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VW diesel scandal exec could finish prison term in Germany, report says
Oliver Schmidt is expected to appear before a federal magistrate next week on his request to finish his seven-year prison sentence in his native Germany for his key role in VW's diesel emissions scandal, the Detroit News reported. ... Read More »VW diesel scandal exec could finish prison term in Germany, report says
Oliver Schmidt is expected to appear before a federal magistrate next week on his request to finish his seven-year prison sentence in his native Germany for his key role in VW's diesel emissions scandal, the Detroit News reported. ... Read More »Toyota says it no longer employs staff shown mocking Floyd death
The Japanese automaker would not provide details, but said in a statement that it takes allegations of workplace racism seriously and that the individuals no longer work at its factory in Indiana. ... Read More »FCA to recall 1.2 million older vehicles over faulty airbag covers
The recall covers 2007-11 Dodge Nitro SUVs and 2008-10 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans. ... Read More »Subaru Crosstrek, with optional bigger engine, gets modest price bump
The Subaru Crosstrek, a top seller among subcompact crossovers, will start at $23,295 for 2021 as the segment attracts more entrants. ... Read More »Subaru Crosstrek, with optional bigger engine, gets modest price bump
The Subaru Crosstrek, a top seller among subcompact crossovers, will start at $23,295 for 2021 as the segment attracts more entrants. ... Read More »Industry veteran Chip Perry to helm A2Z Sync
Former AutoTrader and TrueCar chief Chip Perry has taken a new role to help dealerships transform to a single-point-of-contact model. ... Read More »Rivian raises another $2.5B as EV output nears
Since last fall, Rivian has raised more than $5 billion. The electric automaker expects to launch the R1T electric pickup and R1S battery-powered SUV next year, probably in the first quarter. ... Read More »FTC Order Stops the Marketer of “Thrive” Supplement from Making Baseless Claims It Can Treat, Prevent, or Reduce the Risks from COVID-19
The California-based marketer of a supplement called Thrive, which consists mainly of Vitamin C and herbal extracts, is barred from continuing to make baseless claims that it can treat, prevent, or reduce the risk of COVID-19, under an administrative settlement...... Read More »
FTC to Host Virtual Workshop July 13 on Proposed Changes to Safeguards Rule
WHAT:The Federal Trade Commission will host a virtual workshop to seek input on proposed changes to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act’s Safeguards Rule, which requires financial institutions to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security...... Read More »