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More lawsuits filed against Honda, Takata over air bags
The recall crisis involving Takata-made air bags exploding with too much force and spraying vehicle occupants with metal shrapnel is growing, with two more lawsuits filed over accidents in older Honda cars.
By BEN KLAYMAN
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IEA sees 2015 oil demand growth much lower, supply hitting prices
Demand for oil in 2015 will grow far slower than previously forecast as global economies remain weak, the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday, and prices may extend their sharp fall so long as OPEC shows no sign of countering a supply surge.
Honda recalls 43,000 2014-2015 Acuras in U.S. to fix front belts
Honda Motor Co (7267.T) said Monday it is recalling 43,000 Acura luxury models in the United States to fix faulty seat belts.
Growth worries grip world's stock, oil markets
European stock markets fell for a second day on Wednesday, pushing world share indices back toward their lowest in six months as concern mounts over global economic growth.
Denso not seeking big M&A, could buy smaller firms
Denso Corp (6902.T), the world's second-biggest car-parts supplier, does not plan to join global rivals in bulking up through a big merger but it is looking to buy smaller parts makers with niche technologies, the company's head said.
By MAKI SHIRAKI
Latest GM recalls cover 57,000-plus vehicles
General Motors Co said on Saturday it was recalling more than 57,000 vehicles in the United States for potential problems ranging from a wiring problem in the steering column to inadvertent shutdown of the engine.
By Bill Trott
GM recalls 524,384 cars and SUVs globally in two actions
General Motors Co said on Friday it is recalling 524,384 cars and sport utility vehicles globally in two actions dealing with potential latch and loose part issues.
