Recalls and corruption probes reshaped the auto industry heading into 2020s

CNBC

The global auto industry was under a regulatory microscope many times in the 2010s for incidents its critics say failed customers as well as shareholders.

About 323.4 million vehicle recalls were issued between 2010 and the third quarter of 2019, an 81.8% jump from the previous decade.

Executives from GM, Toyota, Volkswagen and Japanese auto supplier Takata were among the auto industry leaders to be called to Washington to answer for scandals in the 2010s. read more »

Mazda3 Recalled for Sudden, Unexpected Emergency Braking

CONSUMER REPORTS

Mazda is recalling more than 35,000 Mazda3 sedans and hatchbacks from the 2019 and 2020 model years because their automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems may unexpectedly and inadvertently engage while driving, which could cause a rear-end collision from a following vehicle. read more »

U.S. talks with GM over deploying self-driving cars without steering wheels

REUTERS

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is holding talks with General Motors Co on the automaker’s petition to deploy a limited number of self-driving vehicles on American roads without steering wheels or other human controls, the head of the agency said on Friday.

The agency’s review comes at a time of heightened concerns about the safety of automated piloting systems in vehicles and aircraft. read more »