(October 3, 2014) PARIS — Reinforcing its commitment to product development and global expansion, Jaguar Land Rover, the UK’s leading manufacturer of premium vehicles, showcased its breakthrough Land Rover Discovery Sport and Jaguar XE models Thursday at the Paris Auto Show.

Dr Ralf Speth, chief executive officer, said:  “The Jaguar XE and the Land Rover Discovery Sport are at the very heart of the UK’s manufacturing renaissance. 

(October 3, 2014) DETROIT — General Motors will recall 117,651 vehicles in North America to fix a chassis control module defect that could encounter an electrical short that might cause engines to stall.

While the company said the problem can occur in only about 1 percent of the recalled units, it issued a stop-delivery notice to dealers covering 2013 and 2014 models of Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban; Cadillac CTS, Escalade and Escalade SUV; GMC Yukon; and only the 2014 models of the Chevrolet Traverse, Express van and Silverado HD; GMC Acadia, Savana van and Sierra HD.

(October 3, 2014) WINDSOR, Ontario — Chrysler Canada has announced its 58th consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth, signifying the longest sales streak in the Company’s history. September 2014 were 23,742, compared with 19,858 sold in September 2013, an increase of 20 per cent. The September figure contributes to the best calendar-year-to-date sales through nine months in the Company’s history.

(October 3, 2014) PARIS — The Fiat 500X, the latest addition to the Fiat 500 family, made its world début at the Paris Motor Show. The Fiat 500X is a crossover not only in terms of vehicle segments, but also in terms of its potential customers. With two versions on offer, there is a 500X to suit every need and taste: one is designed to appeal to those with a fun-loving, spirited, metropolitan outlook while another, more rugged version has been designed with stylish, active adventures in mind.