Auto News: Kia & Hyundai Fire Settlement, Mercedes Benz

Millions of Kia and Hyundai owners are closer to receiving a nearly $760 million settlement

ABC NEWS

Millions of Kia and Hyundai owners are one step closer to receiving a piece of the nearly $760 million settlement over car and SUV fires after a California federal judge granted preliminary approval to a class action settlement.

The settlement deal – first announced last year – would cover reimbursement for past repairs and expenses, free repair or replacement of damaged engines and money for lengthy engine repairs, denied warranty coverage and loss of vehicle value. read more »

Mercedes Benz may need to pay £10,000 in compensation to UK owners if they lose legal case

DAILY EXPRESS

Mercedes Benz may face up to £10billion in compensation charges as up to half a million UK vehicles could be affected, according to a leading law firm. The latest action comes a year after Daimler AG - commonly referred to as Mercedes - was fined $870million by German prosecutors in 2019 over the diesel emissions scandal. read more »