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Hagens Berman files class-action fuel economy and emissions lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler and Cummins over SCR defect in RAM 2500 and 3500 diesels

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The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. Additionally, when FCA dealers attempt to fix the SCR system defect, they often simply “flash” the computer to prompt the truck to burn more fuel to clean the filter.

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Chevrolet adds Trax small SUV to growing small-vehicle lineup in US

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Trax is named after a 2007 concept vehicle. The turbocharger is integrated within the exhaust manifold, for reduced weight and greater packaging flexibility. The rear suspension incorporates a compound crank (torsion beam) design, with a double-wall, tubular V-shape beam profile with gas-charged twin-tube shocks.

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Volvo Car Corporation to Introduce Diesel Plug-in Hybrid in Europe in 2012

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The diesel engine will be optimized to run on renewable synthetic diesel, and will meet future exhaust emission requirements. For example, the diesel engine can support or replace electric power at high speeds or when the battery charge drops, while the electric motor can offer additional torque at low engine revs. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen AG agrees to plead guilty and pay $4.3B in criminal and civil penalties; 6 execs and employees indicted

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In addition, a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Michigan returned an indictment charging six VW executives and employees for their roles in the nearly 10-year conspiracy. Jens Hadler: from May 2007 until March 2011, Hadler worked for VW as head of Engine Development for VW. Cox of the Eastern District of Michigan.

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Can-Am Spyder First Drive: Embracing The Third Wheel

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Meanwhile, the first Spyder went on sale in 2007. I felt partial to the F3, if only because our tester seemed a bit more lively and happened to be equipped with the factory available Akrapovic exhaust. Honda’s big touring bike has also been around since 1975, giving riders plenty of time to accumulate examples exceeding 100,000 miles.