Nissan, the Japanese carmaker, has recalled over 134,000 US cars sold under its luxury brand Infiniti, following an internal investigation which revealed that a wiring flaw could cause the airbag to shut off in an event of a crash.
Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics have signed an agreement to begin delivery of a pure battery electric version of Ford Transit Connect van to customers in Europe beginning in late summer 2011.
Global powertrain supplier BorgWarner has acquired Dytech ENSA, a producer of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers, to strengthen its strategic position and to address the technology challenges of optimizing the air and exhaust system for lower emissions, improved fuel economy and performance.
Nissan Vietnam has launched the new Grand Livina MPV, which will be available with an electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission or six-speed manual transmission and offered in two trim levels. The company said that the Grand Livina MPV will lead its brand expansion in Vietnam.
American Honda Motor has reported sales of 108,262 vehicles in March, 2010, an increase of 17.8% compared to 88,379 vehicles in the same period a year ago. Year-to-date sales were 256,412, representing an increase of 12.5% based on the daily selling rate.
Hyundai has unveiled new 2011 Sonata Hybrid with new approaches in hybrid powertrain design, battery technology and vehicle appearance. The company said that the Sonata Hybrid is its first hybrid in the US market.
Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA) has unveiled new 2011 S60 sport sedan that introduces new safety technology Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake. The Volvo S60 sport sedan is expected to arrive at dealerships later this fall.
Infiniti has unveiled all-new second-generation of 2011 Infiniti QX full-size SUV that is designed to offer a five-star travel experience, and is scheduled to go on sale at Infiniti retailers nationwide this summer.
BorgWarner Thermal Systems has opened a new 65,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in a high-tech business park near Chennai, India, to provide manufacturing, engineering, sales, and administrative space and room for future expansion.
Mercedes-Benz do Brasil said that it plans to increase its commercial vehicle production capacity in order to meet expected sales growth in the Brazilian and Latin American markets in 2010 and following years.
Balqon Corp, a developer and manufacturer of zero emissions heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications, has entered into a dealer agreement with Industrias IVOR, a distributor of heavy equipment and material handling equipment, including heavy-duty trucks, in Colombia.
