Toyota is recalling about 2.87 million SUVs worldwide after rear seat belts separated in one fatal accident in Canada and during a crash that injured a passenger in the U.S. The recall includes 625,000 RAV4 models in Europe.
Volvo sees record sales, higher earnings in 2016 after strong 2015
Volvo forecast record sales and higher profit this year, after strong demand for its cars in Europe and the U.S. tripled its operating profit to $776.6 million in 2015.
Fiat Chrysler will extend temporary layoffs at Maserati plant, union says
Fiat Chrysler will continue using temporary layoffs at its Grugliasco plant in Turin to adjust to lower demand for the Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli models it builds there, a union said.
Small diesel cars vulnerable to post-VW scandal reforms
A tougher European testing regime following Volkswagen’s emissions test cheating scandal could mean new small diesel car models are modified or withdrawn, industry association ACEA said.
Tougher emissions tests in Europe could hit small diesel cars, auto lobby says
A tougher European testing regime following Volkswagen’s emissions cheating scandal could mean new small diesel car models are modified or withdrawn by automakers, the region’s auto lobby said.
Jaguar will unveil F-Type range topper
Jaguar will next month unveil a high-performance version of its F-Type two-seat model. The F-Type SVR will become the brand’s fastest and most powerful production road car.
Dutch foundation seeking VW damages says it has investor support
A Dutch foundation trying to recover damages for VW investors said it has won the support of dozens of shareholders.
Renault will build Nissan van at French plant
Renault will build the new NV300 van for Nissan at its Sandouville plant in northern France. The contract will boost Sandouville production by 100,000 units and involves a $256 million investment,
European car sales rise 6% in January but VW share hit by diesel scandal
European car sales rose 6.3 percent last month, although Volkswagen, the region’s No. 1 automaker, lost sales and market share as rivals appeared to target its core brand amid the company’s diesel-emissions scandal.
Ford to add EcoSport, Ka output in Romania, report says
Ford will add production of two models, the Ka minicar and EcoSport small SUV, at its underused plant in Craiova, Romania, a report said.