FCA recalls 900,000 vehicles worldwide
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has said it will recall nearly 900,000 vehicles around the world to fix issues related to airbag deployment and anti-lock braking systems. The firm said it was […]
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STOP THE CRASH CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED
Global NCAP with a group of key corporate partners, including Thatcham Research, is launching a new four year global campaign in support of the current UN Decade of Action for […]
Read moreVW CRISIS HIGHLIGHTS GOVERNANCE PROBLEMS
A new report published by Moody’s has stated that the VW emissions crisis highlights serious corporate governance problems at Volkswagen, and that while the ongoing management reshuffle is positive, the high turnover […]
Read moreNY advances with connected vehicle pilot
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) has selected TransCore to lead the initial design of its Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program reports BusinessWire. When deployed, this project […]
Read morePositive Q3 outlook for AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel’s third quarter results show positive developments in profitability in all three business areas – decorative paints, performance coatings and specialty chemicals – despite what it claims a ‘challenging market […]
Read moreCarstar acquired by Roark Capital Group
US and Canadian based collision repair franchise, Carstar Auto Body Repair Experts has been acquired by Driven Brands Inc, a portfolio company of Roark Capital Group and the nation’s leading […]
Read moreToyota recalls 6.5 million cars
Japanese carmaker Toyota has said it will recall 6.5 million vehicles worldwide over a faulty window switch. The power switch could potentially short-circuit, causing parts to overheat and could lead […]
Read moreTakata recall could expand further
Regulators in the US said they could expand their investigation into Takata air bag inflators beyond 11 car manufacturers, as questions arose about whether vehicle design played a role in the devices […]
Read moreCV markets expected to double in Africa
A new IHS Automotive analysis of future automotive demand in Africa suggests significant growth opportunities on the continent that the industry considers the ‘Final Automotive Frontier’. With one of the […]
Read moreCLEPA conference gearing-up
CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, will host its seventh CLEPA Aftermarket Conference on 25-26 November 2015 at the Crowne Plaza Airport, Brussels. This year’s topics are ‘Future mobility’ […]
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