BMW is lowering sales and earnings targets for the 2024 fiscal year, in a move the luxury German car maker said was partially triggered by hefty expenses of addressing a braking system recall that impacts more than 1.5 million vehicles worldwide.
Eric Ebron, a highly acclaimed leadership expert with a decade of Marine Corps experience and a proven track record in the aerospace industry, is set to release his latest book, “Highway to Skyway Leadership: Charting a Course for Excellence in Automotive and Aerospace Leaders.” This guide offers a unique perspective on leadership, drawing from Eric’s extensive background to provide readers with practical tools and strategies to excel in the competitive aerospace and automotive fields.
Q: Good morning. As I approach my eighth decade, I remember being told to place my hands at the 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock position on the steering wheel. With airbags I’m wondering if 4-and-8 position would protect broken arms better in an airbag deployment.
Ascent Dealer Services, a leading insurance agency specializing in wealth-building solutions for automotive, RV, marine, and power-sports dealers, proudly announces the celebration of its 5th anniversary.
Adam Marburger, a renowned entrepreneur and martial artist, has launched Growth Zone, a dynamic and cost-effective networking circle designed to foster personal and professional development.
Q: I recently completed a 1,400-mile trip in my 2018 Cadillac XT5. Once home I took the car in for an oil change and was told that my radiator was about a quart low of coolant.
A rollover crash of a semi-truck took place on the Eisenhower Expressway at approximately 5:20 a.m. Wednesday, leading to a closure of the nearby eastbound lanes, Illinois State Police said. The truck was carrying a load of approximately 27,000 pounds of canned goods, which remained intact after the crash on I-290, according to police. As of 8 a.m. on Wednesday, eastbound lanes near the crash site — which occurred just east of the interchange with I-294 — still remained entirely blocked, state police said. Traffic is being diverted to southbound I-294. Illinois State Police are investigating the crash.
Q: I’ve noticed recently that many newer model cars have the rear turning signals and taillights much lower, along the rear bumper line.
The U.S. government’s auto safety agency is investigating a potential “loss of motive power” in more than 94,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles, after receiving complaints for cars outside the scope of an earlier recall involving an engine shutdown condition in the same SUV model.
General Motors will pay nearly $146 million in penalties to the federal government because 5.9 million of its older vehicles don’t comply with emissions and fuel economy standards.