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CNN: Repairs Unlikely For Many Recalled GM Vehicles

Rolling General Motors recalls have grabbed headlines for the past few months, but despite widespread attention on GM product defects, many recalled cars will not be repaired. CNNMoney reports that about a third of recalled cars are never brought to dealers. Some consumers minimize the risks associated with a car defect, others can’t give up …

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General Motors Attempts to Avoid Recall Lawsuits

General Motors Company filed in U.S. Bankruptcy court on Monday evening seeking for protection against legal claims involving actions prior its 2009 bankruptcy. GM is seeking protection from a wave of lawsuits surrounding ignition switch problems in vehicles that it sold but failed to recall. At least 13 deaths have been linked to the defective …

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Uber and Lyft face opposition across the country

Most recently, multiple taxi and limo companies in San Antonio and Houston have sued the companies for violating local vehicle-for-hire ordinances. Recent expansions in cities such as Cleveland have also drawn criticism due to safety and insurance concerns. The Ohio Department of Insurance issued a consumer alert advising would-be riders to use caution when deciding …

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Asiana blames faulty software for Flight 214 crash

After blaming San Francisco Airport controllers, Boeing, and its own pilots, Asiana Airlines says that malfunctioning software was also a contributing factor in the July 2013 crash that killed three people. The airline says that the “inconsistences in the aircraft’s automation logic” were partially to blame for the plane accident.

Report: Pilot error partially to blame for San Fran plane crash

After months of blaming U.S. airport officials and mechanical errors, South Korea’s Asiana Airlines finally admitted that pilot error was a contributing factor in last summer’s deadly San Francisco plane accident. Asiana Flight 214 crashed at San Francisco International Airport last July, killing three. The plane was coming in too low and too slow, which …

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GM Expands Recall Ahead of Barra’s Testimony

General Motors recently expanded its recall ahead of testimony that its CEO Mary Barra will give to congress today. GM announced that it will recall an additional 1.3 million cars for potential power steering problems. This recall follows a 2.6 million recall from earlier this year for vehicles that may have defective ignition switches.

Michael Quinn Faces Drunk Driving Charges After SF Rig Crash

Former San Francisco firefighter Michael Quinn surrendered himself yesterday to police in connection with a June 29 drunk driving accident. Authorities accuse Quinn of driving drunk while on duty. He crashed into a motorcyclist after running a light in South of Market. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the motorcyclist suffered severe personal injuries in …

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