Volkswagen will debut a concept version of the latest SportWagen model featuring a 4MOTION all-wheel drive system and the new EA288 TDI Clean Diesel engine at the New York Auto Show. The concept previews the new Golf SportWagen that will go on sale in early 2015.
Renault unions seek clarification on Flins plant cuts
Renault unions demanded clarification over production and job cuts being considered at the French carmaker’s Flins plant near Paris.
BMW widens recall to 489,000 vehicles for engine-bolt defect
BMW is recalling 489,000 vehicles worldwide due to a possible engine-bolt defect, widening a repair program that was initiated in China.
NHTSA closes probe into Ford pickup trucks
U.S. safety regulators have decided against seeking a recall of Ford F-150 pickup trucks after investigating complaints about reduced power in EcoBoost engines.
Recalls are more widespread than you think
If a car has a fundamental and possibly dangerous problem, such as the potential to catch on fire or to lose a wheel at high speed, then you’d think it would be well publicised – but that’s not always the case. A safety problem will often lead to a recall, but usually this won’t be public knowlesdge.
