| 单词 | ignition switch |
| 例句 | You simply turned the ignition switch with your hand and it fired, and one evening a guy did just that as Daddy was standing by the kitchen window washing dishes. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Half an hour later he turned the ignition switch. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Farid shifted on his seat and toyed with the keys still hanging from the ignition switch. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Families are facing new feelings of grief and anger over possibly missed warnings of problems with ignition switches. The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia 2014-03-13T18:13:24Z His attack on General Motors and its defective ignition switches was blunter and more bland, building off reporting by Christopher Hayes and others, adding more outrage and a ho-hum focus on the public relations. John Oliver and Clickhole Take Fake News in Opposite Directions 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z With General Motors, the ignition switch; this was 12 or 13 years later. The human cost of “playing god” 2017-05-06T04:00:00Z Hyundai and Kia announced in February that they would provide software updates for vehicles that require the key to be in the ignition switch to turn the car on. Thefts prompt 17 states to urge recall of Kia, Hyundai cars 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The update extends the length of the alarm sound to one minute and requires a key to be in the ignition switch to start the vehicle. Seattle police are giving away free steering wheel locks. Here’s what to know 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Meaningful empathy, often assumed to be cinema’s natural domain, can’t be operated like an ignition switch; it isn’t effortless, and it isn’t automatically generative. Review: No, movies are not empathy machines — and the brilliant ‘Saint Omer’ shows why 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Chip keys, which started to show up in the 1990s, communicate with another chip in the ignition switch. Thieves key on hack that leaves Hyundai, Kia cars vulnerable 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z At General Motors, Latouf had been put in charge of safety after a series of recalls for faulty ignition switches that could turn engines off and disable air bags in a crash. Hyundai exec vows to improve company’s safety track record 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z There was a period when cars had keys to unlock the ignition switch, but you weren’t actually turning on the car with the key. The push-button ignition was a luxurious way to start your car until it wasn’t 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z GM implemented a new safety reporting system and field investigation team following a 2014 ignition switch recall, he added. Rash of auto recalls raises questions about safety, electric cars 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z At Porsche, the left hand turned the key and the right engaged the gear shift simultaneously: Most of today’s Porsches place the ignition switch on the left. The Car Key of the Future (Is Still in Your Pocket) 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z The ignition switch, radio and headlights on his car were on, and the car was in gear. Two Montana Sweethearts Were Fatally Shot in 1956. The Case Was Just Solved. 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z The group also says the General Services Administration is selling vehicles to the public without the repairs being made, including those with potentially dangerous Takata air bags and faulty General Motors ignition switches. Safety groups, unions urge US to fix recalled gov’t vehicles 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z The drone operator flips the ignition switch, and the drone spits bursts of fire onto the hive. Flamethrower drone incinerates wasp nests in China 2020-12-12T05:00:00Z The ignition switch for this was a global pandemic during a period of time when the economy was actually pretty good. ‘It’s Going to Be a Bit of a Bumpy Ride’: Financiers Weigh In on the Crisis 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z General Motors on Thursday won preliminary U.S. court approval of a $120 million settlement with owners who said defective ignition switches caused their vehicles to lose value. FCC votes to let fast WiFi devices use airwaves, in a win for tech companies 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z The accord would resolve the last major piece of litigation over GM ignition switches linked to vehicle stalls and air bags that failed to deploy, as well as 124 deaths. GM ignition switch settlement with vehicle owners wins U.S. court approval 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z Hinkle didn’t take the bait, instead highlighting General Motors’ notorious ignition switch scandal as an example of how trial lawyers uncover corporate malfeasance. We still can’t agree how to regulate self-driving cars 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z The ignition switch was later found to be in accessory mode, the position between on and off that could cut power to airbags. Special Report: How secrecy in U.S. courts hobbles regulators 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z Piezoelectric devices, he notes, are a part of everything from cigarette lighters and pushbutton ignition switches on barbeques to precision motors on scanning force microscopes. Transparent, power-producing crystals could lead to invisible robots, self-powered touch screens 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z Tuesday’s 3-0 decision may help GM reduce its ultimate exposure in nationwide litigation over defective ignition switches in several Chevrolet, Pontiac and Saturn models. GM not liable for punitive damages in ignition switch cases: U.S. appeals court 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z She came into the job just in time to manage G.M. through a scandal in which faulty ignition switches had caused a series of fatal accidents. G.M. Chief’s Test: Satisfy Striking Workers and Sustain Bottom Line 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z Warren cited General Motors Co’s decision more than a decade ago to settle some cases involving deadly ignition switch defects on the condition the terms remain confidential. Democratic hopeful Warren seeks to curb U.S. lobbying, corporate power 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z In a statement to Reuters, GM said: “Since 2014, we have undertaken comprehensive reforms across the company to ensure that something like the ignition switch crisis never happens again.” Special Report: How secrecy in U.S. courts hobbles regulators 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z It is a defeat for owners who said they suffered economic losses from buying vehicles they thought were defect-free, only to see the ignition switch problem hurt GM’s brand, reputation and ultimately resale values. GM wins victory in defective ignition switch litigation 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z If Erskine is not the engine that powered Portrush’s push for an Open, she most certainly is its spark plug, fuel injector and ignition switch. How Royal Portrush got its (unlikely) second chance to host the British Open - Golf Digest 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z It is the ignition switch that starts the engine that is the golf industry. The Masters is the golf industry's annual ignition switch - Golf Digest 2019-04-08T04:00:00Z Dressed in a dark blue suit, he sat calmly in the driver’s seat, holding a homemade ignition switch. Close calls: when American presidents diced with death 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z GM still faces some pending civil lawsuits over the ignition switch issue, including some economic loss claims. U.S. judge dismisses GM ignition switch criminal case 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z Deputy Ivan Tsethlikai Jr. says there was no ignition switch in place on the steering column and there items scattered all over inside the vehicle. Authorities find Marine’s car 30 hours after it was stolen 2018-06-07T04:00:00Z General Motors was forced to recall 29 million cars in North America starting in 2014 when a defective ignition switch would suddenly shut off the engine. Electrical defects cause Priuses to stall; Toyota may be bracing for a legal fight as safety worries grow 2018-04-23T04:00:00Z “But the combined tailpipes of automobiles kill dozens and dozens more people than faulty ignition switches,” the