FCA

FCA recalls 900,000 vehicles worldwide

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has said it will recall nearly 900,000 vehicles around the world to fix issues related to airbag deployment and anti-lock braking systems. The firm said it was […]

PPI payout deadline considered

The UK’s financial regulator, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering a deadline for claims over mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI). It expects that PPI customers would have until some time in […]

Jeeps USB security update criticised

Fiat Chrysler has started distributing a software patch for millions of vehicles, via a USB stick sent in the post. In July, two hackers revealed they had been able to […]

Weakness exposed in OnStar app

A researcher is advising drivers not to use a mobile app for General Motors OnStar vehicle communications system, saying hackers can exploit a security flaw in the product to unlock […]

Fiat Chrysler fined a record £67.6m

US regulators have imposed a record fine of $105m on Fiat Chrysler (FCA) over recall failures. Under the agreement with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the carmaker will also offer […]

Jeep owners urged to update cars

Security boffins are urging owners of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) cars to update their on-board software after hackers were able to take control of a Jeep and disable the engine and brakes before […]

Fiat-Chrysler faces penalties over recalls

Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) faces action over the mishandling in the US of car recalls, according to the country’s top vehicle safety regulator. Mark Rosekind of the National Highway Traffic Safety […]

FCA statement on Quindell PLC

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) notes the statements issued this morning by Quindell PLC. The FCA can confirm that it has commenced an investigation into Quindell PLC under the Financial […]

FCA call for mergers across motor industry

The FCA has released an independent report that makes the case for a sharing of core components on a global scale, including engines and transmissions, by car manufacturers. The presentation […]

FCA review reveals finance shortcomings

A Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) review has revealed that insurers and insurance intermediaries are not always providing customers with clear information about the different payment options available, when buying general […]

MPs question Quindell’s share dive

The Independent has reported that the FCA is facing mounting pressure to reveal details of its investigation into a ‘deeply worrying’ allegation of market abuse by Quindell, that left hundreds […]