Category Archives: General Talk

Ferrari F12 tries to beat Nissan GT-R’s Nürburgring lap time

Ferrari does lot of its track testing in Maranello at the Fiorano test track, but most of the vehicles also make it at one point to the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

NY judge Jesse M. Furman to encourage settlements of GM lawsuits

NY judge Jesse M. Furman to encourage settlements of GM lawsuits

By LARRY NEUMEISTER

A federal judge told lawyers on Monday he’ll encourage settlements in lawsuits brought on behalf of nearly 1,000 plaintiffs against General Motors for defective ignition switches.

VW brand sales rise on Europe, China gains

VW brand sales rise on Europe, China gains

Volkswagen increased sales at its core passenger-car brand by 4 percent in July as higher deliveries in western Europe and China offset declines in the United States and Brazil.

Chrysler Creates New Unit Focused on Vehicle Safety

Chrysler Creates New Unit Focused on Vehicle Safety - Scott Kunselman

By Niamh Ring

Chrysler Group LLC has created a new unit focused on vehicle safety and regulatory compliance as auto recalls attract renewed scrutiny amid U.S.probes of rival General Motors Co. for its slow reaction to flawed ignitions.

Updated Volkswagen Jetta goes on sale

Updated Volkswagen Jetta goes on sale

The facelifted Volkswagen Jetta is now on sale, with updated styling and improved engines. Prices start at £18,815 for the entry level 1.4-litre petrol and £20,095 for the 2.0-litre diesel. The revised Jetta will reach UK showrooms in December.