Volkswagen Charged by the SEC For Defrauding Investors
Volkswagen has been charged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for defrauding investors by issuing $13 billion in bonds at the same time senior executives knew more than 500,000...
View ArticleFerrari Recalls 2,700 Cars in 2 Recalls
Ferrari fuel vapor separator problems have caused a recall of more than 2,150 vehicles to prevent fuel leaks and fires. 2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta 2018-2019 Ferrari 488 GTB 2018-2019 Ferrari...
View ArticleTheta II Engine Fires Investigated by State Attorneys General
Theta II engine fires in Hyundai and Kia vehicles are under investigation by Connecticut and other states for allegations of deceiving regulators and consumers. Connecticut Attorney General William...
View ArticleVW Beetles and Beetle Convertibles Recalled For Software Problems
 A 2019 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible recall will include more than 4,000 cars with instrument clusters that may not provide visual warnings when failures occur with the brake systems. The...
View ArticleAudi Recalls A3 and RS 3 Cars To Replace Head Restraints
A 2018 Audi A3 sedan and RS 3 recall will repair 20,600 cars worldwide with center rear seat head restraints that may detach during crash impacts. The recall includes more than 3,600 A3 and RS 3 cars...
View ArticleGMC Sierra 3500 and Chevy Silverado 3500 Trucks Recalled
General Motors is recalling more than 18,500 model year 2016-2018 GMC Sierra 3500 and 2016-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 trucks equipped with gas engines and dual fuel tanks. The automaker says the...
View ArticleMercedes Diesel Lawsuit Continues on RICO Claims
A Mercedes diesel lawsuit will continue in court based on consumer harm and racketeering claims that allege the automaker teamed up with parts manufacturer Bosch to cheat on emissions tests. Included...
View ArticleNissan Rogue AEB Malfunctions Should Be Investigated
Nissan Rogue AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking) malfunctions have caused the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) to petition the government to open a defect investigation into the feature. Nissan Rogue...
View ArticleCertain Automakers Slacking on Automatic Emergency Braking
Automakers are slowly equipping their new vehicles with automatic emergency braking (AEB) as they work toward meeting a voluntary deadline of September 1, 2022. In place of mandating new vehicles come...
View ArticleHonda Odyssey and Pilot Infotainment System Lawsuit Filed
A Honda Odyssey and Pilot infotainment system lawsuit alleges defects cause failures of the radio, backup camera, cabin watch system, navigation, entertainment and audio systems. The proposed class...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 Recalled Over Fog Lights
A 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 recall has been issued for nearly 1,200 vans equipped with rear LED fog lights. Mercedes says drivers can turn on the fog lights but they may fail to work. The...
View ArticleToyota Camry and Avalon Hybrids Recalled For Fire Risk
About 205 Toyota Camry and Avalon Hybrids are at risk of fuel leaks and fires due to fuel filler pipes that may not have been reconnected to the gas tanks during assembly inspections. The 2019 Camry...
View ArticleCadillac CT6 Recall Will Replace Turn Signal Switches
A 2019 Cadillac CT6 recall has been ordered by General Motors for five cars with steering wheels that will won't automatically cancel the turn signals when the wheels are turned. Cadillac dealers will...
View ArticlePorsche Recalls 2019 Cayenne, Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo
Porsche is recalling 98 model year 2019 Cayenne and Cayenne S SUVs because the rearview camera displays may be delayed because of software failures. Drivers won't see accurate images of what's behind...
View ArticlePorsche Recalls Cayenne and Panamera To Fix Brake Pad Warnings
Porsche is recalling more than 14,100 vehicles because the brake pads could wear out without providing drivers the required warnings on the instrument panels. 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 Executive 2018...
View ArticlePorsche Recalls 718 Boxters and 718 Caymans Over Fuel Leaks
Porsche is recalling nearly 14,400 cars because a crash could cause gas leaks that lead to fires. 2017-2019 Porsche 718 Boxster 2017-2019 Porsche 718 Boxster S 2017-2019 Porsche 718 Cayman 2017-2019...
View ArticleAudi Recalls Q7 and Q8 SUVs For Shock Absorbers
Audi is recalling 22 model year 2019 Q7 and Q8 SUVs because the front shock absorbers may loosen while driving due to cracks in the shock absorber forks. A driver could experience severe steering...
View ArticleBMW X5 Recall Needed Because Bolts May Be Loose
A BMW X5 recall has been ordered by the automaker for 68 model year 2019 X5 xDrive40i and X5 xDrive50i SUVs with loose attachment bolts used for the driver's seat or seat belts. The X5 recall will...
View ArticleVolkswagen Recalls 2019 Jettas Equipped With The Wrong Airbags
Volkswagen says four 2019 Jettas have the wrong driver-side frontal airbags that were installed during repairs. VW says the airbags may not deploy correctly if at all, something that dealers will fix...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz Recalls 22,600 C-Class and E-Class Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 22,600 vehicles to repair front seatbacks that may not lock into position. 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabriolet 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 Coupe 2017-2018...
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