Ford recalls 350K F-150s, Expeditions over faulty transmission gears

U.S. automaker Ford is recalling 350,000 vehicles over a transmission problem.

The company said on Friday a clip that is designed to lock the transmission gear in place in the recalled vehicles may not fully secure itself in the appropriate position, or it could become dislodged, allowing the vehicle to shift gears on its own. Ford said there may be no warning light or sign when the driver gets out of the vehicle, which could “result in unintended vehicle movement,” meaning the car could start rolling. read more »

VW apologizes for ‘dieselgate’

Company says sorry for emissions cheating, but owners want more

Audi Volkswagen Korea finally apologized to its customers on Friday for its emissions rigging scandal, though many owners are still upset about what they see as an unfair compensation plan.

It was the first apology from the German automotive company after it was found to have used software to cheat on diesel emissions tests and its sales were banned in Korea in 2016. read more »