Six Volkswagen Executives Charged in Emissions Scandal

Federal prosecutors announced criminal charges on Wednesday against six Volkswagen executives for their role in the company’s emissions scandal, a substantial turn by a departing administration that is trying to remake its image that it is soft on corporate crime.

The Volkswagen executives include a former head of development for the Volkswagen brand as well as a former head of engine development. One of them, Oliver Schmidt, was arrested in Florida last week, but the other five are believed to be in Germany. read more »

Honda Adds 772,000 Vehicles to Takata Airbag Recalls

Honda is adding 772,000 more cars to the Takata airbag recalls as the troubled Japanese supplier announced new repair schedules for several million inflators currently under recall. No new models or model years are part of the latest Honda recall in the U.S., which specifically covers front-passenger airbags. A total of 1.29 million Honda and Acura models plus 882 Gold Wing motorcycles are included; many were previously recalled for driver’s-side airbags. read more »