researcher said. Tougher climate policies could save a stunning 150 million lives, researchers find 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z GM in 2014 recalled roughly 2.6 million older cars with ignition switches that risked slipping from the run position, leading to stalled engines and disabled air bags in crashes. GM Faces Renewed Prospect of $1 Billion Payout Over Ignition Safety 2018-03-08T05:00:00Z They believe he’s the ignition switch to their roaring engine. Perspective | Adam Eaton will again bat leadoff for Nationals once ready, but first he must practice patience 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z She was part of the award-winning team that covered General Motors’ crisis involving fatal ignition switches and the federal government’s inattention to auto safety issues. Google Thinks I’m Dead 2017-12-16T05:00:00Z A faulty ignition switch that General Motors used in small cars caused the vehicles to switch off and rendered their airbags inoperable. Chrysler Pacifica Owners Say Minivans Suddenly Shut Off 2017-11-20T05:00:00Z An Orange County superior court judge late Friday approved the settlement for alleged violations of unfair competition and false advertising laws for some vehicles recalled in 2014, including the ignition switch recall. GM settles California county recall case for $13.9 million 2017-10-29T04:00:00Z General Motors agreed to pay $120 million to resolve claims from 49 U.S. states and the District of Columbia over faulty ignition switches, state attorneys general said. Unemployment claims drop to lowest level in more than 44 years 2017-10-19T04:00:00Z It sits just under the ignition switch, a little knob you turn left and right to turn the car on and off. ScreenDrive: Volvo's take on the touchscreen actually makes sense 2017-08-17T04:00:00Z It also includes $654 million in one-time items from restructuring in India, the sale of GM’s South Africa business and lingering legal costs from an embarrassing ignition switch recall. GM profit falls on sale of European unit; Michael Kors will buy Jimmy Choo 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z Add another item to the list of once-common features — including ashtrays, spare tires and turn-the-key ignition switches — disappearing from new cars: fog lamps. Why Fog Lamps Are Starting to Disappear 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z An Orange County superior court judge late Friday approved the settlement for alleged violations of unfair competition and false advertising laws for some vehicles recalled in 2014, including the ignition switch recall. GM settles California county recall case for $13.9 million 2017-10-29T04:00:00Z General Motors has agreed to settle federal lawsuits by as many as 203 plaintiffs over defective ignition switches in its vehicles, a Friday court filing shows. - The Washington Post 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z That ruling affected injury and death cases stemming from pre-bankruptcy crashes, as well as claims from customers who said their vehicles lost value as a result of the ignition switch and recalls involving other parts. Supreme Court rejects GM bid to block ignition switch suits 2017-04-24T04:00:00Z That marks a contrast with the settlement the Justice Department reached with General Motors over faulty ignition switches that were linked to more than 100 deaths. Volkswagen Pleads Guilty Over Diesel Emissions Deception 2017-03-10T05:00:00Z Securities and Exchange Commission accounting case related to a faulty ignition switch linked to 124 deaths and 275 injuries, the regulator announced on Wednesday. GM resolves SEC accounting case tied to ignition switch 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z GM still faces more than 100 lawsuits in connection with the ignition switch recall, including economic loss and personal injury claims. GM settles California county recall case for $13.9 million 2017-10-29T04:00:00Z GM has faced hundreds of lawsuits over faulty ignition switches that could cause engines to stall and prevent air bags from deploying in crashes. - The Washington Post 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z The liabilities GM is trying to dodge pertain to a faulty ignition switch in 2.6 million of its older sedans linked to at least 124 deaths and at least 275 injuries, some of them severe. Why General Motors is asking the Supreme Court to say it’s only 7 years old — not 108 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z Supreme Court to overturn an appellate court's ruling that the automaker's 2009 bankruptcy does not shield it from lawsuits over a faulty ignition switch linked to 124 deaths and 275 injuries. GM asks Supreme Court to reverse ignition switch claims ruling 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z By contrast, GM knew its ignition switches were faulty when it introduced them in 2002 but concealed the problem until 2014, five years after its bankruptcy sale. Potential bidders for Takata may balk at GM bankruptcy precedent 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z GM still faces more than 100 lawsuits in connection with the ignition switch recall, including economic loss and personal injury claims. GM settles California county recall case for $13.9 million 2017-10-29T04:00:00Z A 2013 Exponent investigation into a long fight over ignition switches in General Motors cars helped lead to a widespread recall. The Deflategate Scientists Unlock Their Lab 2016-09-21T04:00:00Z Its ignition switch scandal--which cost lives--was about much more than a part; it was the systemic failure of a culture of moral and personal judgements, oversight, team collaboration, and highly placed blind eyes. The One Question You Should Ask About Every New Job 2015-12-19T05:00:00Z So, for instance, the ignition switch was a conventional affair with key and key lock—no keyless entry and push-button starting with the key fob in the driver’s pocket. 2017 Subaru Outback Review: A Cult Leader With All-Wheel Drive 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z Because of the concealment, the court of appeals reasoned that GM's customers had been denied the opportunity to object or file a claim over the ignition switch defects as part of GM's bankruptcy and sale. Potential bidders for Takata may balk at GM bankruptcy precedent 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z The Justice Department appointed the firm’s chairman, Bart M. Schwartz, to track General Motors’ compliance with a federal deal stemming from its defective ignition switches. Guidepost Solutions, a Corporate Monitor, Hires State Regulator 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z GM started the program, “Speak up for Safety,” in 2014 after the auto maker failed for more than a decade to recall millions of older cars with defective ignition switches. GM Recalls Millions of Vehicles for Possible Air-Bag, Seat-Belt Failures 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z “I think G.M. learned its lesson from the ignition switch and changed its behavior,” Michelle Krebs, an analyst with the research site Autotrader.com, said on Friday. G.M. Spots an Airbag Problem and Moves Quickly to Respond 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z General Motors has admitted its ignition switches could indeed move from their intended spot in older cars, turning off both the engine and airbags in the process, reports the Associated Press. General Motors Resolves Ignition Switch Cases 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z GM reached a preliminary agreement last week to settle the lawsuits, which alleged injuries tied to the defective ignition switches, said Bob Hilliard, a Texas plaintiffs’ lawyer involved in the litigation. GM Nears Ignition-Switch Case Settlements 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z “The accident had nothing to do with the ignition switch.” GM cleared in second U.S. verdict over crash blamed on ignition switch 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z General Motors Co. sought a rehearing of an appeals court ruling that exposes it to hundreds of potential lawsuits and some $10 billion in liabilities from faulty ignition switches. GM Continues to Seek Shield From Ignition-Switch Suits 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z Cain said other ignition switch recalls weren't as serious and were fixed with changes to keys, so loss of value claims will be hard to prove. Court tosses claims over lost GM car values, allows others 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z Friday's decision followed a ruling from a federal appeals court on Wednesday that