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A host of new vehicles have been unveiled for the Philippines market at the Manila International Auto S
how.
Among them are Russian vehicles...

The quality chief for Japanese air bag maker Takata Corp. told a Senate committee Thursday that a national recall of driver's side air bag inflators is not necessary.

In testimony before the Commerce...

Under pressure from federal regulators, Honda is expanding a recall of driver's side air bags to all 50 states.

The air bags, made by Japanese supplier Takata Corp., can explode with too much force, sending metal shrapnel...

Lawmakers on Thursday demanded General Motors fire its chief lawyer and open its compensation plan to more potential victims as a Senate subcommittee delved deeper into deadly recalls.

Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo.,...

House members questioned whether the culture at General Motors could truly change as they grilled CEO Mary Barra about the actions she's taken since GM admitted that it failed to act on a deadly...

HEADLINE: Honda to recall 410,000 vehicles for brake issue

CAPTION: Honda Motor Co. will recall more than 410,000 Odyssey minivans and Element small trucks because of braking system problems that could make it tougher...

General Motors CEO Mary Barra underwent a second day of harsh questioning from Congress Wednesday, as lawmakers pressed her for answers about mistakes the company made in not recalling cars with a defective...

FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: apus054815Takata will recall another 35 million to 40 million air bag inflators, a stunning increase that will more than double what is already the largest automotive recall in American history, the...

FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: 4033251LEAD IN:Seven-seater MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) and SUVs (sports utility vehicles) are growing in popularity and are generating increased interest at this year's Beijing Auto Show.Experts say...

LEAD IN:Seven-seater MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) and SUVs (sports utility vehicles) are growing in popularity and are generating increased interest at this year's Beijing Auto Show.Experts say it's down to the policy change which now...

Car manufacturers are seeking to dazzle with their visions of the future at the International Automobile Festival in Paris.

Concept cars were...

Japanese air bag maker Takata Corp. has filed for bankruptcy protection in Tokyo and the U.S., overwhelmed by lawsuits and recall costs related to its production of defective air bag inflators linked to the deaths of at least 16...

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Google's self driving car division fought hard to shake off fears over the safety of autonomous cars, as it announced a new partnership with Ja
guar.
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The hands-free highway commute is becoming closer to reality.

Honda says it has developed a car that can drive itself on the freeway. While the car is just a prototype, Honda says the...

HEADLINE: Toyota suspending sales of vehicles involved in large U.S. recall

CAPTION: Toyota is suspending U.S. sales of eight recalled vehicle models to fix accelerator pedals that stick. (Jan
. 26)
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An imported car that sells for more than 20-thousand US dollars was turned into scrap on Thursday at a New Jersey junkyard because it did not meet American road safety standards.

The Austin Mini was destroyed after being...

A potential safety crisis over defective air bags widened this week as the U.S. government issued an urgent plea to more than 4.7 million people to get their cars fixed.

The inflator mechanisms in the air bags can...

HEADLINE: Toyota to announce action soon for Prius hybrids

CAPTION: Toyota said Sunday that it will soon announce plans to deal with braking problems in its prized Prius hybrid amid reports it has decided to issue a recall...

Congress demanded answers from the new CEO of General Motors about why it took at least a decade to recall cars with a defective part that is now linked to 13 deaths.

GM CEO Mary Barra told the...

General Motors issued a new recall of 1.5 million vehicles Monday, part of an effort to assure buyers that it's moving faster to fix safety defects in its cars and trucks.

Last month, more than 1.6 million small...

Honda is the latest company to show of its self-driving car.

The car maker is working on technology that allows vehicles to signal and change lanes by themse
lves.
The...

FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: 4039688LEAD IN: A Canadian tour company has taken people's love of fast cars to the ultimate level in sports adventures. Car fanatics get the chance to buckle up for a drive along a highway with...

LEAD IN:Drivers can now get advice about their car's faults, history and safety simply by plugging in a device.The Finova Connect fits into the vehicle's OBD port and feeds back data that could be useful to drivers and their insurance...

LEAD IN: A Canadian tour company has taken people's love of fast cars to the ultimate level in sports adventures. Car fanatics get the chance to buckle up for a drive along a highway with hairpin turns, steep cliffs, and dizzying heights...