Chrysler Pacifica Minivans in Recall Over Engine Stalling

After scores of owners filed safety complaints or shared concerns through social media, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said Friday that it was recalling nearly 154,000 Chrysler Pacifica minivans to fix an issue that has caused some to stall suddenly while being driven.

The company discovered that under rare conditions the minivan’s engine control module could incorrectly assess the operating status, potentially causing the engine to stall. Drivers found that they had to shut the vehicles off and restart them to resume driving. Some reported experiencing stalls in intersections or on highways. read more »

Volkswagen agrees to $232 million 3.0-liter Canadian emissions settlement

Volkswagen AG (has agreed to a settlement worth up to $232 million with owners of vehicles in Canada affected by its diesel emissions-cheating scandal, the automaker said on Friday. read more »

German court orders Porsche SE to reveal Dieselgate details

Investment company behind Porsche told it cannot continue to retain information

A German court has ordered Porsche SE, the investment company behind Porsche, to reveal whether it believes documents were destroyed when the Dieselgate scandal broke. read more »