by Ben Klayman and Bernie Woodall
U.S. safety regulators have opened an investigation of Chrysler Group’s handling of two recalls for potential steering issues affecting nearly 1 million Dodge Ram pickup trucks in the United States.
Deaths linked to GM’s faulty ignition switch rise to 30
By Julia Edwards
A program that compensates victims of accidents caused by a faulty ignition switch in General Motors vehicles has approved one new death claim, bringing to 30 the total number of fatalities linked to the issue so far, according to a report on Monday.
Renault-Nissan CEO envisions more recalls as carmakers fight for customers
Renault-Nissan CEO, Carlos Ghosn, says consumers can expect more recalls as automakers work to keep customers happy and ensure minimal fuss over quality issues.
China Volkswagen owners protest over automaker’s recall
Volkswagen Group faces nationwide protests in China after car owners were unsatisfied with its handling of a recall to fix a possible suspension defect.
Toyota maintains top spot in global vehicle sales over VW, GM
By YURI KAGEYAMA
Toyota kept its lead over rivals Volkswagen and General Motors as the world’s top-selling automaker in the first nine months of the year, Monday reporting record sales of 7.615 million vehicles, up nearly 3 percent from the previous year.
