Auto News: Ex-VW boss to pay €10M, Ram Trucks Wheels May Fall Off, Porsche Suspension Recall

Ex-VW boss to pay 10 mln euros in dieselgate damages

REUTERS

Former Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) chief Martin Winterkorn has agreed to pay around 10 million euros ($12 million) in damages to the carmaker over the diesel emissions scandal, Business Insider reported on Monday. read more »

Fiat Chrysler recalls big Ram trucks; wheels could fall off

ABC

Fiat Chrysler said Friday that it is recalling more than a half-million heavy-duty Ram trucks to fix a problem that can cause the wheels to fall off. read more »

Porsche Recalls 2021 Taycan, Panamera Over Improperly Forged Lower Trailing Arms

AUTO EVOLUTION

As far as safety recalls are concerned, 2021 definitely isn’t the best year for Porsche in the United States. Loose suspension components, missing heating elements, 12V battery charge loss, and cracks in the bore of the EA825 twin-turbo V8 come to mind, but the list of woes doesn’t end here. read more »