 2014 BMW M235i is the best temptation yet for American car buyers to get back into sporty, two-door coupes.
