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Mercedes-Benz starts trial in class action suit over diesel tests REUTERS Mercedes-Benz went on trial on Tuesday in a class action-style lawsuit which alleges that the German carmaker knowingly manipulated diesel-emissions tests by installing defeat devices. read more » GMC recalling thousands of vehicles, but no parts available to fix them NBC

Uber broke laws, duped police and secretly lobbied governments, leak reveals THE GUARDIAN

Ford expands recall of SUVs over engine fires, warns owners to park vehicles outside USA TODAY Ford is expanding a recall of SUVs and telling owners to park them outside after a series of engine fires that can happen even when the ignition switches are off. read more » Nissan, Ford, Hyundai among vehicle recalls this week DETROIT FREE PRESS

Ex-JPMorgan traders face U.S. trial on racketeering charges REUTERS

Pope Francis calls steps against clerical abuse irreversible despite resistance REUTERS Pope Francis has acknowledged that there is resistance by some national Catholic Churches on implementing measures to protect children from sexual abuse by clergy but said that there is no turning back on an "irreversible" path. read more »

Hyundai Recalls Cars for Fire Risk After Improper Repairs CONSUMER REPORTS

Delta Airlines to Pay $10.5 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations for Falsely Reporting Delivery Times of U.S. Mail Carried Internationally DOJ

Military Contractors Indicted for $7 Million Procurement Fraud Scheme DOJ

Prosecutors Ask That Ghislaine Maxwell Spend at Least 30 Years in Prison NEW YORK TIMES

Toyota recalls first mass-produced EVs less than 2 months after launch REUTERS Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said on Thursday it would recall 2,700 of its first mass-produced electric vehicles (EVs) for the global market because of a risk the wheels could come loose. read more » U.S. wants automakers to collect more 'black box' crash data REUTERS

2018–2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango Recalled for Rollaway Risk CAR AND DRIVER

Glencore pleads guilty to bribery related to African oil operations THE GUARDIAN

Lyft reaches $25 million settlement of claims it hid safety problems before IPO REUTERS Lyft Inc (LYFT.O) has reached a $25 million settlement to resolve shareholder claims that the ride-hailing company concealed safety problems, including sexual assaults by drivers, prior to its 2019 initial public offering. read more »

Porsche to pay $80 mln to resolve fuel economy claims on U.S. vehicles REUTERS Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) and its Porsche AG unit have agreed to a class-action settlement worth at least $80 million to resolve claims it skewed emissions and fuel economy data on 500,000 Porsche vehicles in the United States, court documents show. read more »

SEC Charges Firm and Five Brokers with Violations of Reg BI SEC

Ford recalls 3.3 million vehicles over rollaway concerns REUTERS Ford Motor Co (F.N) is recalling more than 3.3 million vehicles in North America that could roll away because a damaged or missing part may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear. read more » Tesla, Honda among those to report advanced driving systems vehicle crashes-U.S. REUTERS

Former Chairman and Managing Partner of Energy Company Pleads Guilty to $15 Million Ponzi Scheme DOJ

Ford recalls 49,000 U.S. Mach-E EVs over potential power loss REUTERS Ford Motor Co (F.N) said Tuesday it is recalling about 49,000 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles in the United States because a part could overheat and result in a loss of driving power. read more »

KBR Defendants Agree to Settle Kickback and False Claims Allegations DOJ

Bitcoin plunges below $24,000 and the crypto meltdown claims another casualty CNN Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies plunged Monday, and two of the world's biggest cryptocurrency platforms restricted activity as the market meltdown continued apace. read more »