Mercedes Mercedes is recalling models of the GL class, among others. (Photo: dpa) According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority, Mercedes-Benz is recalling almost a million older vehicles worldwide because of possible brake problems. Accordingly, ML, GL and R-Class cars built between 2004 and 2015 are affected, as the authority announced in its recall database.… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Brake problems: Mercedes is recalling almost a million cars worldwide004404
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Activision Blizzard faces unfair labor practices complaint over staff unionization efforts
The Communications Workers of America has filed an unfair labor practices complaint against Activision Blizzard, accusing the company of retaliating against workers over their unionization efforts. If you’ll recall, the quality assurance workers at the Activision studio Raven Software announced their plans to unionize in January. That’s after Activision laid off 12 of its QA… Continue reading Activision Blizzard faces unfair labor practices complaint over staff unionization efforts
Stellantis admits guilt to criminal conspiracy charge in diesel emissions cheating case
Chrysler parent Stellantis, through its U.S. operating arm, admitted in federal court Friday that the company was involved in a years-long conspiracy to cheat U.S. emissions tests in order to sell certain Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs and Ram 1500 pickups in the United States and market them as “clean EcoDiesel.” The admission came in the form of… Continue reading Stellantis admits guilt to criminal conspiracy charge in diesel emissions cheating case
Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz among vehicle recalls this week
U.S. National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for May 26 through June 2, including a Hyundai recall involving 239,000 units and a Mercedes-Benz recall involving 234,862 units. See the list of this week’s car recalls involving ten or more units below, or search USA TODAY’s… Continue reading Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz among vehicle recalls this week
Stellantis to Pay $300 Million to End an Emissions Case
The U.S. division of the carmaker Stellantis has agreed to plead guilty in federal court in Detroit to a conspiracy charge and to pay a $300 million penalty to resolve an investigation of the company’s attempts to evade diesel emission standards, the Justice Department said Friday. The company, which was formed when Fiat Chrysler and… Continue reading Stellantis to Pay $300 Million to End an Emissions Case
FCA pleads guilty in emissions fraud case, to pay $300M total in settlement
Detroit — The U.S. division of Stellantis NV on Friday pleaded guilty for cheating on government emissions testing on Jeep and Ram vehicles and will pay a total of nearly $300 million in penalties and forfeitures. It’s the second guilty plea for criminal conduct for FCA US LLC in as many years for actions taken… Continue reading FCA pleads guilty in emissions fraud case, to pay $300M total in settlement
@FCA: FCA US LLC Reaches Agreement With U.S. Attorney’s Office to Resolve Diesel Emissions Investigation
FCA US LLC Reaches Agreement with U.S. Attorney’s Office to Resolve Diesel Emissions Investigation June 3, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA US LLC (FCA US) has agreed to a settlement that resolves a U.S. Department of Justice criminal investigation involving approximately 101,482 vehicles from model-years 2014 to 2016 equipped with second-generation EcoDiesel V-6 engines.… Continue reading @FCA: FCA US LLC Reaches Agreement With U.S. Attorney’s Office to Resolve Diesel Emissions Investigation
Tesla’s ‘phantom braking’ problem is getting worse, and the US government has questions
When last we checked in with Tesla’s “phantom braking” problem, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it had received 350 complaints from owners who said their vehicles were braking for no reason. Now that number stands at 758, and the US government has some questions. On May 4th, NHTSA fired off a 14-page “request… Continue reading Tesla’s ‘phantom braking’ problem is getting worse, and the US government has questions
Elon Musk says Tesla’s fake robot might be ready by September 30th
In a tweet that is definitely not meant to distract from the news that he’s planning on laying off about 10 percent of his workforce, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that he was shifting the company’s “AI Day” event from August to September in anticipation of being able to show off a “working” Optimus prototype.… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla’s fake robot might be ready by September 30th
This Father’s Day, Eskute Teams Up with Innaest for the Global Premiere of Netuno Series
As a leading e-commerce platform, Innaest helps customers create a creative lifestyle aesthetic with a curated selection of home appliances and household products. Eskute and Innaest have partnered together to provide consumers with more riding options, empowering them to explore the great outdoors and get fit during the warmer months. The Netuno series is the… Continue reading This Father’s Day, Eskute Teams Up with Innaest for the Global Premiere of Netuno Series