said the terms of GM's 2009 bankruptcy did not protect it from economic-loss lawsuits over the ignition switch. General Motors escapes some claims from 2014 recalls 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z In March, a jury in the second case found the ignition switch didn’t cause the crash and declined to award damages. GM Nears Ignition-Switch Case Settlements 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z The verdict in Harris County, Texas, was the second in favor of GM this year in lawsuits over the now recalled ignition switch. GM cleared in second U.S. verdict over crash blamed on ignition switch 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z When Judge Gerber did learn about the ignition switch problem a few years later, he was frustrated. Court Rules Tort Claims Can Proceed in G.M. Ignition Switch Case 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z But plaintiffs' lawyers argued that GM misled the court seven years ago because it knew about but failed to disclose the ignition switch problems. Court ruling opens door to more GM ignition switch lawsuits 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z It also far exceeds Toyota’s $1.1 billion outlay, in 2012, over flawed accelerators, and the two billion dollars that General Motors recently agreed to pay for faulty ignition switches. The Volkswagen Settlement: How Bad Management Leads to Big Punishment 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z In a separate proceeding in late August, a Texas jury found the GM ignition switch wasn’t responsible for a crash that killed one and injured another. GM Nears Ignition-Switch Case Settlements 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z Defects range from exploding air bag inflators to faulty ignition switches and electronic glitches. 'Star Trek' actor's death prompts new calls for auto recall fix 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z But nobody knew about the ignition switch problem then. Court Rules Tort Claims Can Proceed in G.M. Ignition Switch Case 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z Following its investigation into the defective ignition switch, GM conducted more than 70 recalls, including for parts unrelated to the ignition switch such as headlights and power doors. GM seeks to dismiss claims for recalled vehicles' lost value 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z Well, you start the GTO like this: turn on the master switch, flip the secondary ignition switch on and off three times, and then count to 15 as you mash the gas pedal down. Mazda's future is hidden in these completely mad vintage race cars 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z General Motors paid a $900 million penalty for problems related to faulty ignition switches, while Toyota paid $1.2 billion for misleading statements about defects in its cars. Volkswagen’s Legal Endgame in Emissions Scandal 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z Industry analysts have been generally impressed by G.M.’s comeback from its financial problems and its recent safety crisis over faulty ignition switches linked to 124 deaths. Despite Strong Earnings, G.M. Has Much to Prove to Investors 2016-04-21T04:00:00Z No matter how I adjusted the seat and the steering wheel, I couldn't see the ignition switch and had to fumble blindly with the key every time I started the car. Fiat 500e electric vehicle is perky and fun, and it comes with an HOV lane sticker 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z The highly public lapses include defective air bags produced by Takata and faulty ignition switches in General Motors vehicles. U.S. looks to aviation industry to help shrink road deaths 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z GM said Friday the company is pleased with the dismissal and that it was “prepared to try the case and show that the ignition switch did not cause or contribute to the accident.” GM Wins Another Round in Ignition-Switch Litigation 2016-04-08T04:00:00Z "We were prepared to try the case and show that the ignition switch did not cause or contribute to the accident, and we are pleased that the case is being dismissed with prejudice," GM said. Another ignition-switch case against GM dismissed 2016-04-08T04:00:00Z The settlement marks another unexpected turn in the consolidated litigation over defective ignition switches on roughly 2.6 million older vehicles GM recalled in early 2014. GM Settles Third Bellwether Ignition-Switch Case 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Last month, a jury in a subsequent trial found that a faulty ignition switch did not cause a 2014 accident that injured two people. G.M. Settles Ignition-Switch Case Planned as Bellwether Trial 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Although GM succeeded in last week's trial in convincing jurors that the ignition switch in question was not responsible for the accident in the case, the jury did conclude the switch was defective. GM settles ignition-switch case before third trial 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z The verdict is the first in a series expected after GM admitted to selling cars with faulty ignition switches and recalled a record 30.4m cars and trucks. Jury: GM sold car with faulty ignition switch but is not at fault for 2014 crash 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z The jurors’ verdict on Wednesday found a 2007 Saturn Sky involved in an early 2014 Louisiana crash defective, determining its ignition switch deviated from the Detroit auto maker’s specifications or performance standards. Jury Finds GM Car’s Ignition Switch Not to Blame in Crash 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z The lawsuit alleged the car’s air bags failed to deploy because the vehicle’s ignition switch slipped from the run position, cutting engine power. GM Settles Third Bellwether Ignition-Switch Case 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Under certain conditions, ignition switch fell into the off position, making it difficult to steer or stop. Lawyers have clashed in closing arguments over whether an ignition switch was to blame for a Louisiana car accident involving a General Motors car 2016-03-29T04:00:00Z Weeks after the first New York trial over General Motors' faulty ignition switch controversy ended prematurely, a new one is set to start. Weeks after the first trial over General Motors' faulty ignition switch controversy ended prematurely, a new one has begun in New York 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z Six trials were scheduled this year to help resolve claims stemming from an ignition switch problem. Jury: GM sold car with faulty ignition switch but is not at fault for 2014 crash 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z The driver and passenger sued GM, GM -0.08 % blaming the car’s defective ignition switch for minor injuries suffered in the crash. Jury Finds GM Car’s Ignition Switch Not to Blame in Crash 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z Next up was GM, longtime holder of the global sales crown, which recalled millions of vehicles in 2014 over faulty ignition switches linked to more than 120 deaths. Toyota Plans Shake-up to Avoid Curse of the 10-Million Club 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z There was General Motors’ crisis involving defective ignition switches and Toyota’s scandal related to sudden vehicle acceleration. VW’s Crisis Strategy: Forward, Reverse, U-Turn 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z The suits were filed when the company continued to sell flawed cars for years after identifying the ignition switch defect. Weeks after the first trial over General Motors' faulty ignition switch controversy ended prematurely, a new one has begun in New York 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z The valuation adjustments helped G.M. overcome other charges it took last year to settle a Justice Department investigation into defective ignition switches tied to 124 deaths and compensate victims of accidents in the affected vehicles. G.M. Posts Record Profit of $9.7 Billion for 2015 2016-02-03T05:00:00Z A jury found a General Motors Co. ignition switch installed in a car “unreasonably dangerous” but stopped short of awarding damages in a case arising from litigation consolidated in a New York federal court. Jury Finds GM Car’s Ignition Switch Not to Blame in Crash 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z GM 0.44 % over a defective ignition switch were dealt a setback Thursday when a federal judge advised a group of lawyers to drop the first such suit amid revelations