Daimler fined $960M in Germany over diesel trickery

2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTec 4MaticMercedes-Benz parent company Daimler has been fined 870 million euros ($960 million) for "negligent violation of supervisory duties" in the wake of its diesel emissions scandal, following similar actions against Volkswagen, whose "Dieselgate" fiasco sent tremors through Europe's automotive industry. Daimler's board waived the company's right to...

Reports: Audi software tricks led to dirty dieselgate scandal

2014 Audi Q5 TDI, Catskill Mountains, Oct 2013Audi played a significant role in the Volkswagen diesel scandal—specifically in developing software that cheated emissions tests for diesels in Europe and the U.S. That's a point that's only come to light in recent days, as documents just have been uncovered as part of European reports. While engineers from Volkswagen's luxury Audi division...

Settlement pays Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ram 1500 diesel owners up to $3,075

2016 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel HFEIn a settlement between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the EPA, owners of Jeep and Ram trucks with the EcoDiesel V-6 engine can claim up to $3,075. The $307.5 million settlement, initially announced in January, was approved by a federal judge on Friday. Owners have until February 3, 2021 to file claims for the settlement money at...