US safety agency opens investigation into Honda Accords; air bags may not inflate in crash
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating reports that air bags on some older Honda Accords may not inflate in a crash.
Automotive supplier planning $150 million Tuscaloosa plant, expected to create 650 jobs
An automotive parts supply company based in India is planning to build a $150 million plant in Tuscaloosa and create 650 jobs, Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley announced Thursday.
General Motors adds 181,000 cars to 2014 headlamp recall; other vehicles may need a 2nd repair
General Motors is adding 181,000 cars in the U.S. and Canada to a 2014 recall for headlights that can stop working.
Ford recalls over 26,000 trucks to fix seat belt anchors
Ford is recalling just over 26,000 trucks in the U.S. and Canada because some front seat belts may not be anchored in the right position.
Feds investigate Volkswagen air bags after inflator ruptures in crash of late-model SUV
U.S. safety regulators are investigating a June collision between a Volkswagen SUV and a deer in which a Takata air bag inflated with too much force.
Volkswagen recalls 420,000 vehicles, including the Passat, Jetta and GTI, for air bag issue
Volkswagen is recalling 420,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of a problem with its front air bag that can prevent it from deploying in a crash.
Fiat Chrysler recalling 85,816 Chrysler 200 sedans for defect that could lead to stalling
Fiat Chrysler is recalling 85,816 Chrysler 200 sedans globally because of an electrical problem that could cause the vehicles to stall.
GM recalls 73,424 Chevrolet Cobalts for defective air bag wiring
General Motors is recalling 73,424 Chevrolet Cobalt small cars globally because improper wiring could prevent the roof-mounted driver's side air bag from deploying after a crash.
About 3,500 American SportWorks off-road utility vehicles recalled because throttle can fail
American SportWorks is recalling about 3,500 off-road utility vehicles because the throttle can fail and cause the driver to lose control.
Discount Tire, America's Tire chains recall 79,513 truck and SUV replacement tires
The Discount Tire and America's Tire chains are recalling nearly 80,000 light truck and SUV replacement tires because the tread can separate.
Mazda recalls over 193,000 CX-9 SUVs to fix front suspension parts that can rust, come loose
Mazda is recalling its biggest SUV to fix suspension parts that can rust and come loose, causing a loss of steering control.
Summer deals, demand for SUVs and luxury vehicles keeps US auto sales hot in July
Summer deals and big demand for SUVs and luxury vehicles kept U.S. auto sales strong in July.
Government investigating Harman car radios following Fiat Chrysler hacking recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Harman car radios following a recent recall of 1.4 million Fiat Chrysler cars and trucks due to a hacking vulnerability.
Fiat Chrysler recalls Dodge Chargers because air bags can inflate if doors slammed too hard
Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 322,000 sedans worldwide because side air bags can inflate if doors are slammed too hard.
Honda records 20 pct rise in profit on cheap yen despite costs of massive air bag recalls
Japanese automaker Honda is seeing a 20 percent jump in fiscal first quarter profit on the back of a cheap yen that offset the damage from a massive air bag recall.
Hercules recalling 90,000 SUV tires; tread can separate and increase crash risk
An Ohio company is recalling about 90,000 SUV tires because the tread can separate, causing a loss of air and increasing the risk of a crash.
Restructuring costs at truck division hit bottom line at Volkswagen in Q2
Automaker Volkswagen AG says profits slipped by 16 percent in the second quarter.
Mini recalling about 35,000 cars to strengthen resistance to side-impact crashes
Mini is recalling about 35,000 cars in the U.S. and Canada because they don't meet side-impact crash-test requirements.
US safety agency denies request to investigate millions of Fiat Chrysler power control modules
U.S. auto safety regulators have rejected a request to investigate power system failures in almost 5 million Fiat Chrysler vehicles.
Mitsubishi, United Auto Workers say they'll work together to find buyer for Illinois plant
Mitsubishi Motors and the United Auto Workers said Monday that they will work together to look for a buyer for the central Illinois plant the company plans to close.