BMW accepts EU emissions tech collusion fine; VW weighs appeal AUTO NEWS BMW has agreed to a settlement proposed by the European Commission to end an antitrust investigation, while Volkswagen Group said it is considering whether to take legal action over the matter. read more » GM recall: Side air bags can explode in Chevy, GMC pickups ABC
EU fines Volkswagen, BMW $1 bln for emissions cartel REUTERS The European Commission fined German carmakers Volkswagen and BMW a total of 875 million euros ($1 billion) on Thursday for colluding to curb the use of emissions cleaning technology they had developed. read more »
Tesla Says Autopilot Makes Its Cars Safer. Crash Victims Say It Kills NEW YORK TIMES A California family that lost a 15-year-old boy when a Tesla hit its pickup truck is suing the company, claiming its Autopilot system was partly responsible. read more »
Regulators Increase Focus on Crashes of Self-Driving Cars. That’s Big for Tesla BARRONS U.S. safety regulators are going to focus more on accidents associated with self-driving cars, a natural evolution for the industry as more advanced driver- assistance functions are added to vehicles. read more » Porsche recalls flagship electric model Taycan over software issue REUTERS
  N.J. attorney general is appointed director of enforcement at the S.E.C.   NY TIMES Gary Gensler is turning to a longtime state and federal prosecutor to lead the enforcement division of the Securities and Exchange Commission. read more » Robinhood slapped with biggest-ever penalty by Wall Street regulator CNN
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New Land Rover Defender Recalled Over Software-Based Engine Stalling Problem AUTO EVOLUTION Revived for the 2020 model year, the all-new Land Rover Defender already has 164 manufacturer communications and nine complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As far as recalls are concerned, the unibody off-road luxobarge is called back over a powertrain control module that may unexpectedly switch off while driving the vehicle. read more »
German car authority investigates Porsche over fuel consumption data REUTERS Germany's car authority KBA has started a probe against Porsche (VOWG_p.DE), suspecting incorrect fuel consumption data for gasoline-powered cars, news portal Business Insider reported on Thursday. read more » France charges Peugeot with consumer fraud in diesel emissions probe REUTERS
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 »