Mainz wants to shut down diesel cars

I In the wake of the diesel scandal, Mainz has sent initial decommissioning orders to car owners who did not have the prescribed software update installed. According to the state capital, so far 30 vehicle owners have been requested by the vehicle registration office by mail to have their vehicles retrofitted within four weeks. Twelve… Continue reading Mainz wants to shut down diesel cars

Daimler forced to recall Mercedes with defeat devices

The German government has ordered car maker Daimler to recall 238,000 vehicles in Germany after they were found to be fitted with emissions-cheating software. Across Europe a total of 774,000 diesel vehicles contain “defeat devices” and Daimler said it would recall them all. The diesel versions of the Mercedes C-Class, Vito and GLC models are… Continue reading Daimler forced to recall Mercedes with defeat devices

​AAM to Supply AWD PTUs for Global Ford Crossovers

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Confederation admits Daimler deadline for clarification of emissions allegations

The federal government increases the pressure on Daimler: The car maker is due to submit alleged use of an illegal shutdown device on diesel vehicles within 14 days results. Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche in Berlin Monday, 28.05.2018 11:43 clock Daimler should be at the behest of Federal Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer Quick clarity on the… Continue reading Confederation admits Daimler deadline for clarification of emissions allegations

Dieter Zetsche and the immoral offer

Showdown between Andreas Scheuer and Dieter Zetsche: The Minister of Transport has summoned the Daimler boss for this Monday. According to SPIEGEL information, the car company wants to outsmart the policy with an offer. Daimler boss Dieter Zetsche end of May in Berlin Monday, 11.06.2018 06:36 clock Once again, the Daimler boss will have no… Continue reading Dieter Zetsche and the immoral offer

Kia recalls 500,000 vehicles in the US due to airbag glitch

Getty Images Kia has issued a recall for 507,000 vehicles in the US, and those who get a notice may want to make sure they comply with its request. The automaker said those vehicles’ airbag control units may be susceptible to an electronic glitch that prevents their airbags from deploying in a crash. In fact,… Continue reading Kia recalls 500,000 vehicles in the US due to airbag glitch

UPDATE 1-Kia recalls 507,000 vehicles in U.S. for air bag issues

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Kia Motors Corp (000270.KS) said on Friday it was recalling more than 507,000 vehicles in the United States because an electronic glitch may prevent air bags from deploying in a crash. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Kia Motors is seen at the manufacturing plant in Pesqueria, on the outskirts of Monterrey, Mexico,… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Kia recalls 507,000 vehicles in U.S. for air bag issues

Kia recalls over 500K vehicles for air bags

Associated Press Published 11:34 a.m. ET June 8, 2018 In this Jan. 28, 2011 file photo, KIA Motors logo is seen on a K7 sedan at a showroom in Seoul, South Korea. Kia is recalling over a half-million vehicles in the U.S. because the air bags may not work in a crash. (Photo: Ahn Young-joon… Continue reading Kia recalls over 500K vehicles for air bags

Kia recalls 507000 vehicles in US for air bag issues

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Kia Motors Corp said on Friday it was recalling more than 507,000 vehicles in the United States because an electronic glitch may prevent air bags from deploying in a crash. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Kia Motors is seen at the manufacturing plant in Pesqueria, on the outskirts of Monterrey, Mexico, April… Continue reading Kia recalls 507000 vehicles in US for air bag issues