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News stories & other fine automotive happenings.
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EPA Audit Shows Too Much Trust in Promises of Automakers
EPA failures magnified during VW emissions scandal, but audit says better controls now in place.
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Infotainment Systems as Distracting as Balancing a Checkbook
Researchers test infotainment systems in 10 models and find none cause a low demand on drivers.
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Appeals Court Rules VW Stuck With $10 Billion Settlement
Volkswagen argues paying $10 billion to U.S. customers for emission scam isn't fair.
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Driverless Car Technology Still Freaking People Out
AAA finds an increase of distrust in driverless car technology if the car does all the driving.
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Volkswagen Lawsuit Says Safety Features Don't Work as Advertised
Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, CC and Passat owners say automatic emergency braking is flawed.
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Ford 6.7 Diesel Lawsuit Claims Emissions Systems Illegal
Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450 trucks with 6.7-liter Power Stroke engines have alleged defeat devices.
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Ford Explorer Exhaust Leak Recall Needed: Safety Group
Center for Auto Safety says Ford should recall 1.3 million Ford Explorers over exhaust leaks.
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GMC Terrain and Chevrolet Equinox Oil Consumption Lawsuit
Equinox and Terrain owners claim piston rings cause 2.4-liter engines to overheat and stall.
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Nissan XTRONIC CVT Lawsuit Includes Jukes and Versas
Lawsuit alleges Nissan Juke, Versa and Versa Note transmissions jerk, shake, lag and finally fail.
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Volkswagen Age Discrimination Lawsuit Filed in Tennessee
Lawsuit alleges 'TRANSFORM 2025+' will replace older workers for sleeker, younger company.
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Worn Tires Vs. New Tires: Look For Washington's Head
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Researchers find worn tires cause 43 percent longer stopping distances on wet roads.
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SUV Crash Test Ratings For 2018 Models
Two popular SUVs don't fare too well in strict small overlap crash test.
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Chrysler Pacifica Engine Stall Lawsuit Won't Be Dismissed
Chrysler Pacifica class-action lawsuit claims powertrain control module problems cause stalling.
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VW Exploding Sunroof Class-Action Lawsuit Partially Dismissed
Judge dismisses all claims but one in Volkswagen sunroof lawsuit that alleges the glass explodes.
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Dodge Dart Clutch Class-Action Lawsuit a No-Go
2013-2016 Dodge Darts allegedly have clutch systems that fail, causing pedals to fall to the floors.
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Kia Optima Lawsuit Says Seat Left Man Partially Paralyzed
Lawsuit alleges Kia equipped a 2013 Optima with a passenger seat that allowed injuries.
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Autopilot Buddy Reviewed By NHTSA, Gets Banned in U.S.
U.S. safety agency says Autopilot Buddy violates the law by disabling Tesla safety warnings.
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Audi CEO Rupert Stadler Arrested In Germany
German prosecutors concerned Audi boss could influence witnesses in emissions scandal.
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German Prosecutors Nail Volkswagen for $1.2 Billion
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Volkswagen finally punished for emissions fraud in its home country of Germany.
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Toyota Loses $12 Million 4Runner Axle Lawsuit
Lacee Dial, 17, was killed when her Toyota 4Runner rolled over and slammed into a utility pole.
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