TOKYO, (Reuters) – A safety test scandal at Japanese automakers widened on Monday, with Toyota Motor and Mazda both halting shipments of some vehicles after Japan’s transport ministry found irregularities in applications to certify certain models.

The irregularities were also found in applications from Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha Motor, the ministry said. The automakers were found to have submitted incorrect or manipulated safety test data when they applied for certification of the vehicles. Continue reading “Japan auto safety scandal widens, Toyota halts some shipments”

• Company surpassed 2.5 Lakh export milestone

New Delhi, 1st June 2024: Kia India, one of the fastest-growing premium carmakers in the country, registered the sale of 19,500 units in May 2024. The company recorded a Y-o-Y growth of over 3.9% compared to 18,766 units in the corresponding month of the last year.

Continue reading “Kia India reports 3.9% Y-o-Y growth in May 2024, sells 19,500 units in domestic markets”

(Reuters) – French automaker Renault and Chinese partner Geely announced a highly anticipated joint venture on Friday that will develop combustion and hybrid engines, hoping to improve the competitiveness of their legacy auto business.

The venture is aimed at developing more efficient gasoline engines and hybrid systems, as rival automakers ramp up investment in low-emission powertrains in response to slowing electric vehicle sales. Continue reading “Renault, Geely create joint venture for hybrid, combustion engines”

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday it is seeking more information in its investigation into Amazon.com’s self-driving Zoox vehicles due to unexpected braking that led to two rear-end collisions.

The agency, which opened its probe into the crashes this month, said it is seeking video of the crashes and documents from Zoox related to the vehicles. Continue reading “US agency seeks more details on self-driving Zoox crashes”

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday sued South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor Co, an auto parts plant and a labor recruiter over illegal use of child labor in Alabama.

The complaint, filed in U.S. District Court in Montgomery, Alabama, also sought an order requiring the companies to relinquish any profits related to the use of child labor. Continue reading “US sues Hyundai, others over child labor at Alabama parts plant”

Continue reading “Tesla to recall 125,227 vehicles over faulty seat belt warning system”

GENEVA, (Reuters) – The annual motor show in Geneva, Switzerland, is coming to a close after more than a century due to dwindling interest and a tough market environment, organisers said on Friday.

First staged in 1905, the Geneva International Motor Show has been a fixture of new vehicle launches, mainly in Europe, attracting at least 120 exhibitors at its peak. Continue reading “Geneva’s annual motor show to end after more than a century”

Source : PTI | New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India announced on Friday that it has signed an agreement with DBS Bank India for dealer inventory funding.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) broadens the range of inventory funding options available to more than 3,863 Maruti Suzuki sales outlets nationwide. Continue reading “Maruti Suzuki partners with DBS Bank India for dealer inventory funding”