NHTSA Investigating Catastrophic Engine Failures in 2021 Ford Broncos ROAD AND TRACK The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into a potential issue with the valvetrain in V-6-equipped 2021 Ford Broncos that could lead to catastrophic engine failure at highway speeds, according to a public filing published this week. read more »
U.S. Pays $4.2 Million to Victims of Jail Guard’s Long-Running Sex Abuse NEW YORK TIMES Colin Akparanta, a former correctional officer in a Manhattan federal jail, admitted in 2020 to sexually abusing seven female prisoners. He pleaded guilty to abusing one and depriving her of her civil rights and was sentenced to three and a half years in prison. read more »
VW defeat devices were illegal in certain conditions, EU's top court says REUTERS Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) software that altered car emissions constituted an illegal defeat device in certain driving conditions, the EU's top court ruled on Thursday, while the automaker said the ruling confirmed its software was legal. read more »