Judge Oks Class Action Suit Over Track-Ready Ford Mustangs

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The Ford Mustang is the vehicle that defines the pony car segment. Few automobiles have lived up to the prowess displayed by these muscle-heavy sports coupes. However, a class action lawsuit alleges that the Mustang—or more specifically, the 526-horsepower Shelby GT350—isn't living up to its paradigmatic reputation. Early sixth-generation GT350 owners have banded together to take on the Blue Oval in court, claiming that the "track-ready" tire slayers were never equipped to properly handle seat time in their natural habitat. read more »

Volkswagen to appeal Dutch court order for Dieselgate compensation

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German carmaker Volkswagen Group (VOWG_p.DE) said on Wednesday it would appeal a Dutch court order to compensate owners of cars equipped with software meant to rig diesel engine emissions tests. read more »

Tesla balks at touch screen recall, US agency takes action

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Tesla Inc. is balking at recalling about 159,000 vehicles with potentially defective touch screens, so U.S. safety regulators are moving to force the company to take action. read more »

Dodge Caravan, Chrysler Town & Country safety probe opened

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a probe this past Friday that will look into the 2016 Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans. After receiving 476 complaints from customers, NHTSA said the alleged problem surrounds the rear sliding doors and the inability to open them. read more »