Mercedes-Benz is recalling about 284,000 of its C-class sedans in the United States and Canada because an electrical issue could cause the taillights to dim or fail, according to the company and documents filed with U.S. safety regulators.
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UK to invest $841M from 2015-2020 to boost ultra low emission vehicle industry
The UK government announced plans to invest £500 million (US$841 million) between 2015 and 2020 to boost the ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV) industry and help drivers both afford and feel confident using electric cars.The automotive industry is worth £11.2 billion (US$18.8 billion) to the UK economy, the government said.
PSA begins Rights Offering stock sale
PSA/Peugeot-Citroen is offering stock to investors at 6.77 euros a share after selling stakes to Chinese partner Dongfeng Motor and the French state at a higher price.
California ARB adopts changes to Truck and Bus Regulation
The California Air Resources Board adopted amendments to its Truck and Bus Regulation that will provide new flexible compliance options to owners of aging diesel fleets and recognize fleet owners that have made investments to comply, while also protecting air quality.
data show automakers on track in meeting Greenhouse Gas Standards after first year
On Friday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a Manufacturers Performance Report that assesses the automobile industry’s progress toward meeting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks in the 2012 model year—the first year of the 14-year program.
