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Honda quietly will repair air bags nationwide

2005 Honda Accord Hybrid - Honda quietly will repair air bags nationwide

By TOM KRISHER

Honda is quietly offering to replace potentially defective air bag inflators across the U.S., even though its latest recall for the problem only covers cars in 13 high-humidity states and territories.

Ford recalls 65,000 Fusion models on ignition key issues

Ford recalls 65,000 Fusion models on ignition key issues

by Bernie Woodall

Reuters

Ford on Tuesday said it is recalling about 65,000 Fusion sedans in North America because the key can be removed from the ignition even if the car is not in the “park” position 30 minutes after the ignition is off, the company said.

Volvo Nears JV Deal With DHL to Deliver Parcels to Parked Cars

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By Elisabeth Behrmann and Richard Weiss
Bloomberg

Working households may soon have an alternative to the modern dilemma of how to take delivery of stuff ordered online: have it dropped off in your car.

U.S. driver privacy protection rules are not tough enough for Europe

Privacy protection guidelines agreed to last week in the U.S. won’t become a global template because they fall short of what is already required in Europe to keep driver data safe, a lawyer specializing on topic says.

Feinberg confirms 33 death claims OK’ed in GM ignition fund

Feinberg confirms 33 death claims OK'ed in GM ignition fund

By Matthew J. Belvedere

Kenneth Feinberg, administrator of the General Motors faulty ignition-switch compensation fund, told CNBC on Monday that more than 800,000 new notices are being sent this week to drivers who purchased vehicles since the last notice went out.