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Problem could cause loss of steering

Nissan is recalling 841,000 Micras and Cubes for a fault with the steering wheel that could cause loss of steering. The cars were built in the UK and Japan between 2002 and 2006. The problem is linked to a bolt used in the steering wheel that ...

The company is seeking better taxes in other countries

Italy's Industry Minister Flavio Zanonato will meet with Sergio Marchionne next week to ensure that Fiat Industrial will not be moving production outside the country. The company is considering moving its headquarters to the UK because of...

Formula 1 might have to get slower to get more interesting

Mark Webber is among the most experienced drivers currently in the Formula 1 paddock. He began his F1 career in 2002, so when he says F1 rules may need to be rethought, people should at least consider what he says. Webber says that the lack of exc...

It will affect over 250,000 cars

Diesel is not anywhere near as popular in North America as in Europe. The problem started in the 80s when diesel passenger cars in the US were slow, noisy, smelly and in some cases unreliable. It poisoned diesel sales in North America for a genera...

Team would have liked to have won more races

Kimi Raikkonen is one of the most enigmatic drivers in Formula 1 history. When he was asked who was going to win the drivers' championship last year, he responded "the one with the most points." He has made his career by performing w...

Alleged fraud occurred between 2010 and 2011

Three former Saab executives, CEO Jan-Aake Jonsson, Chief Financial Officer Karl-Gustav Lindstroem and general counsel Kristina Geers have been arrested by Swedish police for alleged tax fraud as part of their role with Saab between...

The factory has been making Jeeps since 1941

Chrysler's factory in Toledo, Ohio, has built its million JK chassis Jeep Wrangler, which began production in 2007. The car was a black 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition that will go to a customer in Sarasota, Florida.  ...

There are 13,000 drivers in the pilot program

Audi has begun a 13,000-car test in its home city of Ingolstadt to work on its wireless paid parking system. It calls the system “Audi connect wireless payment.” The goal is for the system to eventually be included as part of Audi...

Two cars entered in the 2013 race

SRT has announced that the Viper will make its first factory-backed return to Le Mans since 2000. The team will run two identically prepared Viper GTS-Rs in the LM GTE-Pro class.  "We’ve enjoyed some past success at Le Mans, so...

It will be on display at the Clerkenwell Design Week

Students from the Royal College of Art have created a Jaguar-inspired art installation for the Clerkenwell Design Week, the UK's leading independent design festival, from May 21-23. The students worked with Jaguar's Advanced Design team to...