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How Volkswagen’s emissions scandal set the stage for a pivot to electric vehicles NEW YORK TIMES

How Volkswagen’s Sins Fueled Its Redemption NEW YORK TIMES Not long ago Volkswagen was a global pariah after pleading guilty to the biggest emissions fraud in automotive history. Now it is the toast of the stock market, with its shares worth twice as much as they were a year ago. read more »

Hyundai Recalls 95,000 Genesis Sedans, G80 for Possible Fire Risk CAR AND DRIVER Hyundai has issued a recall for 94,646 of its sedans due to the risk of a fire starting from the anti-lock-brake (ABS) system module. The recall includes the 2015–2016 Hyundai Genesis sedan as well as the 2017–2020 Genesis G80. read more »

Carmakers Strive to Stay Ahead of Hackers NEW YORK TIMES

U.S. safety regulators reviewed concerns over GM sensor REUTERS U.S. automotive safety regulators reviewed evidence related to an allegedly defective steering sensor that was used in roughly 778,000 older General Motors Co vehicles but ultimately decided against opening a formal investigation into the matter. read more »

Toyota warns rivals' gasoline engine phase-out goals must overcome huge challenges REUTERS A senior Toyota executive will express skepticism before U.S. senators Tuesday about aspirations by rival automakers to phase out gasoline-powered vehicles, saying those goals must overcome many obstacles. read more » Some GM truck owners will pay more at the pump because of a computer chip shortage CNN

GM builds pickups without certain modules due to global chip shortage, hurting fuel economy REUTERS General Motors Co said on Monday that due to the global semiconductor chip shortage the U.S. automaker is building certain 2021 light-duty full-size pickup trucks without a fuel management module, hurting those vehicles’ fuel economy performance. read more »

Daimler to recall 2.6 million Mercedes-Benz cars in China REUTERS German luxury automaker Daimler will recall 2.6 million Mercedes-Benz vehicles in China due to a software design issue, the country’s market regulator said on Friday. read more »

Some drivers still waiting for repair parts after Hyundai recalled more than 500K SUVs since September ABC

U.S. judge approves Daimler's $1.5 billion diesel emissions settlement REUTERS

Park outside: Kia recalls nearly 380K vehicles for fire risk ABC NEWS Kia is telling owners of nearly 380,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors due to the risk of an engine compartment fire. read more » German court rules Audi not liable in VW emissions scandal — for now DEUTSCHE WELLE

Car recalls for February 25-March 4 USA TODAY

US saw sharp increase in crash deaths in 2020 despite fewer drivers on roads THE GUARDIAN

Dutch state looks to sue Fiat Chrysler over diesel emissions claims DUTCH NEWS

Plug-in hybrid cars burn more fuel than tests record, says Which? THE GUARDIAN

U.S. investigates nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4s over fire risks REUTERS U.S. auto safety regulators on Monday said they have opened an investigation into nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 sport-utility vehicles over potential fire risks. read more » Continental Announces Tire Safety Recall of Approximately 94,000 Passenger and Light Truck Tires in U.S. YAHOO

Volkswagen : Readmitted to UN Global Compact After Emissions Scandal Ousting MARKET SCREENER

Hyundai Motor to replace battery systems in $900 million electric car recall REUTERS Hyundai Motor Co will replace battery systems in some 82,000 electric vehicles globally due to fire risks – a costly $900 million recall that lays bare the thorny issue of how car and battery makers split the bill when problems arise. read more »

Ford announces recall of thousands of 2021 F-150s over defect DETROIT NEWS

'My car's on fire': Drivers fear for their safety as years-long recall rollout drags on CBC