Honda is recalling over 104,000 models sold in the US over the last 14 years to fix faulty air bag cartridges.
It is part of the global recall of models with Takata airbags found to send metal fragments into drivers’ faces when they go off in an accident.
Volkswagen will reduce shifts and lay off at least 150 workers at its Russian car plant in Kaluga.
The plant will work four days a week from April to July this year, while in May the number of shifts will decrease to two from three, VW said. Production will be suspended for two weeks on May 5-8 and May 12-15.
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin travelled to Cornwall to see how millions of pounds of government investment will increase connectivity across the county.
As part of the tour he heard the views of local people about plans to dual the A30 near Truro between Carland Cross to Chiverton Cross, a scheme announced in December 2014 as part of the government’s ambitious £15 billion Road investment strategy. This £250 million scheme will improve the road that links Exeter to Cambourne, a key route for local residents and businesses.
Honda UK has announced a new personal lines partnership deal which appoints Aviva – the UK’s largest general insurer – as its sole supplier of Honda Car Insurance.
As well as offering Honda Car Insurance, Aviva also provides a five day drive-away insurance policy to every buyer of a new or approved used Honda vehicle bought from one of its 150 UK franchise dealers.