about alleged fraud involving the plaintiff. Judge Encourages Plaintiff to Drop GM Ignition-Switch Lawsuit 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z GM in September paid a $900 million penalty to settle a Justice Department criminal probe of a defective ignition switch linked to 124 deaths. Car Makers Promise to Improve Safety Practices 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z GM doesn’t deny that the air bags didn’t deploy, but disputes the claim that car’s ignition switch was the reason. Plaintiff in GM Civil Trial Takes Stand 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z Scheuer claims the ignition switch defect prevented his air bags from going off and protecting him in the crash. GM challenges ignition-switch plaintiff’s account of crash fallout 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z Mr. Scheuer doesn’t claim he lost control of his brakes or steering because of the ignition switch as he ran off the road. GM Civil Trial Over Faulty Ignition Switch Gets Underway 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z The automaker is facing a civil trial in the first of six so-called bellwether cases over deadly defective ignition switches in its vehicles. Trial Begins in G.M. Ignition Defect Case 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z General Motors on Monday will face a trial in the first of six so-called “bellwether” cases in 2016 over deadly defective ignition switches in its vehicles. G.M. Trial, Bank Earnings and December Retail Numbers 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z Robert Scheuer contends that a faulty ignition switch in his GM-made Saturn prevented his air bag from deploying after another car forced him off the road and then fled the scene in May 2014. Plaintiff in GM Civil Trial Takes Stand 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z A GM spokesman said the company will show jurors the ignition switch in the Scheuer case didn’t rotate and that the vehicle’s air bags weren’t designed to deploy in the Oklahoma crash. For GM, Ignition-Switch Legal Battles Persist 2016-01-09T05:00:00Z GM, still recovering from a costly and brand-tarnishing recall over faulty ignition switches, gets access to Lyft’s technology as well as more clout with Silicon Valley engineers seeking the most interesting jobs. Why General Motors Is Investing $500 Million in Lyft 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z It's the first trial to result from hundreds of lawsuits filed against GM after the auto giant revealed in 2014 that faulty ignition switches in Chevy Cobalts and other small cars necessitated an unprecedented recall. Oklahoma car crash prompts first case to test legal boundaries of GM ignition switch scandal 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z It’s the first trial to result from hundreds of lawsuits filed against GM after the auto giant revealed in 2014 that faulty ignition switches in Chevy Cobalts and other small cars necessitated an unprecedented recall. Trial in NYC set to air GM ignition switch recall issues 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z "We faced the ignition switch issue with integrity, dignity and a clear determination to do the right thing both in the short and long term," he said in a statement. GM ignition switch fund pays out $594.5 million 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z General Motors on Monday goes on trial in a suit linked to a defective ignition switch with the aim of developing a pattern for future settlements. For GM, Ignition-Switch Legal Battles Persist 2016-01-09T05:00:00Z And although G.M. successfully fought for immunity from litigation for accidents involving defective ignition switches that occurred before its 2009 bankruptcy, a new report shows that reparations were paid for crashes before that date. Your Thursday Briefing 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z GM is far from done with litigation over the faulty ignition switches. GM fund approves $594.5 million in ignition claims 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z “We faced the ignition switch issue with integrity, dignity and clear determination to do the right thing both in the short and long term,” Mr. Cain said. G.M. Compensated Some Pre-Bankruptcy Crash Victims 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z GM -0.58 % over a defective ignition switch linked to more than 100 deaths, the U.S. VW to Meet With Regulators as Patience Frays 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z General Motors may be liable for punitive damages in lawsuits it faces over an ignition switch problem that prompted the recall of millions of vehicles last year, a U.S. judge said. Dating site company expects $466 million from IPO; GM may be liable for punitive claims 2015-11-09T05:00:00Z General Motors may face larger penalties in trials related to the use of faulty ignition switches. GM could pay punitive damages in switch scandal trials - BBC News 2015-11-09T05:00:00Z Bob Hilliard, a Texas lawyer who represents hundreds of ignition switch plaintiffs, said Feinberg and his team "did a yeoman's job. I thought they were fair." GM fund approves $594.5 million in ignition claims 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z The ignition switches are responsible for at least 169 deaths and hundreds of injuries. Judge's ruling on punitive damages could expose General Motors to large jury verdicts 2015-11-09T05:00:00Z In September, General Motors Co. agreed to pay $900 million to settle a Justice Department investigation into recall delays for vehicles with faulty ignition switches. Takata fined $70 million for defective airbags as recalls nearly double 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z Last year, General Motors was penalized $35 million for not promptly reporting a defective ignition switch to regulators. U.S. Regulators Fine Takata Up to $200 Million Over Faulty Airbags 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z But General Motors paid more than $1 billion in fines and settlements for its ignition switch defect. Transcript: Republican Presidential Debate 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z The next year, Mazda said, it learned of a fire in an ignition switch, also in Japan. After a Delay of Years, Mazda Recalls 4.9 Million Vehicles 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z General Motors' third-quarter profit fell slightly, but the company rode strong North American sales to overcome $1.5 billion in costs from its deadly ignition switch recall. General Motors overcomes huge recall costs to post healthy profit 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z G.M. also announced a $575 million deal last month to settle many of the civil lawsuits filed against it by ignition switch victims around the country. G.M. Earnings Beat Estimates, but Ignition Switch Scandal Took Toll 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z Justice Department investigation of the automaker’s mishandled ignition switch recall, GM said net income for the latest quarter was 84 cents a share, up from 81 cents a share. Trucks, China drive GM to beat Street in third quarter 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z General Motors, for example, last year offered $25 gift cards to owners of about 2.6 million older small cars that could have defective ignition switches. The Owner Has a Crucial Part in Volkswagen Diesel Repair 2015-10-18T04:00:00Z In September, General Motors reached agreements to settle significant portions of civil litigation brought against it over faulty ignition switches that prompted the recall of millions of vehicles and was linked to 124 deaths. GM discovers new ignition switch issue, recalling 3,300 vehicles: AP 2015-10-16T04:00:00Z Last month, General Motors said it would pay at least $575 million to settle civil lawsuits over faulty ignition switches that were involved in at least 124 deaths. Driving a hard bargain: A Fiat Chrysler discount will cost your right to sue 2015-10-16T04:00:00Z General Motors struck the deal last month to resolve a criminal case involving its failure to disclose the ignition switch defect, which is tied to 124 deaths. Lawyers Say G.M. Might Have Broken Government Deal 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z More primitive cars require a protracted, embarrassing process of sitting at a green light while you desperately grab for the ignition switch, cussing your own poor clutch skills. Ford’s new Focus RS is perfect for people who are bad at driving stick 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z The Detroit auto maker said that prevented