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Volkswagen to get $351 mln in dieselgate settlement with former execs REUTERS Volkswagen said on Wednesday it had agreed to settle claims against four former executives, including long-time CEO Martin Winterkorn, that will see the carmaker receive 288 million euros ($351 million) in compensation related to its emissions scandal. read more »

France's Renault charged with deception over dieselgate probe REUTERS French carmaker Renault (RENA.PA) said on Tuesday that a French court had charged the company with deception over a diesel emissions probe launched in 2017, focused on some of its older vehicles and suspected test manipulations. read more »

Volkswagen nears dieselgate claims settlement with former CEO Winterkorn REUTERS Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) on Sunday said it had reached the broad outlines of a settlement with former boss Martin Winterkorn over his role in the dieselgate scandal, with the final details to be thrashed out over coming days. read more » California Approves A Pilot Program For Driverless Rides NPR

Tesla issues two U.S. recalls to address seat belt issues REUTERS Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is issuing two new recalls to address seat belt issues, it said on Thursday. read more » Car recalls for May 27-June 3 DETROIT FREE PRESS

Tesla recalls nearly 6,000 U.S. cars over potentially loose bolts REUTERS Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is recalling nearly 6,000 U.S. vehicles because brake caliper bolts could be loose, with the potential to cause a loss of tire pressure, documents made public on Wednesday show. read more » Tesla drops radar; is Autopilot system safe? REUTERS

Ex-VW boss to pay 10 mln euros in dieselgate damages REUTERS Former Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) chief Martin Winterkorn has agreed to pay around 10 million euros ($12 million) in damages to the carmaker over the diesel emissions scandal, Business Insider reported on Monday. read more »

Ford recalls Transit Connect vans for shifter issue DETROIT NEWS

Senators Blumenthal, Markey, Warren, and Klobuchar Address the >70 Million Vehicles Currently on The Road with Open Recalls CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERICA

Dutch court rules oil giant Shell must cut carbon emissions by 45% by 2030 in landmark case CNBC

Norway fines Tesla for reducing battery capacities and charging speeds YAHOO

Odometer Rollbacks: A Hard-to-Spot Nuisance for Car Shoppers NEW YORK TIMES Of the approximately 40 million used cars sold each year, over 450,000 have odometers that were illegally altered, according to federal estimates. read more » The Costly Pursuit of Self-Driving Cars Continues On. And On. And On. NEW YORK TIMES

NHTSA Investigating Reports of Porsche Taycan Sudden Power Loss MOTOR ILLUSTRATED

Self-Driving Cars Pose Crucial Question: Who to Blame in a Crash BLOOMBERG A debate over who to blame -- or sue -- when a self-driven car hits someone is holding up legislation the industry says it needs to advance. read more » Blank Backup Camera Prompts Recall of 342,000 Mercedes Cars, SUVs CARS.COM

Kia issues new fix for 440,000 previously recalled Optima, Sorento vehicles AUTONEWS

Ford recalls 661,000 Explorer SUVs in North America REUTERS Ford Motor Co (F.N) is recalling 661,000 Explorer sport utility vehicles in North America at the request of U.S. regulators because retention pins could loosen and allow roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle. read more » So Your Car Has Been Recalled. Now What? NEW YORK TIMES

U.S. opens safety probe into 1.1 million Honda Accord vehicles REUTERS The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Monday it was opening a formal safety probe into more than 1.1 million Honda Accord vehicles over sudden loss of steering control reports. read more »

Chevy Bolt Catches on Fire Sitting in a Garage Right After GM Announces Fix for Battery Fires JALOPNIK

Hyundai recalls over 390K vehicles for possible engine fires NPR

'Self-driving' cars to be allowed on UK roads this year BBC The Department for Transport said automated lane-keeping systems (ALKS) would be the first type of hands-free driving legalised. read more » Car recalls for April 22-29 USA TODAY