Dastardly Diesels: Suzuki and Jeep Busted Breaking EU Emissions Rules

THE TRUTH ABOUT CARS

While Volkswagen remains the industrial face of diesel-related scandals, it’s just one of many automakers fingered for emissions cheating. VW was simply the first to be dragged through the coals, and its great shame encouraged governments around the world to launch investigations into whether or not other manufacturers are guilty of similarly behavior. read more »

Ford proposes $30M-plus settlement in transmission suit

THE DETROIT NEWS

Ford Motor Co. has proposed a $30 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit regarding faulty transmissions Focus and Fiesta vehicles it no longer sells in the U.S. read more »

GM recall causes brake failure in potentially thousands of pickups

DETROIT FREE PRESS

General Motors is issuing an update to a recall because the initial recall has created more problems.

GM has confirmed that about 1,600 to 1,700 owners of 2019 Chevrolet and GMC pickups and possibly the Cadillac CT6 have complained of electronic brake failure after they had their dealer perform a GM-issued recall.

About 160,000 more GM customers whose vehicles were part of the original recall could be in danger of brake problems, too. read more »