GM fulfills ignition switch scandal terms, feds dismiss case

A federal judge in New York approved a motion filed by prosecutors Wednesday to dismiss a four-year-old case against General Motors.

Reuters is reporting that the case was dismissed after GM fulfilled the terms of its settlement with the government over the ignition switch scandal, which led to an estimated 124 deaths and 275 injuries. The terms included payment of a $900 million fine and three years of monitoring by the federal government. read more »

Nissan recalls over 215,000 vehicles in U.S. for fire concern

Nissan North America is recalling 215,124 vehicles in the U.S. over an antilock brake pump defect that may increase the risk of a fire.

The recall affects certain 2015-17 Nissan Muranos, 2016-17 Nissan Maximas, 2017-18 Nissan Pathfinders and 2017 Infiniti QX60s, according to the safety recall report. The automaker is advising owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures. read more »