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European raids over defeat devices in Suzuki diesel engines REUTERS Prosecutors in Germany, Italy and Hungary have conducted searches related to the use of illegal defeat devices that provide rigged emissions readings to comply with European Union regulations in Suzuki (7269.T) diesel vehicles. read more » New Doc 'Elon Musk's Crash Course' to Take Hard Look at Tesla Safety CNET

Ford recalls 737,000 U.S. vehicles over software and fire-risk issues REUTERS Ford Motor Co (F.N) is recalling 737,000 vehicles in the United States over a part that could develop an oil leak and a software error that could hinder braking, it said on Friday. read more » U.S. Now Requiring New-Vehicle Fleet to Average 49 MPG by 2026 CAR AND DRIVER

How auto regulators played mind games with Elon Musk WASHINGTON POST

SEC plans to force public companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions WASHINGTON POST

U.S. eliminates human controls requirement for fully automated vehicles REUTERS U.S. regulators on Thursday issued final rules eliminating the need for automated vehicle manufacturers to equip fully autonomous vehicles with manual driving controls to meet crash standards. read more » EPA officially reinstates California's authority to craft its own vehicle emissions standards CNN

Environmental groups can sue over EU-approved emissions software, EU court adviser says AUTONEWS

European Union to toughen emissions test for hybrid cars  REUTERS  The European Union plans to toughen its method for measuring carbon dioxide emissions from plug-in hybrid cars, two sources familiar with the matter said, after criticism that current tests yield results up to four times below real-world emissions. read more »

VW agrees to $3.5 mln diesel emissions settlement with Ohio REUTERS Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) agreed to a $3.5 million settlement with Ohio over claims the German automaker violated state laws by manipulating vehicle computer software in its vehicles to mask carbon dioxide emissions, the state attorney general said. read more »

The DOT Says Federal Oversight of Autonomous Cars Is a Must AUTOWEEK US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg made a virtual address to CES yesterday, playing up the role of government in making cars—and planes, trains, and even drones—safe for Americans. Buttigieg singled out autonomous cars in particular as needing government guidelines for safety. He even mentioned Tesla, which has had its share of autonomous-mode crashes, by name. read more »

VW and dieselgate - What really happened DW

Tesla recalls nearly half a million cars over safety issues REUTERS Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is recalling more than 475,000 of its Model 3 and Model S electric cars to address rearview camera and trunk issues that increase the risk of crashing, the U.S. road safety regulator said. read more »

Daimler settles diesel emission claims in Canada for $197 mln REUTERS Daimler (DAIGn.DE) on Friday said it agreed to settle claims in Canada that some of its diesel vehicles likely contained a "defeat device" used to cheat emissions testing, an accusation the German luxury carmaker denies. read more »

VW to pay $3.5 million to resolve Illinois diesel lawsuit REUTERS Volkswagen AG's (VOWG_p.DE) U.S. unit will pay $3.5 million to resolve a lawsuit by the state of Illinois against the German automaker for updates of emissions software arising from the 2015 diesel cheating scandal. read more »

CARB settles with American Honda Motor Corporation, Inc. for nearly $7 million for violations of air quality regulations on small off-road engines CARB

Honda recalls SUVs and pickups because hoods can fly open USA TODAY Honda is recalling nearly 723,000 SUVs and pickup trucks because the hoods can open while the vehicles are moving. read more » German Prosecutors Target Former PSA Group Over Diesel Cheating BARRONS

EU demands Italy enforce penalties for diesel emissions cheating devices REUTERS The European Commission on Thursday called on Italy to enforce penalties on the use of banned devices to manipulate vehicle emissions, stepping up an infringement procedure against Rome opened in May 2017. read more » 115,000 Ford Bronco Sports, Escapes Recalled for Brakes CARS.COM

CNN tried Tesla's 'full self-driving' mode on NYC streets. It didn't go great CNN

Battery Experts Provide Deeper Explanations for Chevy Bolt Fires AUTOWEEK

Justices turn away VW appeals over emissions scandal suits WASHINGTON POST

Volkswagen to pay $125 million for cheating emission regulations in Australia DRIVE