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Some 6,000 early deaths linked to nitrogen oxides (NOx) are recorded each year in Germany, the Federal Environmental Agency said on Thursday, providing more evidence of the health hazards posed by the toxic particles mostly produced by diesel engines.

Car manufacturers would like to roll back standards dating from the Obama administration that mandate a deep cut in auto emissions. The rules, which require automakers to nearly double the average fuel economy of new cars and light trucks by 2025, are the single biggest step the United States has taken to combat climate change.

Nearly 229,000 newer Ram pickup trucks in North America are being recalled due to the risk the vehicles could shift out of park without the ignition engaged or a foot on the brake. The Associated Press reports this recall is in addition to a December 2017 one that included 1.8 million Ram pickup trucks for the same issue.

Two major recalls were announced this weekend, with Hyundai and Toyota calling back approximately 110,000 trucks and SUVs in the United States.

Congress should investigate new allegations that Volkswagen AG diesel cars were sold overseas with rigged software after the company's $14.7 billion settlement of a cheating scandal in the U.S., a Republican lawmaker said Wednesday.

A GM Duramax lawsuit will move forward after a U.S. District judge in Michigan found enough evidence to support claims that more than 700,000 model year 2011-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 diesel trucks may have been equipped with devices to cheat emissions tests.

Toyota Motor North America is recalling 21,700 vehicles in the U.S. after discovering two defects that could lead to fires. The separate recalls affect 11,800 2018 Toyota Camry sedans and 9,900 Lexus vehicles including, RC F vehicles from 2015-18 model years, GS F vehicles from 2016-18 model years, and 2018 LC 500 vehicles, the company said Wednesday.

Consumers in Germany and Ireland trying to hold carmaker Volkswagen AG and auto parts supplier Bosch GmbH liable for the manipulation of diesel engine emissions data will not be able to rely on documents produced by Bosch in U.S. litigation, a U.S. judge ruled on Monday.

Ford Motor Co on Monday warned an additional 33,000 owners of older pickup trucks in North America to stop driving them until potentially defective Takata Corp air bag inflators can be repaired.

As Fiat Chrysler now braces for a potentially massive fine from the government and a recall over alleged emissions cheating on its V6 diesel engines in recent Jeep Grand Cherokees and Ram Trucks, the emails reveal what a hard time the automaker had in coming to grips with the mess Volkswagen created.

The U.S. Justice Department has offered to settle its emissions-cheating lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV if the automaker recalls 104,000 vehicles and pays a substantial but unspecified civil penalty.

After scores of owners filed safety complaints or shared concerns through social media, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said Friday that it was recalling nearly 154,000 Chrysler Pacifica minivans to fix an issue that has caused some to stall suddenly while being driven.

Federal safety officials are investigating whether a Ford Motor Co. transmission recall should be widened to fix more than a million additional vehicles. Maserati North America Inc. is recalling more than 1,000 of its newest luxury cars to fix leaky fuel pipes that increase the potential for an engine fire.

Japan's Subaru Corp (7270.T), already smarting from a vehicle inspection scandal at home, said it was now investigating whether mileage readings may have also been falsified during final checks, driving its shares down as much as 8 percent.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board said Tuesday they had approved an emissions fix for 24,000 Audi 3.0-liter passenger cars as Volkswagen AG looks to move beyond its diesel emissions crisis.

Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than a half-million compact cars in the U.S. because the brake lights may not go out when the pedal is released.

Ford is aware of three accidents, one with injuries, associated with the issue, which consists of unique mud accumulation in the rear frame pocket where the rear suspension toe link attaches to the frame.

Volkswagen and the authorities - they've not had the best relationship of late. Sadly, it looks as if that unfortunate streak is continuing after the German company was slapped with a hefty fine by Dutch authorities.

BMW has told its dealers to hold all sales of its 2018 i3 electric car due to a compliance issue detected by the NHTSA. The German automaker will also recall about 30,000 examples of the BMW i3.

A consumer advocacy group is asking the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall 150,000 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivans due to owner complaints about stalling.