Michelin is voluntarily recalling 100,000 tyres after a retailer discovered that some had holes and quickly deflated.
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Honeywell dismisses Daimler’s safety concerns
Honeywell International, which manufactures the air-conditioning refrigerant R1234yf, has dismissed Daimler’s safety concerns over the product.
Toyota unintended acceleration case goes to trial
Jury selection began yesterday in a Los Angeles, California trial stemming from a lawsuit alleging that Toyota Motor Corp. should be held responsible for unintended acceleration in a woman’s 2006 Camry.
Zetsche uses windfall gain to buy Daimler stock worth €1.15 million
Daimler extended Zetsche’s contract by three years in February. Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche has purchased roughly 1.15 million euros ($1.51 million) worth of company stock using the proceeds from share options granted nearly 10 years ago.
Extreme temperatures hammer batteries, electrical systems
Extreme heat can wreak havoc on cars. The higher ambient temperatures during a heat wave can stress batteries and electrical and cooling systems to the breaking point, according to automotive experts.
