// 15 Mar 2010

Toyota facing more investigations - Chicago Tribune

Reuters

Toyota facing more investigations Chicago Tribune Criminal charges against automakers, particularly on safety issues, are rare. Allan Kam, a former senior enforcement attorney at NHTSA until 2000, ... D.A. sues Toyota, claiming defects and deceptionOCRegister all 510 news articles »

// 15 Mar 2010

Some Automakers Unite For Global Electric Vehicle Charging Standard - EarthTechling (blog)

CNET

Some Automakers Unite For Global Electric Vehicle Charging Standard EarthTechling (blog) Most of us are forced to lug around multiple chargers for our many portable electronic devices. ... Charge 'er up: Japanese automakers back standard for electric vehicle ...ZDNet (blog) Japanese Automakers Team Up To Promote EV StandardsTheCarConnection.com (blog) Automakers embrace standardized rechargersMontreal Gazette just-auto.com (subscription) -Motoring -Inhabitat (blog) all 134 news articles »

// 15 Mar 2010

Saab Shops for “Technology Partners” to Develop Vehicles, Components - Automobile Magazine

AutoSpies.com

Saab Shops for “Technology Partners” to Develop Vehicles, Components Automobile Magazine In fact, executives claim other automakers are actually approaching the company to create new liaisons. “We have been approached by five to six OEMs who are ... SAAB Looking To Share Technology With Other FirmsMotor Authority (blog) Saab To Launch A Supercar Based On The Aero X Concept?Mibz (blog) all 33 news articles »

// 15 Mar 2010

US Automakers: Natural Gas? We Don't Need No Stinking Natural Gas - BNET

US Automakers: Natural Gas? We Don't Need No Stinking Natural Gas BNET Such a massive resource is a boon for US automakers who want to develop natural gas-powered vehicles. Problem is, they're not interested. ... and more »

// 15 Mar 2010

Consumer Reports: Rating the Automakers - WHTM-TV

Consumer Reports: Rating the Automakers WHTM-TV As for American cars, Ford inched up to a 64-the only American automaker to improve over last year. General Motors, with a score of 57, is still second from ... and more »

// 15 Mar 2010

No easy answer for the Toyota problem - Washington Post

TheCarConnection.com (blog)

No easy answer for the Toyota problem Washington Post Ultimately, Audi and other automakers implemented features that required brakes to be depressed when shifting gears out of park, and reports of sudden ... Toyota stock, credit in tug-of-war as crisis easesReuters Ford Had 20 Acceleration Deaths as Regulators Cited Human ErrorBusinessWeek Toyota careful not to blame drivers in sudden accelerationUSA Today The Keene Sentinel all 47 news articles »

// 15 Mar 2010

China urges car makers to improve quality, set up recall systems - The Canadian Press

China urges car makers to improve quality, set up recall systems The Canadian Press SHANGHAI, China — China is urging its automakers to upgrade quality and set up accountable recall systems to handle defects, amid growing awareness of such ... China urges automakers to improve quality controlGasgoo automotive news China urges car makers to improve quality, set up recall systemsPlain Dealer China's automakers urged to improve quality managementXinhua People's Daily Online -BusinessWeek -Trading Markets (press release) all 53 news articles »

// 15 Mar 2010

Chinese automaker BYD plans massive expansion - AFP

Reuters

Chinese automaker BYD plans massive expansion AFP HONG KONG — Chinese automaker BYD Co. said Monday it had massive expansion plans this year and would consider building a plant in the United States, ... China's BYD sees profit soar on strong auto salesThe Associated Press Buffett-Backed BYD's Profit Almost Quadruples as Car Sales RiseBusinessWeek all 232 news articles »

// 14 Mar 2010

Automakers' competition fierce for law-enforcement fleets - USA Today

Los Angeles Times

Automakers' competition fierce for law-enforcement fleets USA Today Though automakers often disparage fleet sales, such as to cities or rental agencies, as a low-profit business and a last resort, they've become increasingly ... Ford Police Interceptor revealed, set to hit the streets in 2011AutoWeek Carmakers show off police lineupsClarksville Leaf Chronicle all 210 news articles »

// 13 Mar 2010

Toyota is just the latest automaker to face auto safety litigation - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Toyota is just the latest automaker to face auto safety litigation Los Angeles Times Consumers, insurers, federal regulators and automakers themselves also play big roles, but lawsuits are credited with such innovations as impact-absorbing ... and more »