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U.S. regulator: Chrysler recall delay hikes air bag risk
Chrysler Group LLC must expand its regional recall of vehicles with Takata Corp (7312.T) air bags and begin notifying customers of the action by Monday, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
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Two more deaths identified by GM ignition-switch program
Two additional deaths have been attributed to a faulty ignition switch in General Motors Co (GM.N) vehicles, bringing the total to 35, according a report on Monday from the lawyer overseeing a program to compensate for deaths and accidents linked to the part.
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Toyota Lexus to recall some 2006-2011 models due to fuel leak
Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) will recall 422,509 of its luxury brand Lexus vehicles in the United States because of a possible fuel leak that increases the risk of fire, U.S. regulators said on Friday.
By Bernie Woodall; Editing by Lisa Von Ahn
Special Report: Plant with troubled past at center of Takata air bag probe
The dusty, industrial town of Ciudad Frontera, Mexico, has moved from the far reaches of the global auto supply chain to the front lines of an investigation into why air bags from Takata Corp are blowing up with lethal force in accidents.
By JOANNA ZUCKERMAN BERNSTEIN AND BEN KLAYMAN
Ford keeps pushing for lighter cars despite oil price fall
Ford Motor Co's (F.N) drive to make its sport utility vehicles (SUV) and other models lighter to save fuel and boost performance will not be delayed by a recent drop in oil prices, Executive Chairman Bill Ford said on Wednesday.
By MARTIN DOKOUPIL
Ford recalls 65,000 Fusion models on ignition key issues
Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Tuesday said it is recalling about 65,000 Fusion sedans in North America because the key can be removed from the ignition even if the car is not in the "park" position 30 minutes after the ignition is off, the company said.
By Bernie Woodall; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama
Strikes cast shadow over Ford's South African investment prospects
U.S. carmaker Ford is hesitant about investing further in its South African operation because of repeated production stoppages caused by strikes, its regional chief said on Thursday.
By Tiisetso Motsoeneng; Editing by Joe Brock and David Goodman
Hyundai, Kia unveil share buybacks after anger over property purchase
Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS) and affiliate Kia Motors (000270.KS) unveiled share buybacks worth a combined 670 billion won ($615 million), in an apparent bid to appease investors angered by the sky-high price paid for property to house new headquarters.
By HYUNJOO JIN
