– Fiat-Chrysler is recalling more than 1 million Ram pickups in the U.S. for airbags that can suddenly deploy without warning, according to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. – – Following a $105 million total fine involving axle and steering defects on other Ram pickups, the automaker issued two separate recalls for 2012-2015 models. The first recall affects 1.06 million trucks, affecting 1500 through 5500 trim levels
– Fiat-Chrysler is recalling more than 1 million Ram pickups in the U.S. for airbags that can suddenly deploy without warning, according to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. – – Following a $105 million total fine involving axle and steering defects on other Ram pickups, the automaker issued two separate recalls for 2012-2015 models. The first recall affects 1.06 million trucks, affecting 1500 through 5500 trim levels
More bad news for Fiat Chrysler: After today’s announcement that the company must pay up to $105 million in fines for improperly handling 23 separate recalls, the automaker has announced that it is prepared to buy back some of the 578,000 Dodge and Ram pickup trucks and Dodge and Chrysler SUVs that it failed to fix during multiple recalls. Update: FCA responds with clarified numbers. – The Detroit News reports that Fiat Chrysler has
More bad news for Fiat Chrysler: After today’s announcement that the company must pay up to $105 million in fines for improperly handling 23 separate recalls, the automaker has announced that it will buy back as many as 578,000 Dodge and Ram pickup trucks and Dodge and Chrysler SUVs that it failed to fix during numerous recalls. – The Detroit News reports that Fiat Chrysler has agreed to buy back 578,000
-What It Is: The Q6 is a four-door CUV closely related to the next-generation Q5. It will come to market with alternative powertrains only, including a fully battery-electric version. A plug-in hybrid will follow, and there is the possibility of a hydrogen-fueled model, as well. Although it has four doors, the Q6 will have a coupelike roofline and an extremely low coefficient of drag. Inside, it will feature the next
By Alan Baldwin MANAMA, April 15 (Reuters) – A Chinese Grand Prix podium hostess who had champagne sprayed in her face by race winner Lewis Hamilton has played down the incident after the Formula One world champion was accused of sexist bullying. “It lasted for only one or two seconds, and I didn’t think too much about it,” Liu Siying, a 22-year-old graduate of the Shanghai Institute of Visual Art
By Krishna N. Das NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Fewer power cuts are likely in India this summer after a surge in output at Coal India helped generators amass record stocks, a turnaround for Narendra Modi who had to battle a power crisis within months of becoming prime minister last May. Fast-track mine approvals, tighter production oversight and more flexibility in coal sales have helped power station stocks recover from a
Filed under: Design, Home Improvement, House of the Day Courtesy of The Pure HouseEnergy efficient homes can cost about 10% more to build, but can pay off dramatically in savings over time. An optimistic view of housing in the future is that all homes will be built to require minimal energy to operate and to be healthy living environments. One example is the Pure House in Westport, Connecticut. Built using
Sales of existing homes in Canada rose in March from February as gains in the biggest markets of Toronto and Vancouver continued to support the rest of the country, the Canadian Real Estate Association said on Wednesday. The industry group for Canadian real estate agents said sales activity was up 4.1 percent last month from February. CREA’s home price index rose 4.95 percent from March 2014.
By Zachary Fagenson MIAMI (Reuters) – Blackstone Group LP has secured a $600 million loan for a Florida developer turning a once dingy, warehouse district in Miami into a premier luxury retail destination, according to sources familiar with the deal. Blackstone will hold a $100 million mezzanine portion of the loan with the Bank of China providing $250 million, Craig Robins, president and chief executive of Miami-based Dacra Development, told
Jaguar’s Mini Miglia British automaker Jaguar Land Rover is giving itself a head start in the historic Italian Mille Miglia race May 14-17 with a mini version of the event. The inaugural “Mini Miglia” event was designed to let the team heading to Italy get accustomed to various vehicles. Additionally, the brand will benefit from the mounting excitement that its pre-race escapades generate among social media followers. “The Mille Miglia
Jaguar’s Mini Miglia British automaker Jaguar Land Rover is giving itself a head start in the historic Italian Mille Miglia race May 14-17 with a mini version of the event. The inaugural “Mini Miglia” event was designed to let the team heading to Italy get accustomed to various vehicles. Additionally, the brand will benefit from the mounting excitement that its pre-race escapades generate among social media followers. “The Mille Miglia
Bespoke illustration for Saks by Grace Ciao Department store Saks Fifth Avenue is capturing its May event programming, Glam Gardens, through illustrations using flower petals as a medium. Together with illustrator Grace Ciao, Saks will create illustrations that will mix fashion with florals to include consumers that follow the brand socially, but may not be able to attend the initiative in person. The fashion sector often relies on the artistic
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has issued a statement refuting claims that SurveyMonkey CEO David Goldberg passed away while at the gym at its Punta Mita, Mexico, property. Mr. Goldberg, husband of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, reportedly passed away from a head trauma due to falling off a treadmill during a stay at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita. As with any unexpected death, there
Lorre White is founder president/CEO of White Light Consulting By Lorre White There are few real luxury media. By that I mean there are very few sources that actually reach the ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) market. It takes more than just pretty pictures to reach the wealthiest demographic. It takes bringing them information that is relevant to them by someone that they trust. Several years back, a journalist who was being paid
