Category Archives: Useful Information

Japanese car makers cut parts prices in China after anti-monopoly probe

A worker walks in front the Toyota Motor Corp stage prior to the opening of the 15th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in Shanghai
by Samuel Shen and Pete Sweeney

Japan’s Toyota, Honda and Nissan became the latest foreign carmakers to respond to China’s anti-monopoly investigation into the auto industry, as the probe’s impact extends beyond foreign luxury auto brands.

VW recalls 189,000 SUVs in North America for potential stalling

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line - VW recalls 189,000 SUVs in North America for potential stalling
by Ben Klayman

Volkswagen AG said on Saturday it is recalling 189,490 Tiguan small sport utility vehicles in North America for potential stalling issues.

VW expands Chrysler-built minivan recall over ignition switches

VW expands Chrysler-built minivan recall over ignition switches
by Ben Klayman

Volkswagen AG is more than doubling a three-year-old recall of its Chrysler-built Routan minivans that have ignition switches that can be knocked into the accessory position and shut off the engine, according to documents filed with U.S. safety regulators.

GM compensation fund gets claims in 63 death cases

Mary Ruddy (L), whose daughter Kelly died in the crash of a 2005 Chevy Cobalt, attends a press conference with family members of deceased drivers on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on April 1, 2014

Sixty-three death claims have been filed so far with the lawyer handling payments for those involved in wrecks caused by faulty General Motors ignition switches.

GM issues 6 more recalls covering 312,000 vehicles

GM issues 6 more recalls covering 312,000 vehicles

General Motors on Friday issued six more recalls totaling more than 312,000 vehicles as the company cleans up past safety issues.