General Motors engineers reported accidentally turning off ignition switches in a Cadillac SRX with their knees more than eight years ago, and they ordered a similar fix to a similar problem in smaller, cheaper cars linked to 13 deaths, according to documents from parts maker Delphi Automotive.
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Consumers Ignore Auto Recall Notices at Their Own Risk
More than 12 million vehicles have been recalled so far this year, the most notable being the more than 2.6 million GM cars with ignition faults reportedly linked to at least 13 deaths. Since Monday of this week, more than 400,000 additional vehicles have been recalled, including Ford Escapes and Fusions, as well as Toyota Highlanders.
DOE issues draft loan solicitation up to $4B for renewable energy & energy efficiency projects
The US Department of Energy (DOE) issued a draft loan guarantee solicitation for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects located in the US that avoid, reduce, or sequester greenhouse gases.
Ghosn sees ‘bright spots’ for carmakers as Europe revives
Global carmakers will see rising demand this year as sales in China and the United States expand and Europe starts to grow again, Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said.
GM sales eyed for impact of ignition switch recall
As General Motors shows off its newest cars and trucks in New York this week, analysts are watching for signs that consumers are shying away from the ones sitting on dealer lots.
