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Emissions scandal: Ex-Audi boss admits role in fraud by negligence in German court REUTERS Former Audi boss Rupert Stadler accepted his role in committing fraud by negligence in the diesel emissions scandal, according to a statement made in German court on Tuesday, having agreed early in May to a deal which would get him a suspended sentence. read more » Stellantis recalls 219,000 Jeep SUVs over fire risks REUTERS

Former Audi boss set for confession in diesel emissions scandal REUTERS Former Audi boss Rupert Stadler is ready to make a confession about his role in the diesel emissions scandal in exchange for a suspended sentence and a payment of 1.1 million euros ($1.21 million), he and his defence team said on Wednesday. read more » The Largest Automotive Recalls in History (So Far) JALOPNIK

Continental manager admits involvement in diesel scandal, incriminates others, prosecutors say REUTERS A technical project manager at Continental (CONG.DE) has admitted to involvement in the Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) diesel scandal and incriminated other defendants, German prosecutors told Reuters on Friday. read more » Daihatsu Cheated Safety Testing For 88,000 Cars ROAD AND TRACK

A group of state AGs calls for a national recall of high-theft Hyundai, Kia vehicles NPR

Tesla Is the Most-Recalled Car Brand—By Far—of All Cars, Trucks, and SUVs AUTO WEEK Tesla has set another record, but not one you’re likely to see touted in ads by the company, if the company ever decided to run ads. Turns out Teslas are recalled more than any other brand in America—and by a long shot. read more » Subaru Ascent, Range Rover SUVs among 5,000 vehicles recalled this week. Check recalls here USA TODAY

VW Atlas Recalled, Owners Told Not to Let Passengers Ride in Front CAR AND DRIVER Volkswagen of America is recalling 143,053 of its 2018–2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport SUVs to fix a defect in the passenger-side front airbag system. The occupant detection system in the affected vehicles could erroneously fail to detect a passenger is present and deactivate the airbag. It would then not deploy in the event of an accident. read more »

German court expects conviction for former Audi boss in diesel scandal REUTERS Former Audi boss Rupert Stadler is likely to become the first top executive to be convicted in the diesel emissions scandal, with a Munich court giving a preliminary assessment on Tuesday that an accusation of fraud had been substantiated. read more » Jeep Recalls 58,000-Plus Wranglers Over Fuel Leak Risk CARS

U.S. agency opens probe into 50,000 Tesla Model X vehicles over front seat belts REUTERS U.S. auto safety regulators said Tuesday they are opening a probe into 50,000 Tesla Model X vehicles after receiving two complaints reporting front seat belt failures. read more » Over 807,000 cars from Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and GM under recall: Check recalls here USA TODAY

1.28 million Ford Fusions, Lincoln MKZs recalled over potential brake issue USA TODAY

Tesla's Model Y Under Investigation Over Detached Steering Wheels CNET

Fear of Self-Driving Cars on the Rise AAA

More Than 700,000 Nissan Rogue SUVs Recalled for Collapsing Ignition Key CAR AND DRIVER

Volkswagen faces possible recalls after environmental NGO wins emissions software lawsuit REUTERS A German court on Monday ruled in favour of an environmental NGO's lawsuit against the federal motor authority for releasing cars with software on exhaust gas recirculation it argues is illegal, in a judgement which could lead to a wave of recalls. read more »

2017–2022 Porsche Panamera Recalled over Fire Risk CAR AND DRIVER The recall affects nearly 25,000 Porsches. Bentley is recalling 650 2020 Continentals over the same issue, which stems from a faulty external coolant pump. read more » VW recalls nearly 21,000 ID.4s over faulty battery software THE VERGE

Ford recalls 462,000 vehicles for rear camera display failure REUTERS Ford Motor Co (F.N) said Friday it is recalling 462,000 vehicles worldwide because video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. read more » U.S. SEC probes Elon Musk's role in Tesla self-driving claims, Bloomberg reports REUTERS

430K Mercedes-Benz, Lincoln and more among latest cars and motorcycles facing recalls USA Today

GM’s Cruise Autonomous Vehicles under Investigation after Crashes CAR AND DRIVER

U.S. agency opens safety probes into Honda, Jeep, Ram vehicles REUTERS The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is opening new safety probes into 1.72 million Honda vehicles, 230,000 Jeeps and 390,077 Ram trucks. read more » Why So Many Hyundai and Kia Vehicles Are Getting Recalled for Fire Risk CONSUMER REPORTS

US opens probe into Jeep Compass SUV engines shutting down CBS