Auto News: BMW Accepts EU Emissions Tech Collusion Fine; VW Weighs Appeal, GM Side Air Bag Recall, Mazda Recall Over Shattering Steering Wheel Emblems

BMW accepts EU emissions tech collusion fine; VW weighs appeal

AUTO NEWS

BMW has agreed to a settlement proposed by the European Commission to end an antitrust investigation, while Volkswagen Group said it is considering whether to take legal action over the matter. read more »

GM recall: Side air bags can explode in Chevy, GMC pickups

ABC

General Motors is recalling more than 400,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the side air bags can explode without warning and spew parts into the cabin. read more »

Mazda recalls 260,915 Mazda3s over shattering steering wheel emblems

ROADSHOW

The recall, which affects 260,915 vehicles, was issued over concerns that the plastic Mazda emblem in the steering wheel could shatter and turn into shrapnel inside the vehicle in the event that the driver's airbag deploys. Shrapnel is obviously not a good thing. read more »