Author: DAVID SHEPARDSON
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Fiat Chrysler recalls 882,000 pickup trucks for steering, pedal issues
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it would recall 882,000 pickup trucks worldwide in two new recalls to address steering and pedal issues. FCA said it had reports of one injury and eight accidents possibly related to the problem.
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GM meets with lawmakers over racism allegations at Ohio plant
Senior GM executives met this week with Ohio’s two senators and other lawmakers on Capitol Hill after African American employees accused GM of allowing a racially hostile work atmosphere.
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Lawyers suing FCA in diesel case seek over $100 million
Lawyers representing diesel owners suing FCA told a U.S. judge they are seeking up to $106.5 million in legal fees and out-of-pocket costs in connection with a settlement over excess vehicle emissions.
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Trump ‘inclined’ to impose new U.S. auto tariffs, key Senator says
President Trump is likely to move ahead with tariffs on imported vehicles, a move that could prompt the European Union to agree to a new trade deal, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles Grassley said Wednesday.
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Hyundai, Kia issue new U.S. recall of 168,000 vehicles for fire risks
Hyundai and affiliate Kia said they will recall about 168,000 U.S. vehicles at risk of fuel leaks, after recalling them in 2017 for engine fire risks, and will offer software upgrades for 3.7 million vehicles.
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Kia issues new U.S. recall of 68,000 vehicles for fire risks
Kia said it would recall 68,000 U.S. vehicles at risk of fuel leaks after it previously recalled them in 2017 for engine fire risks.
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GM’s Washington charm offensive sidelined by Wall Street’s push for profit
GM’s restructuring plan, which calls for nearly 15,000 job cuts, was cheered on Wall Street. But in Washington, the move remains a public relations crisis that threatens to derail efforts by CEO Mary Barra to keep GM in good graces with the White House…
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U.S. automakers push for fuel efficiency deal
Executives at the major U.S. automakers are pressing the Trump administration and California to agree on standards for fuel efficiency and carbon emissions through 2025, as risks increase that a deadline for setting national standards will pass without…
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Cadillac to introduce EV, report says
Cadillac is expected to become GM’s lead electric vehicle brand as the company gears up to introduce a new model under the luxury marque to challenge Audi, Tesla and EVs planned by other automakers, Reuters reported, citing two people briefed on the ma…
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Germany’s Bosch to pay $131 million to settle U.S. diesel emissions claims
German auto supplier Robert Bosch will pay around $131 million to settle claims from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles U.S. diesel owners and resolve all investigations by 47 U.S. state attorneys general into its involvement with diesel vehicles.