One of the longest-running automotive scandals is finally coming to an end. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), now a subsidiary of Stellantis, recently pleaded guilty to corruption charges and agreed to a settlement.   Here’s a look at the scandal and FCA’s punishment. The case against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles About a year ago, General Motors filed a …

In the automotive world, the color red is often associated with speed and fun. And although many Mercedes-Benz owners believed their choice of paint color helped make their vehicles sporty standouts, some are now seeing red. In fact, after a class-action lawsuit, the color is spelling disaster for the luxury automaker. Mercedes-Benz’s trouble with Mars …

Honda might believe that the technology in the Honda Sensing suite of safety features in its new vehicles is great and that it will ultimately lead to a collision-free future. But some 2017 Honda CR-Vs owners aren’t convinced. When the automaker allegedly failed to fix issues drivers encountered with the emergency braking system, they filed a class-action lawsuit. But …

Ford F-150 owners are taking the Blue Oval to court over excessive oil burning.

Warranties are meant to give us some sense of peace. They are meant to assure us that if there is an issue with an item, the company will take care of the said issue. This is not usually how these things work, though. Warranties often cost extra money and can create stress around buying something …

Kia is known for making some high-quality vehicles, like the sporty and new K5 sedan and the Sportage SUV. Another one of the automaker’s most popular SUVs is the Telluride, which has received stellar reviews from critics. However, one Kia Telluride owner alleges that the SUV has a big safety hazard, according to Car Complaints. …

For the better half of a decade, Honda has been embroiled in a highly-debated class-action lawsuit. Hundreds of people experienced serious injuries, and 25 people lost their lives due to Honda’s use of a faulty product. This week, the Japanese automaker agreed to settle the case for $85 million with 46 American states. They also …

Dieselgate is a term often used in reference to an exhaust emissions cheating scandal. Volkswagen is often the target of the Dieselgate discussion. But, in reality, the uncovering of the cheating scam revealed a bigger problem beyond Volkswagen’s doors. As it turns out, Mercedes became the subject of scrutiny along with other manufacturers such as …

Attention Michigan residents: if you bought or leased any vehicle with a Tigershark engine, a lawsuit has been filed. Allegedly, Chrysler equipped several models with a defective Tigershark engine. According to CarComplaints they filed on August 9, 2020. The Chrysler lawsuit is for defective engines. Apparently, 2.4L Tigershark MultiAir 4-cylinder engines burn excessive amounts of …