it from accessing the car’s black box, or sensing diagnostic module, to determine the power-mode status of the vehicle’s ignition switch after the crash. GM Does U-Turn in Ignition-Switch Motion 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z For example, GM paid $900 million in September to settle criminal charges related a recall about defective ignition switches. Automotive Stocks to Buy After Volkswagen's Emissions Scandal 2015-09-29T04:00:00Z Lawyers are still deposing GM employees nearly two years after the Detroit auto maker began recalling millions of vehicles with defective ignition switches. VW Faces Barrage of Litigation 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z Its shameful scandal follows on the heels of the judgment against GM for faulty ignition switches, resulting in more than a hundred deaths. VW’s culture of blind obedience: What went wrong and how to fix it 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z One of the deadliest defects discovered in the last few years did not arise in chips or code: It was a mechanical problem with the ignition switch in some General Motors cars. Complex Car Software Becomes the Weak Spot Under the Hood 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z General Motors this month agreed to pay the government $900 million to settle a criminal investigation into how it handled ignition switches that caused fatal wrecks and forced the recall of 2.6 million cars. How VW’s scandal threatens the reputation of ‘German engineering’ 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z It comes after the General Motors settlement of a criminal investigation into how it handled defective ignition switches that caused at least 124 deaths. The Potential Criminal Consequences for Volkswagen 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z But VW's problems differ in striking ways from the safety investigations into General Motors, for defective ignition switches, and Toyota Motor Co., over unintended acceleration. Volkswagen diesel scandal threatens to ruin its credibility and value 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z One of the biggest product defects in recent American manufacturing history, linked to at least 124 deaths and numerous injuries, was traceable to a mundane automobile part, the ignition switch. Many Messages in the G.M. Settlement 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z On Thursday, General Motors agreed to pay the federal government a $900 million penalty for failing to disclose defects in ignition switches, a deal that disappointed many of the victims’ families. VW Is Said to Cheat on Diesel Emissions; U.S. to Order Big Recall 2015-09-18T04:00:00Z GM killed over a 100 people by knowingly putting a defective ignition switch into over 1 million vehicles. GM to pay $900m to avoid criminal inquiry into fault that led to deaths 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z The Wall Street Journal reports that GM will be charged with criminal wire fraud for making deceptive statements about the ignition switch. GM Near Settlement With U.S. Over Ignition-switch Scandal 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z PHOTOS: GM will $900M to settle criminal case over ignition switches Also Thursday, GM announced it will spend $575 million to settle the majority of the civil lawsuits filed over the scandal. GM will pay $900 million over ignition switch scandal 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z Like the false statement count, this charge is not based on the deaths caused by defective ignition switches, but only about how G.M. misled buyers of its certified used vehicles regarding their safety. Many Messages in the G.M. Settlement 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z April 2006: DeGiorgio signs off on a redesign of the ignition switch, but doesn’t change the part number, which made the change difficult to track later. Key events in General Motors’ ignition switch recall 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z America’s largest car maker eventually recalled 2.6m cars to replace the faulty ignition switch. GM to pay $900m to avoid criminal inquiry into fault that led to deaths 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z "GM killed over a 100 people by knowingly putting a defective ignition switch into over 1 million vehicles," Ditlow said. GM Pays to Settle Ignition Switch Cases 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z The settlement agreement involves GM's handling of about 2.6 million vehicles recalled for ignition switch failures last year. Prosecutors, not regulators, are the new enforcers of automotive safety 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z GM, the No 1 US automaker, took charges totaling $4.2bn in 2014 to reflect costs associated with recalls, and a special fund was established to compensate victims of the ignition switch defect. GM to pay $900m to end US criminal case over ignition switches 2015-09-16T04:00:00Z General Motors was the subject of multiple government investigations and hundreds of civil lawsuits for taking more than a decade to recall 2.6 million cars with a deadly ignition switch defect. Key events in General Motors’ ignition switch recall 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z Also, power steering and power brakes did not operate when the ignition switch unexpectedly moved from the "on" position. GM to pay $900 million, settle U.S. criminal case over ignition switches: sources 2015-09-16T04:00:00Z GM -6.08 % ’s faulty ignition switches were rejected by lawyers hired to handle the claims. More than 90% of GM ignition-suit claims rejected 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z The automaker knew about the ignition switch problem for more than a decade before starting to recall the cars. Prosecutors, not regulators, are the new enforcers of automotive safety 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z Each begins with shots of the signpost at the Aldrich, a key turning a car’s ignition switch and the drive to the institution. A Deadly Sin at the Aldrich, From the Comfort of an Armchair 2015-08-21T04:00:00Z Federal regulators in May exercised an option to continue increased oversight of GM as part of a settlement over the auto maker’s lapses with faulty ignition switches. Spike in U.S. Car Recalls Continues 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z GM -0.03 % paid in 2014 for failing to notify regulators in a timely manner about defective ignition switches as required under federal law. Auto Regulators Vow to Continue Safety Crackdown 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z GM -0.82 % in 2014 for not alerting regulators in a timely way to a faulty ignition switch now linked to over 120 deaths. Record Fine for Fiat Chrysler 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z The mistakes that led to the ignition switch recall should never have happened. Prosecutors, not regulators, are the new enforcers of automotive safety 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z There, he worked on developing ignition switches for the bombs. A Manhattan Project Veteran Had a Unique View of Atomic Bomb Work 2015-07-26T04:00:00Z GM 0.25 % ignition switches now linked to more than 120 deaths. Spike in U.S. Car Recalls Continues 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z Still, the company raised its estimate for what it will spend to compensate victims of crashes caused by defective ignition switches to $625 million. GM tops profit forecasts on trucks, SUVs 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z But General Motors is facing a challenge to that protection as it fights a barrage of lawsuits over defective ignition switches that have resulted in more than 100 deaths and multiple injuries. Lawsuit Against General Motors Tests Attorney-Client Privilege 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z GM killed over 100 people by knowingly putting a defective ignition switch into over 1 million vehicles. Prosecutors, not regulators, are the new enforcers of automotive safety 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z GM 0.35 % to address victims in crashes tied to faulty ignition switches. Takata Rejects Senator’s Call for Compensation Fund 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z GM and Takata face Justice Department probes over their handling of deadly problems with defective ignition switches and air bags, respectively. Spike in U.S. Car Recalls Continues 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z At a congressional hearing last month, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, urged