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 » Ford recall expands: How to check if your car is affected NJ.COM
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
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
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 »
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
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 »