Audi to buy back 25,000 diesel models in U.S., report says

Volkswagen's premium division Audi plans to buy back 25,000 diesel engine cars in the U.S. to compensate owners whose cars do not meet exhaust emission standards, German weekly Der Spiegel reported today.

Audi representatives are in talks with U.S. authorities about fixing 85,000 cars that failed exhaust tests. Litigation has been ongoing in U.S. District Court in San Francisco before Judge Charles Breyer. read more »

Volkswagen/Audi Diesel Emissions Settlement Program

Learn more about the Settlements and program to modify or buyback certain Volkswagen or Audi diesel automobiles in the United States

Hyundai recalls Sonata because sunroof could fly off

Hyundai launched a recall for 62,811 units of the Sonata after discovering that the mid-size car's panoramic sunroof could fly off in traffic and careen into other vehicles. read more »

Ram Heavy Duty Pickups Recalled for Engine Fire Risk

About 86,000 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, as well as 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs are affected by the recall, from model years 2007 through 2013. In addition, 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Pursuit sedans are also involved in the recall, where the vehicles have alternators that may be subject to premature diode wear, increasing the potential of engine stalls or engine fires. read more »

GM Ignition Switch Supplier Looks To Dump Subpoena

Delphi Automotive Systems LLC, the supplier of the allegedly faulty General Motors ignition switches, asked the New York federal judge presiding over the multidistrict litigation stemming from the defect on Wednesday to block a request for additional information by drivers, saying the company already met its discovery obligations.

In a letter to U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman, Delphi, a nonparty in the case, requested a September subpoena against it be quashed, arguing that the drivers have had ample time to gather information. Delphi said some of those who brought lawsuits against GM over the ignition switch also sought to hold Delphi accountable, but the company struck a deal to dismiss all claims against it in exchange for offering deposition and documents. read more »