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Takata air bag problem widens to some 2015 GM vehicles

2015-10-17 20:33:01| Automakers - Topix.net

DETROIT >> The deadly problem with exploding Takata air bag inflators continues to spread to newer vehicles, this time hitting a small number of 2015 General Motors cars and SUVs. GM is recalling more than 400 vehicles because the side air bag inflators could rupture and send shrapnel into drivers and passengers, according to the company and documents posted Saturday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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General Motors catches new ignition switch problem early, recalls 3,300 trucks and SUVs

2015-10-17 00:47:24| Automakers - Topix.net

This undated photo provided by Chevrolet shows the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. General Motors is recalling about 3,300 pickup trucks and SUVs, mainly in North America, because an ignition switch problem can make engines stall.

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Indonesia's costly haze problem

2015-10-12 13:47:59| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

Indonesia finally takes a stance against companies that pollute

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VW and the toxic problem of corporate amnesia

2015-10-09 15:10:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Guardian: When it was revealed that VW had been cheating on emissions tests, people were shocked. The automaker that had styled itself as a champion of corporate social responsibility and clean technology suddenly no longer looked so ethical. It turns out this is not the first time VW has cheated emissions tests. As far back as 1973, VW had been fitting defeat devices to cars. The company was pursued by the EPA and eventually settled out of court with a fine of $120,000 (78,500). So why didnt VW learn...

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