Automotive News: GM recalling nearly 800,000 pickup trucks worldwide, Munich Prosecutors Also Target Audi AG in Diesel Probe
GM recalling nearly 800,000 pickup trucks worldwide
General Motors is recalling nearly 800,000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks worldwide that could lose power steering, according to documents made public Friday.
The largest U.S. automaker said the 2014 model year trucks could suffer a temporary loss of electric power steering. read more »
Munich Prosecutors Also Target Audi AG in Diesel Probe
Munich prosecutors said on Monday that Audi as a corporation had become part of a probe into diesel emissions manipulation that to date has targeted individuals, which could lead to fines or the seizure of profits.
Prosecutors in the capital of Bavaria have been investigating unknown individuals at Audi and last Friday launched penalty proceedings against current and former members of the Volkswagen luxury division's executive board.
Authorities are entitled to fine a corporation up to 10 million euros ($11.8 million) and seize profits even beyond that level if its managers are found violating the law.
