Ford Being Sued For $1.2 Billion Over Fake Fuel Economy Tests

Ford is being sued for $1.2 billion for allegedly falsifying fuel economy tests in the F-150 and Ranger pickups.

But it could be for far more vehicles than that.

Seattle-based law firm Hagens Berman filed suit in US District Court of Eastern Michigan on Monday. At issue is the alleged falsification of fuel economy tests by Ford Motor Company resulting in highway mileage being overstated by as much as 15%, and city mileage being overstated by up to 10% for the Ford F-150 and Ranger pickups. read more »

NHTSA says it's reviewing complaints of faulty Ford transmissions

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday it is "reviewing all available information, including complaints filed from consumers" after three members of Congress called for an investigation of Ford vehicles with faulty transmissions.

The safety regulator's comments came as Ford dealers awaited further guidance on how to handle customer concerns about the defective transmissions, on certain Fiesta and Focus vehicles. read more »

New auto safety technology leaves insurers in the dark

Automakers are accelerating the rollout of technology designed to avoid crashes, but insurance companies are waving a caution flag at consumers eyeing discounts for buying collision-avoiding brakes or automated cruise control.

The global market for advanced driver assistance systems, known in the industry as ADAS, is expected to reach more than $67 billion by 2025, growing more than 10 percent each year. read more »

Four automakers agree to meet modified California emissions standards

The Trump administration is expected to roll back some of the Obama administration’s toughest auto emissions standards while California is insisting they be met. At least four auto manufacturers have decided to fall in line with California.

California is one of a handful of states that have opposed the administration's lower standards and vowed to maintain tough emissions standards on cars and trucks in their states. That posed a dilemma for carmakers since their products might be barred from some lucrative markets if they failed to meet those states’ emissions standards. read more »