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- Recall Notice: Takata airbags, laptop batteries, patio chairs – Reuters: This January, 19 auto manufacturers expanded their Takata airbag recalls, two … has rounded up the following notable recalls from January.
- Import-tax hit would range from $282 per car for Ford to $17,000 for JLR, says researcher – Automotive News: As Washington mulls a tax on imports, an auto industry study suggests the policy would deliver the sharpest blow to Jaguar Land Rover while giving a leg up to Ford and Tesla.
- Tata’s Jaguar Land Rover January sales growth cools on China, Europe – Nikkei: Jaguar Land Rover reported muted retail sales growth in January as demand moderation in China and weakness in European…
- FTC sued over sale of certified used cars – Automotive News: The Center for Auto Safety and five other groups filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission for allowing used cars to be advertised as “certified” or safe despite being the target of an outstanding safety recall.
- Honda, Hitachi Automotive to form EV motor joint venture – Reuters: Honda Motor Co Ltd and Hitachi Ltd’s auto parts subsidiary plan to form a joint venture to develop, produce and sell motors for electric vehicles (EV), joining forces to better compete in the highly specialised “green” car segment.
- Honda and Hitachi Are Forming an Electric Vehicle Motor Company – Fortune: Honda Motor and Hitachi’s auto parts subsidiary plan to form a joint venture to develop, produce and sell motors for electric vehicles (EV), joining…
- Honda to Team Up With Hitachi to Build Electric Motors – WSJ: Honda Motor Co. said Tuesday that it plans to set up a joint venture with Hitachi Ltd.’s automotive parts unit to build motors for electric…
- After French action, Fiat Chrysler says diesel vehicles meet emissions rules – Reuters: Fiat Chrysler said its diesel vehicles were fully compliant with emissions requirements after the French authorities referred the carmaker’s case to prosecutors as it has done with Volkswagen and Renault.
- French Automaker Peugeot To Assemble Cars In Kenya – Forbes: France’s PSA Group, the maker of Peugeot and Citroen cars, has signed a deal with the Kenyan government to open a vehicle assembly plant in…
- Fiat Chrysler reiterates diesel vehicles fully compliant – Reuters: Fiat Chrysler reiterated its diesel vehicles were fully compliant with applicable emissions requirements, a spokesman said on Tuesday after the French authorities referred the carmaker’s case for possible prosecution.
- Honda Cites Growing Electric Car Demand for Hitachi Venture – Bloomberg: Honda Motor Co. plans to set up a joint venture with Hitachi Automotive Systems Ltd. to develop, produce and sell motors for electric vehicles, citing…
- Fiat Chrysler shares volatile after France refers emissions case to prosecutor – Reuters: Shares in Fiat Chrysler were volatile in early trade on Tuesday after French investigators referred the carmaker for possible prosecution over abnormal emissions of nitrogen oxide pollutants from some of its diesel engines.
- Vauxhall calls for vehicle fire database following Zafira fire issue – Autocar: The car maker proposed the database during its meeting with the UK Government’s Transport Select Committee, following a series of Mk2 Vauxhall Zafiras catching fire
- Fiat Chrysler Readies Another Hot-Rod SUV as Boom Seen Lasting – Bloomberg: For consumers torn between a sport utility vehicle and a muscle car, Fiat … At this week’s Chicago Auto Show, the automaker will bill the Dodge…
- Honda, Hitachi teaming up on electric car motors – Nikkei: Honda Motor and Hitachi Automotive Systems are joining hands to establish a company to develop and produce motors for electric cars.
- Uber’s Big Fat Indian Wedding Service – Bloomberg: but equally important — is the appeal of rent-a-car-type … a diminished ability to service the debt they took on to buy their vehicles.
- Honda, Hitachi Car Unit to Ally as Vehicle Tech Push Accelerates – Bloomberg: Honda Motor Co. and Hitachi Automotive Systems Ltd. plan to announce a business partnership Tuesday afternoon in Tokyo, amid a wave of alliances…
- Uber Hires Veteran NASA Engineer to Develop Flying Cars – Bloomberg: … He says each flying car company would need to independently negotiate with suppliers…
- Elon Musk’s Tesla, SpaceX Enlist In Legal Fight To Roll Back Trump Immigration Ban – Forbes: President Donald Trump, right, talks with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, center, and White House chief strategist Steve Bannon during a meeting…
- Uber’s Elevated Ambitions for a Flying Car – Bloomberg: ‘s Brad Stone reports on ride-hailing company Uber’s hiring of veteran NASA engineer Mark Moore to work on a flying car initiative.
- Weaker Yen a Key Factor in Toyota Forecasts – Bloomberg: ‘s Rosalind Chin reports on the earnings and performance of Toyota, and on the company’s outlook for U.S. trade policy. Chin speaks on…
- Weak yen, US comeback blunt Toyota’s profit decline – Nikkei: Toyota Motor owes its earnings upgrade for the year ending in March to a softer yen and an improved performance in the U.S. Yet…