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CARMAKERS NEWS * USA & Germany
* Germany - Ford may close Belgian plant
Cologne,North Rhine-Westphalia,Germany -The Detroit News, by Karl Henkel -October 23, 2012: -- Ford Motor Co. has plans to close its factory in Genk, Belgium, according to multiple overseas media reports, which could help it save millions of dollars in Europe, where the automaker this year expects to lose $1 billion... German national newspaper said sources have confirmed that Ford would like to close the Genk Assembly Plant by the end of next year, but unions would vehemently oppose any such decision... Ford declined to comment on any union meetings. A spokesman, when asked about future Mondeo production — the vehicle is manufactured at Genk — also declined to comment...
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* Michigan / USA - GM upgrading '13 Volt software to fix glitch
Detroit,MICH,USA -The Detroit News, by David Shepardson and Melissa Burden -October 23, 2012: -- General Motors Co. said Monday it is upgrading the software on about 4,000 2013 plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt cars because a glitch could cause the electric motor to shut down... GM said the issue only impacts owners that use the delayed charging function — which allows owners to recharge the vehicle at certain times... GM confirmed the owner's comments were accurate and said it had sent letters Friday to all 4,000 owners...
* DC / USA - 2012-2013 Nissan Altima Recall Issued For Suspension Woes
Washington,DC,USA -The Car Connection, by Suzanne Kane -Oct 22, 2012: -- Nissan is conducting a safety recall of certain 2012 and 2013 model year Altima sedans for a problem with loose suspension bolts that could result in a loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk... A notice posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website puts the number of vehicles potentially affected at 13,919...
* DC / USA - 2011-2013 Ford Fiesta Recall Issued For Side Airbag Problem
Washington,DC,USA -The Car Connection, by Suzanne Kane -Oct 22, 2012: -- Ford is conducting a voluntary safety recall of certain 2011 through 2013 model year Fiesta subcompact cars to fix a problem with the side airbag... A notice posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website indicates that an estimated 154,604 Fiestas in the United States may be affected by the recall. Affected vehicles were built at Ford’s Cuautitlan, Mexico plant from November 3, 2009 through September 21, 2012...
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