Sunday, May 18, 2014

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Factoids Week of May 12-18, 2014

* General Motors will pay $35 million in a civil settlement with the federal government over its failure to report in a timely manner a defective ignition switch in 2.6 million smaller cars, the Department of Transportation announced. In addition, the automaker signed a consent agreement which will require changes to i ... Continue reading

Renault Build 2 Million Vehicles in Brazil

The two Renault plants (PC and LCV) making up the Ayrton Senna complex in Curitiba (Brazil) have reached a production landmark. A New Logan built today became the 2,000,000th vehicle built by the complex in fifteen years. Fifteen years ago in December 1998, Renault opened its first plant in Brazil. Since then, the Grou ... Continue reading

Bentley Mulsanne named 'Best Luxury Car' at UK national awards

Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur take runner-up spot Winners decided by British public via Telegraph Motoring online poll (Crewe, 16 May 2014). Bentley’s pinnacle flagship, the Mulsanne, is honoured with the title ‘Best Luxury Car’ at the prestigious Telegraph Motoring Awards. Meanwhile, the iconic ... Continue reading