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VW Investigating If Second Diesel Engine Line Contains “Defeat Devices”

VW Investigating If Second Diesel Engine Line Contains “Defeat Devices”

Volkswagen has admitted to rigging the emissions control systems on 11 million diesel cars over the last seven years. But what about the company’s older diesel model vehicles? That’s apparently something the carmaker intends to find out by launching yet another investigation.  [More]

NHTSA Chief: Regulators “Questioning Everything” About Vehicle Recalls, Safety Issues

NHTSA Chief: Regulators “Questioning Everything” About Vehicle Recalls, Safety Issues

Recent high-profile recalls from the likes of Volkswagen, General Motors and other automakers have changed the way federal regulators view safety issues within the auto industry. Instead of viewing some recall initiatives as isolated incidents, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is now going to take a closer look at issues.
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