SKF, the world’s largest maker of ball bearings, and Schaeffler were among five suppliers that agreed to pay a combined 953.3 million euros ($1.3 billion) to settle a European Union probe into an automotive-parts cartel.
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2014 Budget Surprises
Fuel benefit charges to increase
Charges for fuel provided by employers for private journeys have increased in the 2014 Budget, as well as the benefit charge for private ruse of light commercial vehicles.
GM preps more fuel efficient engine family for small cars
General Motors is creating a family of more fuel efficient small engines that it says will be quieter and more refined than those found in some rival models. The suite of engines will consist of 11 powerplants ranging from a 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder to a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four, the company said today.
VW recalls 160,351 Passat sedans in US, Canada for light issue
Volkswagen said it is recalling about 160,351 Passat sedans in the United States and Canada because a low-beam headlight could become inoperable.
VW said it is possible on Passat cars from model years 2012 and 2013 that in instances where the hood is closed roughly or dropped from a certain height the resulting vibration or impact can cause a low-beam headlight bulb’s connector to lose electrical contact. Losing the light could lead to reduced visibility, the company said.
Volvo Cars conducts research into driver sensors
Volvo Cars conducts research into driver sensors in order to create cars that get to know their drivers