a Takata executive to create a compensation fund for victims similar to one established by General Motors after its ignition switch recall. Takata Says No to Fund for Victims 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z They also say the company failed to take steps to repair the vehicles with the faulty ignition switches. Lawsuit Against General Motors Tests Attorney-Client Privilege 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z According to the testimony, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation missed opportunities to investigate problems in GM cars with airbags and ignition switches, which have been linked to over 100 deaths. Watchdog's warning: Safety inspectors can't spot the next major vehicle problem 2015-06-23T04:00:00Z “Our audit did not assess whether GM fully disclosed information on the ignition switch issue to NHTSA,” OIG investigators acknowledged. US car safety watchdog under fire for failing to protect public 2015-06-20T04:00:00Z Investigators repeatedly missed opportunities to identify the defective ignition switch, the audit said, adding that problems extended beyond the G.M. case. Reports: Federal agency fails to hold carmakers to account 2015-06-19T04:00:00Z Repeatedly, investigators missed opportunities to identify the defective ignition switch. Federal Auditor Finds Broad Failures at N.H.T.S.A. 2015-06-19T04:00:00Z But a potential criminal charge filed by the Justice Department might identify an earlier date when G.M. knew of the problem with the ignition switch. Lawsuit Against General Motors Tests Attorney-Client Privilege 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z The report was commissioned in response to GM’s recall of 8.7 million vehicles for faulty ignition switches in order to assess NHTSA’s role in the recall. Watchdog's warning: Safety inspectors can't spot the next major vehicle problem 2015-06-23T04:00:00Z She’s earned praise from all angles for her handling of GM’s ignition switch recall crisis. These are the top 5 female CEOs according to their employees 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z In a scathing self-examination, federal regulators acknowledged Friday that for years they failed to adequately address a 57-cent defect in an ignition switch that killed 109 people and injured more than 200 others. Federal regulators admit they bungled investigation of deadly auto ignition 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z The ignition switch, in older Chevrolet Cobalts, Saturn Ions and other small cars, is prone to turn off, stalling the engine and disabling the airbags. Auto Safety Agency Admits Missing Clues to G.M. Ignition Defects 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z GM also set up an out-of-court fund to compensate victims of the ignition switch. Judge puts GM ignition-switch lawsuits on ice, for now 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z This was a condition placed on GM in the wake of the ignition switch defect. Report: Justice Finds Criminal Wrongdoing In GM Ignition Switch Case 2015-05-22T04:00:00Z The Takata recall eclipses General Motors’ recall of 30 million vehicles last year for faulty ignition switches and other problems. Flawed Takata air bags in 34 million vehicles lead to biggest recall in history 2015-05-19T04:00:00Z General Motors recalled about 30 million vehicles last year, but those were for a range of defects, including faulty ignition switches. Japan’s three biggest automakers widen global recall of air bags 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z The death toll from faulty ignition switches in General Motors’ vehicles officially reached 100 this week, putting a grim tally on the long-running saga of the company’s delayed recalls. GM's Faulty Ignition Switches Have Officially Killed 100 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z The Cobalt in the model years 2005-2010 was equipped with an ignition switch that, under certain conditions, shut off in mid-operation, disabling the air bags and the power assistance on the steering and the brakes. How Do We Build a Safer Car? 2015-04-27T04:00:00Z In last year's first quarter, a $1.3 billion charge for an embarrassing series of recalls — including one for a deadly ignition switch problem — diluted the profit. Truck, SUV profits send GM earnings higher 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z In addition, G.M. took a charge of $150 million in the quarter to increase the amount of money set aside to compensate victims of accidents tied to defective ignition switches. G.M. Reports Strong Sales and Higher Profit 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z GM is embroiled in a defect problem of its own since last year, over problem ignition switches. Toyota beats VW, GM for top place in global vehicle sales 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z But the plaintiffs recently argued that GM misled the court six years ago because it knew about but failed to disclose the ignition switch problem. Court rules GM shielded from death claims before bankruptcy 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z Wednesday's ruling determined whether GM retained the liability for crashes occurring in 2.6 million vehicles recalled for ignition switch failures. GM shielded from many ignition-switch lawsuits, bankruptcy judge rules 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z A federal bankruptcy judge on Wednesday blocked most lawsuits against General Motors over a defective ignition switch that is tied to at least 84 deaths and hundreds more injuries. General Motors Wins Ruling Shielding It From Most Claims Over Ignition Flaw 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z Melton was one of at least 67 people killed in crashes caused by defective ignition switches. Lawyer says action against GM will continue despite settlement 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z Depositions are scheduled in May of a number of current and former G.M. employees, as well as officials of Delphi, the firm that made the ignition switches. G.M. Will Face Further Discovery in Broader Class-Action Case 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z Stevens said Monday that the $20 billion cash reserve is high enough for GM to withstand the costs of its ignition switch recall and any potential economic downturn. GM plans $5-billion stock buyback, avoids showdown with hedge funds 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z To diffuse that liability, GM created a special compensation fund for victims in crashes caused by the faulty ignition switches. GM shielded from many ignition-switch lawsuits, bankruptcy judge rules 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z Department of Justice in connection with its mishandling of recalls related to a deadly ignition switch defect in older cars. GM expected to announce share buyback: sources 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z General Motors experienced a similar ignition switch problem and recalled 2.6 million small cars last year. Fiat Chrysler recalls 703,000 vehicles in U.S. to fix ignition switches 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z The company was plagued by glitches with vehicle ignition switches, recalling nearly 5.9 million cars to fix that problem. General Motors, Honda lead all automakers in recalls 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z General Motors named a new top lawyer on Thursday to succeed its embattled general counsel, Michael Millikin, who faced scathing criticism on Capitol Hill after the company’s ignition switch scandal. G.M. Replaces Its Top Lawyer After Recall Scandal 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z But the ignition switch issue still hovers over the company. Judge Hears Arguments Over G.M.’s Exposure to Recall Suits 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z The company faces a separate and potentially costly legal challenge connected to the delayed ignition switch recalls in U.S. bankruptcy court. GM expected to announce share buyback: sources 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z GM was aware of faulty ignition switches on Chevrolet Cobalts and other small cars for more than a decade, but it did not recall them until 2014. Death toll from GM ignition switches rises to at least 51 2015-02-03T05:00:00Z GM was aware of faulty ignition switches on 2.6 million Chevrolet Cobalts and other small cars for more than a decade, but it didn't recall them until early last year. Death toll from GM ignition switches rises to at least 51 2015-02-02T05:00:00Z GM was aware of faulty ignition switches