U.S. court refuses to shield VW in diesel scandal lawsuits

AUTONEWS

A U.S. appeals court ruled on Monday that Volkswagen Group cannot escape potential financial penalties from two counties in Florida and Utah that may amount to a "staggering" additional liability arising from the automaker's diesel emissions scandal.

The unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, sitting in Anchorage, Alaska, was a victory for Utah's Salt Lake County and Florida's Hillsborough County in their litigation against VW. The counties sued VW for causing excess diesel emissions harmful to the environment and could in theory seek billions of dollars in damages. read more »

2020 Ford Mustang Struck by Recall Over Defective Safety Gear

CARSCOOPS

Did you buy a new Ford Mustang earlier this year? If you did, then this news probably concerns you, as the Dearborn automaker has issued a new recall for the extremely popular pony car.

According to the information released by the company, certain Mustangs may have been equipped with a forward-looking camera that is misaligned to the vehicle. As a result, several safety features may not work as intended, increasing the risk of having an accident. read more »