Trial of ex-Volkswagen CEO likely to be delayed again
REUTERS
The trial of former Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn on charges of conspiracy to commit organised commercial fraud looks set to be delayed, a court probing the carmaker's diesel emissions scandal said on Wednesday. read more »
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GM's $2 billion Chevy Bolt fire recall casts shadow over electric vehicle market
NBC
U.S. may reinstate boost in automaker fines for not meeting emissions rules
REUTERS
Are we headed for the mother of all recalls?
DRIVE
U.S. opens probe into Tesla’s Autopilot over emergency vehicle crashes
REUTERS
U.S. auto safety regulators on Monday opened a formal safety probe into Tesla Inc's (TSLA.O) driver assistance system Autopilot after a series of crashes involving Tesla models and emergency vehicles. read more »
U.S. senators urge FTC to probe Tesla over self-driving claims
REUTERS
Do You Know How Well Your Car Drives Itself?
CAR AND DRIVER
Advanced driver-assistance systems are getting smarter, but they're not always as smart as drivers think. Whose job is it to make sure we understand what we've got? read more »
It's Not Just Tesla: All Other Driver-Assist Systems Work without Drivers, Too
CAR AND DRIVER
Study links fine particulate tailpipe pollution to dementia, Alzheimer's
GREEN CAR REPORTS
Porsche SE faces U.S. lawsuit over dieselgate scandal
REUTERS
Porsche SE (PSHG_p.DE), Volkswagen's (VOWG_p.DE) largest shareholder, is facing a lawsuit in the United States over claims related to the carmaker's diesel emissions scandal. read more »
BMW issues two recalls affecting X3, 3-Series, 5-Series, Supra
CAR CONNECTION
Volkswagen Taos stop sale issued for AWD models
CNET
Owners reported the engines shut down without notice when coming to a stop. read more »
U.S. opens safety probe into Mercedes vans used for Amazon deliveries, ambulances
REUTERS
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Friday it has opened a preliminary investigation into reports some 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, configured for use as Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) delivery vehicles or ambulances, roll away shortly after being shifted to park. read more »
Tesla Model S fire spread to another Tesla, consumed garage and damaged home, owner says
WASHINGTON POST
Subaru Recalls 165,000 Vehicles for Faulty Fuel Pump
CARS
Why Tesla’s ‘Beta Testing’ Puts the Public at Risk
NEW YORK TIMES
One of the greatest tricks technology companies ever played was convincing their human guinea pig users that they were a privileged group called beta testers. read more »
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recalls Cause Woes to RV Owners
BENZ INSIDER
A Carbon Calculation: How Many Deaths Do Emissions Cause?
NEW YORK TIMES
A new study looks at “the mortality cost of carbon”: lives lost or gained as emissions change over time. read more »
Tesla agrees to pay $1.5 mln to settle claims over battery voltage reduction
REUTERS
Volkswagen Spain responsible for “dieselgate” rules the Supreme Court
EURO WEEKLY
Daimler staff charged in diesel scandal
YAHOO
The public prosecutor's office in the southwestern German city of Stuttgart has applied for penalty orders against three Daimler employees at the district court in nearby Boeblingen on suspicion of involvement in the diesel emissions scandal. read more »
This Is The Largest Car Recall In History
MSN
Consumer Reports says Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' software lacks safeguards
AUTONEWS
Ford recalling 775,000 SUVs for steering issue linked to six injuries
REUTERS
Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Friday it was recalling about 775,000 Ford Explorer SUVs worldwide for a steering issue linked to reports of six injuries in North America. read more »
Hyundai, Kia recalling 37K vehicles over possible fuel leaks
CNET
U.S. urges 50,000 Chevy Bolt owners to park outside because of fire risks
REUTERS
U.S. auto safety regulators on Wednesday urged about 50,000 owners of General Motors electric Chevrolet Bolt vehicles that were recalled last year to park outside and away from homes and other structures after charging because of fire risks. read more »
