The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a new public awareness campaign called Safe Cars Save Lives. The campaign urges consumers to check for open recalls at least twice a year and to get their vehicles fixed as soon as parts are available. Last year, there were close to [...]

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is urging government to step in to prevent unqualified mechanics risking their lives by working on electric vehicles. In the coming weeks the IMI will launch a campaign to persuade government to introduce regulations surrounding electric car servicing, arguing that mechanics without the proper training are putting their [...]

Ford Motor has predicted 2016 results will emulate 2015’s record performance. It expects to register pre-tax profits of near $11bn for 2015, and says this year’s figures will be equal to or higher than that. As a sign of confidence, it’s issued an extra $1bn in dividends. Mark Fields, chief executive, said, ‘As we close out [...]

BMW Group has recorded its best ever year in terms of unit sales. It sold a total of 2,247,485 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles in 2015, setting a new sales record for a fifth consecutive year. Its 2015 figures represent a 6.1 per cent increase on 2014. Dr Ian Robertson, member of the board of [...]

Ford is hoping to make a breakthrough in autonomous driving by testing vehicles on snow-covered roads. It argues that dry testing is one thing, but the parameters change significantly when the car’s sensors can’t see the road markings. Jim McBride, Ford technical leader for autonomous vehicles, said, ‘Weather isn’t perfect, and that’s why we’re testing [...]