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Full speed ahead for automated braking

Forty countries have agreed to require new cars and light commercial vehicles be equipped with automated braking systems starting as soon as next year.

2019-02-14 08:58 0

1.7m more cars recalled over fatal airbags

Subaru, Tesla, BMW, Volkswagen, Daimler Vans, Mercedes and Ferrari are recalling about 1.7m vehicles to replace potentially deadly airbag inflators made by Takata Corp of Japan.

2019-02-11 08:45 0

Ford recalls 2019 Ranger pick-ups for shifter interlock problem

Ford issued a safety compliance recall on Wednesday for some 3,500 units of 2019 Ford Ranger vehicles due to possible shifter interlock functionality.

2019-02-07 10:39 0

Tesla recalls Model S vehicles in China over defective airbags

Electric vehicle maker Tesla will recall 14,123 of its Model S vehicles in China to replace potentially faulty front passenger airbags, according to China's market regulator.

2019-01-20 14:39 0

Car plate price hits 89,565 yuan (US$13,217) this month

Shanghai's car plate auction for January concluded Saturday morning, with 168,614 people signing up for 12,832 car plates, making the success rate stand at 7.6 percent.