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Mercedes-Benz Emissions Probe Rolls On Amid Fines, Recalls Abroad

There’s an old saying that “no news is good news.” Unfortunately, that may be the case for Mercedes-Benz’s parent company Daimler when it comes to the ongoing governmental probe for emission violations. Though the U.S. government has yet to impose fines or recall requirements on the manufacturer, the company has…

Rights of California Owners in Diesel BMW Emission Scandal

California owners of certain diesel BMW vehicles now must take a closer look at their legal rights in the wake of a class action filing against the manufacturer for the alleged use of ‘defeat devices’ that result in excessive emissions, damaging their vehicles, reducing their value on resale and placing…

Tesla Model 3 Electric Sedan

Source: Vlad Mitrache – AutoEvolution There’s been a lot of talk lately about Tesla skipping the beta testing phase for its upcoming Model 3 electric sedan because that’s usually when a lot of the vehicle’s flaws get sorted out. Traditional carmakers have been doing it for years, and Tesla’s move is…

Focus, Fiesta Owners Sue Ford Over Faulty Powershift Transmissions

Source: Michael Martinez – Automotive News DETROIT — Nearly 7,000 Fiesta and Focus owners are suing Ford Motor Co. over defective PowerShift transmissions in some small cars, a problem that has plagued the automaker for years. The suit claims that 2012-16 Focus and 2011-16 Fiesta sedans come with faulty dual-clutch…