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.
