The German Transport Ministry has ordered Mercedes-Benz to recall up to 774,000 cars across Europe after tests found they run unauthorised software, or a so-called defeat device, that could be used to manipulate diesel exhaust emissions. In an official statement, the German Transport Ministry said it had ordered Mercedes-Benz to immediately recall selected Vito, C-Class… Continue reading Daimler to recall 774,000 Mercedes models due to emission ‘defeat devices’
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Daimler has to recall hundreds of thousands of cars
In the diesel scandal, the pressure on Daimler increases: Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer ordered the recall of nearly 240,000 cars in Germany. There are even three times as many across Europe. Daimler Transporter Vito (Stock Image) Monday, 11.06.2018 18:38 clock Because of inadmissible defeat devices has Federal Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer (CSU) an official recall… Continue reading Daimler has to recall hundreds of thousands of cars
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
Daimler Gets Slapped With Recall, But Avoids Risk of Fines
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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