Surprise Visit: European authorities raid Hyundai and Kia, diesel defeat devices suspected
Frankfurt, Germany — On June 29, European authorities raided multiple Hyundai and Kia buildings in Frankfurt and Luxembourg. This operation was coordinated by Eurojust under suspicion that the South Korean companies were equipping vehicles with illegal diesel defeat devices. This device analyzes different inputs such as steering and throttle to identify whether a vehicle is […]
In For a Penny: U.S. Department of Labor files complaint against Georgia shop that paid pennies to ex-employee
Peachtree City, Georgia — The tale of a Georgia auto repair technician paid in pennies has drawn the ire of the U.S. Department of Labor, who has launched a suit against A OK Walker Autoworks for discrimination. One may recall reports that circulated in March of a technician who, upon request of his final paycheque […]