on 2.6 million Chevrolet Cobalts and other small cars for more than a decade, but it didn’t recall them until early last year. Death toll from GM ignition switches rises to at least 51 2015-02-02T05:00:00Z It followed mediation with Kenneth Feinberg, a lawyer who also oversees General Motors Co's program to compensate drivers over faulty vehicle ignition switches. JPMorgan to pay $99.5 million to resolve currency rigging lawsuit 2015-01-31T05:00:00Z A sixth car with a faulty ignition switch, a 2006 Chevy Impala, is marked on the dealer’s website as sold. Buyers of Used Cars Are Left to Find Recalls on Their Own 2015-01-30T05:00:00Z General Motors Co received 141 additional claims for compensation for ignition switch defects in its cars in the past week, bringing the total to 2,710, according to the official administering the compensation program. GM gets 141 more claims for faulty ignition switch compensation 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z Battled hardened General Motors chief executive Mary Barra pledged on Thursday to move past last year’s recall fiasco, which saw millions of small cars with defective ignition switches recalled. GM Chief Sets Sights for 2015 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z General Motors was hit with a $35-million fine in May, after it was revealed that the company knew about the fatal ignition switch failures for more than a decade before reporting them to NHTSA. Federal regulators fine Honda $70 million in safety investigation 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z General Motors was hit with a $35-million in May, after it was revealed the company knew about the fatal ignition switch failures for more than a decade before reporting them to the federal agency. Honda fined $70 million for failing to report safety issues in timely manner 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z General Motors, which was bedeviled by a huge and costly recall debacle connected to a deadly ignition switch defect in several older small cars, nonetheless reported that overall sales were up 5.3 percent last year. Auto sales continued to soar in 2014 as economy improved Before the meetings, he urged them to read an internal report on G.M.'s ignition switch problems to understand the consequences when a company neglects to fix a deadly defect, he said. A Year of Record Recalls Galvanizes Auto Industry Into Action 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z Not even Webb’s friends know if he’ll ultimately turn the ignition switch on a campaign. What’s Driving Jim Webb's Potential Bid for President in 2016? 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z GM is the target of a similar probe into why it failed to report a defective ignition switch now linked to 42 deaths even though it knew about the problem for at least a decade. Federal regulators fine Honda $70 million in safety investigation 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z The inquiry uncovered critical clues: The car’s ignition switch had powered off seconds before the accident, and G.M. had received reports of similar incidents, pointing to a possible defect. Victims of G.M. Deadly Defect Fall Through Legal Cracks 2014-12-29T05:00:00Z GM, once pilloried as “Government Motors,” saw its profits double in the most recent quarter compared to a year ago. This despite the recalls over faulty ignition switches in its cars. The auto bailout is officially over 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z Let’s stipulate upfront that we’re not talking here about potentially lethal car ignition switches or devastating pharmaceutical side effects. In Court Fight Over Dog Food, Poultry Byproduct Plays the Role of Smoking Gun 2014-11-24T05:00:00Z This year it emerged that General Motors failed for years to fix faulty ignition switches in some cars. Safety delays over faulty air bags Separately, General Motors faces legal action over its record number of recalls this year, most notably for a defective ignition switch, after Arizona sued. Latest News: Obama on Immigration, Florida State Lockdown, the Cost of Obesity 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z The Milwaukee firm also noted that it had not then heard of other G.M. ignition switch cases. Victims of G.M. Deadly Defect Fall Through Legal Cracks 2014-12-29T05:00:00Z The suit details dozens of defects in G.M. vehicles, including the highly publicized ignition switch and others involving seatbelts, brake lights, airbags, transmission cables and headlights. Arizona Sues G.M. for $3 Billion Over Recalls 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z That is more than double the 13 fatalities G.M. originally linked to the ignition switch defect. Deadline Extended for G.M. Accident Claims 2014-11-16T05:00:00Z GM admitted knowing about faulty ignition switches linked to at least 30 deaths. Work-life balance often trumps corporate ladder 2014-11-16T05:00:00Z Lawyers representing the family of Brooke Melton, a Georgia woman killed in a Cobalt crash, sued G.M. and discovered during independent testing that older Cobalts had different ignition switches than newer ones did. A Fatally Flawed Switch, and a Burdened Engineer 2014-11-13T05:00:00Z The National Women’s History Museum has agreed not to bestow an award on General Motors CEO Mary Barra amid objections over the company’s delayed recall of vehicles with a faulty ignition switch. GM CEO Won't Receive Women’s Award Amid Protests 2014-11-13T05:00:00Z But the Valukas report said that although the committee heard a presentation from GM investigators seeking to recall the ignition switches, no decision was made that day. GM ordered new switches ahead of recall,e-mails show The G.M. investigation is looking at how the company failed to spot continuing problems with the ignition switches in certain models. Takata Faces Inevitable U.S. Inquiry Into Airbags 2014-11-10T05:00:00Z Ms. Averill’s accident was like many related to the ignition switch. 11 Years Later, Woman’s Death Is Tied to G.M. Ignition Defect 2014-11-10T05:00:00Z Asked about the dozens of people who were killed and injured because of a faulty ignition switch that he was responsible for, Mr. DeGiorgio, 61, broke down and cried. A Fatally Flawed Switch, and a Burdened Engineer 2014-11-13T05:00:00Z Barra, No. 62 on this list, took over in January and by April she was summoned to Congress to speak about the faulty ignition switches that were linked with at least 21 automobile deaths. Jack Ma, Narendra Modi, Satya Nadella And The New Most Powerful People 2014 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z That inquiry was prompted by General Motors’ recalls, starting in February, of 2.6 million small cars for a deadly ignition switch defect. White House Will Review Auto Safety Regulator 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z This year, GM recalled a total of 30 million vehicles for faulty ignition switches and other problems, and months later it is struggling to make the repairs. Defective air bags raise questions about automakers’ ability to handle gigantic recall The carmaker waited years to order recalls for millions of cars with faulty ignition switches, which in slipping out of place could disable air bags and cause the cars to stall. It’s the worst year ever for auto recalls. Why are so many dangerous cars still on the road? That complaint focused only on the faulty ignition switch. Class-Action Case Accuses G.M. of Neglect Beyond Ignition Switch 2014-10-15T04:00:00Z The company has been plagued by vehicle recalls after a number of deaths were linked to faulty ignition switches, and shares are down 27 percent on the year. U.S. stocks slide allows short sellers to smile again 2014-10-15T04:00:00Z GM knew about faulty ignition switches in Chevrolet Cobalts and other small cars for more than a decade but didn't recall them until February of this year. GM ignition switch deaths rise to 27 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z In both cars, the ignition switch key may shift from the “run” position if touched by the driver’s knee, G.M. said. G.M. Issues New Recalls for 57,000 Autos in U.S. 2014-10-04T04:00:00Z The NHTSA has been skewered for failing to act on the fatal flaw in GM’s ignition switches when the agency knew about it, as early as 2007. It’s the worst year ever for auto recalls. Why are so many dangerous cars still on the road? GM says the ignition switch key may shift from the "run" position when touched by the driver's knee. GM Recalls Some Cadillac, Pontiac Sedans 2014-10-04T04:00:00Z GM says the ignition switch key may shift from the “run” position when touched by the driver’s