Auto News For Thursday, July 30, 2015 - Honda Profits Rise To $1.5B Last Quarter
Here are the six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews and videos for Friday, July 31, 2015. INSIDE THE AUTO INDUSTRY Despite drastic recalls, the Honda Motor Company's quarterly profit increased 20% to $1.5 billion thanks in part to exchange rates. INSIDE THE AUTO BUYBACK BUSINESS Maybe Fiat Chrysler Automobiles won't have to buy back as many vehicles as first thought. Not only was the automaker tasked with covering a fine of $105 million and told to pay some owners to have their vehicles recalled, early reports also suggested that 193,000 vehicles would have to be bought back. That number is now down to 175,000 vehicles, including the Ram 1500 (2009-2011), Dodge Dakota (2009-2011), 2009 Chrysler Aspen, and 2009 Dodge Durango.
RECALL Ford Motor Company is recalling 7165 copies of 2015 Ford Taurus, 2015 Ford Flex, 2015 Lincoln MKS, 2015 Lincoln MKT, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer because they, "have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied." AUTOTRADER These were the 15 best-selling vehicles in Canada in the first-half of 2015, with special notes made for honourable mentions like the Volkswagen Golf (Canada's fastest-growing nameplate) and the top-selling luxury vehicle (Mercedes-Benz C-Class). REVIEW Is a front-wheel-drive, basic trim level Hyundai Tucson the typical press fleet choice? Not at all, but a 2016 2.0L SE front-driver is exactly what Car & Driver was given to test. "In a world where the base-level Honda CR-V wears its poverty on its sleeves with pressed-steel wheels, lots of black-plastic trim, and little delete panels replacing the features the bargain customer skipped, the humblest Tucson looks and feels different." WATCH When in Malta, do as the humans do. Cliff diving dogs will alter the way you look at your morning.
- Ford And Lincoln Recall Nearly 8,000 New Cars For Parking Brakes
If you own a 2015-2016 Ford Explorer, 2015 Ford Taurus, 2015 Ford Flex, 2015 Lincoln MKS or 2015 Lincoln MKT built in May this year, chances are that your car is included in FoMoCo's latest recall. Read more »...
- Auto News For Friday, August 21, 2015 - Mk2 Volkswagen Phaeton Launch Delayed
Here are the five must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews and videos for Friday, August 21, 2015. INSIDE THE AUTO INDUSTRY Don't act so surprised. Volkswagen is pushing back the launch of a new, rather expensive Phaeton as the company pursues...
- Auto News For Thursday, April 30, 2015 - Fca Margins Suck
Here are five must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews, and videos for Thursday, April 30, 2015. Your normal news editor, Steffani, is off today. INSIDE THE AUTO BUSINESS Like a 20-something single female who endlessly goes on and on and on...