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Volkswagen Agrees to Pay $15 Billion in Largest Auto-Related Settlement in U.S History

On Tuesday, 6/28 it was announced that German car manufacturer Volkswagen will pay over $15 billion to the U.S Justice Department in what is being called the largest auto-related settlement in U.S history. A large portion of the $15 billion fee will go to refunding and repairing TDI “clean diesel” model cars that were marketed to

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RECALL: Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen is recalling nearly 100,000 Passat diesel sedans, model years 2012-2014, due to insufficient cable insulation, which could cause short circuits. In some cases, underbody fires can result. According to cars.com, Volkswagen did not immediately announce an owner-notification schedule. Owners can call the automaker at 800-893-5298, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at

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GM To Recall 1.4 Million Vehicles Due To Fuel-Fed Fires Caused By Oil Leak

One of the largest vehicle manufacturers in the United States, General Motors (GM), has announced it will be recalling an estimated 1.4 million vehicles due to oil leaks that have been known to ignite fuel-fed fires in the affected cars. Reports indicate this is the third such recall that has been initiated by the company

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GM Agrees to Pay $900 Million for Faulty Ignition Switches

Car maker General Motors has agreed to pay $900 million for sitting on information and failing to tell regulators about a faulty ignition switch. The defect is believed to be linked to more than 124 deaths. This settles litigation by families of the victims. And by admitting criminal wrongdoing, it also settles a criminal investigation

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