Archive for January, 2012

Ford recalls 525,000 vehicles for fire, power loss problems

Sunday, January 15th, 2012


 Ford recalls 525,000 vehicles for fire, power loss problemsFord Motor Co. is recalling more than 270,000 Ford Escapes from the 2001-02 model years for a fire risk, and advising owners not to park in their garages until the problem is fixed.
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Chrysler CEO cautiously optimistic about industry’s future

Sunday, January 15th, 2012


 Chrysler CEO cautiously optimistic about industrys futureFiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne says the automobile industry remains in an era of historic change and challenges, but said there is cause for hope.
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EV designers choose fancy or familiar

Sunday, January 15th, 2012


 EV designers choose fancy or familiarThe electric cars on display this week at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit are adopting one of two overriding design philosophies: Make it exciting, or make it familiar.
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