Author: Automotive News Feed
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GM probed in recall delay on ignition defect linked to 13 deaths
U.S. regulators are investigating why GM took years to recall 1.6 million cars over an ignition-switch defect linked to 13 deaths in crashes.
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Volvo concept previews sleek look of future wagons, simpler interiors
Volvo previewed the sleek look of its future station wagons today with the Concept Estate, which also reveals the automaker’s intention to offer simpler interiors. The three-door sports wagon debuts next week at the Geneva auto show.
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Mini previews bigger Clubman wagon
Mini will debut the Clubman concept station wagon at the Geneva auto show. The concept previews the iconic marque’s longest and widest model to date.
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VW recalls almost 600,000 Caddy vans on tailgate malfunction
VW is recalling 589,000 Caddy vans globally to fix a condition that may cause an open tailgate to snap shut.
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Ford polishes Mustang convertible to rival Europe’s best
Ford has completely redesigned the soft-top on its new Mustang as the automaker prepares to take on Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW convertibles in global markets including Europe.
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Why the PSA-Dongfeng deal does more harm than good
The bailout that PSA negotiated with the French government and Dongfeng will prop up the French automaker in the short term but could cripple its competitiveness in the long run.
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Honda will end output of Insight hybrid as sales trail Prius
Honda will end production of the Insight, the first hybrid vehicle introduced in Europe, after demand plunged and sales lagged behind Toyota’s Prius.