by Chang-Ran Kim
Japan’s industry minister said on Tuesday it was up to automakers and supplier Takata Corp to handle a ballooning safety crisis that has led to the global recall of over 19 million vehicles equipped with Takata’s air bags.
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Jaguar recalls 7,079 F-Types in America for airbag wiring
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 7,079 Jaguar F-Type sports cars in the U.S. because potentially incorrect wiring could lead to the front-passenger airbag not activating, according to documents filed with U.S. safety regulators.
Honda adds 2.6M vehicles to air bag repair list
Honda plans to replace the replace driver’s air bag inflators on 2.6 million more vehicles as it expands repairs to the entire U.S.
Alcoa unveils major advance in aluminum manufacturing technology
Alcoa has developed new manufacturing technology—the Micromill—that will produce what the company says is the most advanced aluminum sheet on the market. The Micromill will enable the next-generation of automotive aluminum products, and equip Alcoa to capture growing demand from automakers for lighter-weight, yet durable and formable materials.
BMW enters London car sharing market after rival Daimler’s exit
BMW launched its car-sharing service in London, barely six months after rival Daimler said it was shutting its equivalent initiative in the UK.