knee. GM recalls some Cadillac, Pontiac sedans 2014-10-04T04:00:00Z The highest profile is the recall affecting 2.6 million cars with defective ignition switches linked to at least 23 deaths. GM recalls 524,384 cars and SUVs globally in two actions 2014-10-03T04:00:00Z The highest profile of the recalls was one earlier this year involving 2.6 million vehicles because of a defective ignition switch linked to at least 23 deaths. GM recalls 117,651 vehicles for potential electrical short issue 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z The others were still under review, most of them awaiting more evidence that the faulty ignition switch was a factor in the crash. Deaths Tied to Flawed General Motors Ignition Rise to 23, as Compensation Offers Go Out 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z The data recorder in her 2005 Cobalt showed that the ignition switch was in “accessory” at the time of the crash. Teen crash victims’ families drop suit against GM 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z Delphi Automotive supplied defective ignition switches to General Motors. Chrysler Recalls 349,000 Vehicles for Faulty Ignition Switches 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z The reaction centers on faulty ignition switches in millions of GM vehicles that in some cases abruptly shut down the engine and kept airbags from deploying in the subsequent crash. In Light of GM Recall, Safety Head Admits "We Need A New Normal" 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z The data recorder in Phillips 2005 Cobalt showed that the ignition switch was in “accessory” at the time of the crash. To settle or fight in court in GM recall saga 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z While his date turned the ignition switch, Mr. Fabela used a screwdriver to rig the starter, allowing him to bypass the starter interruption device. Miss a Payment? Good Luck Moving That Car 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z The data recorder in her 2005 Cobalt showed that the ignition switch was in "accessory" at the time of the crash. Teen crash victims' families drop suit against GM 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z GM previously reported 13 deaths were linked to faulty ignition switches. Claims Mount for Compensation in GM Ignition-Switch Case 2014-09-22T04:00:00Z The NHTSA's deputy administrator David Friedman last week heavily criticized General Motors for not reporting and recalling cars promptly over problems with ignition switches that are now linked to at least 19 deaths. General Motors recalls cars over parking brake fire risk 2014-09-21T04:00:00Z The transportation department fined the automaker $35m, the maximum penalty, earlier this year after GM recalled 2.6m cars with faulty ignition switches or other problems. NHTSA fights accusations it failed to respond to GM safety complaints 2014-09-16T04:00:00Z And eight are for physical injuries that required hospitalization or outpatient medical treatment within 48 hours of an accident involving an ignition switch. General Motors compensation fund off to slow start Engineers first discovered issues with the ignition switch a decade ago, but the problem was not made public until February, CNN reported. Kenneth Feinberg's Compensation Fund Links 19 Deaths to Faulty General Motors Switches 2014-09-15T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, the Senate subcommittee that questioned G.M.’s chief executive, Mary T. Barra, in two charged hearings on the ignition switch defect will turn its focus to the safety agency. Regulator Slow to Respond to Deadly Vehicle Defects 2014-09-14T04:00:00Z That is about five times the number of vehicles recalled this year by General Motors for its deadly ignition switch defect. Air Bag Flaw, Long Known, Led to Recalls 2014-09-11T04:00:00Z He appeared before the Senate panel earlier this year to discuss N.H.T.S.A.’s role in the run-up to the G.M. ignition switch recall. Senate Hearing to Examine N.H.T.S.A.’S. Recall Response 2014-09-10T04:00:00Z “The problem with the ignition switch recall is that people did not do their job,” he said. G.M.’s Board Is Seen as Slow in Reacting to Safety Crisis 2014-09-07T04:00:00Z The lawsuit predated and is separate from litigation over faulty ignition switches in GM vehicles. GM wins dismissal of lawsuit over its IPO 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z General Motors chose not to answer inquiries regarding at least three of the 13 fatal crashes that the automaker has linked to its ignition switch defect. Regulator Slow to Respond to Deadly Vehicle Defects 2014-09-14T04:00:00Z Now, prosecutors are going after GM lawyers to see what they knew about a defective ignition switches. The Role Of Lawyers In Compliance Should Not Include Snitching 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z For example, while estimates of fatalities attributed to the Cobalt ignition switch failures range from 13 to 74, those fatalities are dwarfed by the more than 1.2 million road traffic deaths worldwide each year. 5 Reasons Why Mary Barra Should Rally GM to Beat Google at Driverless Cars 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z And he conceded that some directors were “frustrated” by the volume of recalls that followed the ignition switch action, and that they questioned whether enough employees were fired after the Valukas report. G.M.’s Board Is Seen as Slow in Reacting to Safety Crisis 2014-09-07T04:00:00Z Before a claim is deemed eligible, it will be evaluated by Feinberg and his staff to determine whether the ignition switch was in fact responsible for causing a serious physical injury or death. GM ignition-switch fund receives claims for more than 100 deaths 2014-08-26T04:00:00Z The new data directly linked the ignition switch problem to the nondeployment of air bags, which in many accidents had been the only clue that something was amiss. Regulator Slow to Respond to Deadly Vehicle Defects 2014-09-14T04:00:00Z Employees within the No.1 U.S. automaker's legal department are being scrutinized for concealing evidence from regulators about a faulty ignition switch, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources. U.S. federal prosecutors questioning GM lawyers on vehicle recalls: source 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z Mary Barra’s historic appointment as General Motors General Motors CEO was almost immediately mired by the firestorm over the Chevy Cobalt’s faulty ignition switches. 5 Reasons Why Mary Barra Should Rally GM to Beat Google at Driverless Cars 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z The review began when GM revealed that it knew about a deadly small-car ignition switch problem for more than a decade, yet it didn’t issue any recalls until this year. US safety agency offers online recall check 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z Adler said the updated website and the letters were an effort to get vehicles with defective ignition switches fixed. GM expands website for owners of recalled vehicles 2014-08-19T04:00:00Z Mr. Cooper said it was likely that he would want to depose Michael P. Millikin, G.M.’s general counsel, along with other company employees and staff at Delphi, which supplied the ignition switch. G.M. Loses Bid to Dismiss Suit Over Switch 2014-08-09T04:00:00Z Problems with ignition switches shot into the national spotlight after General Motors recalled 2.6 million cars with defective ignition switches, linked to 13 deaths. Volkswagen Expands Recall Over Ignition Switch Problems 2014-08-08T04:00:00Z It’s been fined $35m by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for lapses in reporting the ignition switch problems, which it blames for at least 13 deaths. GM issues third safety recall for SUVs that can catch fire 2014-08-08T04:00:00Z A compensation fund for the victims of a defective ignition switch in certain General Motors vehicles officially started accepting claims on Friday. GM fund chief: 'Heart-wrenching' process 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z The company disclosed in February that it took more than a decade to recall small cars with faulty ignition switches. Government says GM owner site was faulty 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z Dealers will replace the bracket assembly and ignition switch knob for free. Harley recalls bikes for ignition switch problem 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z Several hundred claims are expected to be filed at the start of a GM-financed program being launched Friday to compensate victims of a faulty ignition switch on some of its vehicles, lawyers say. Lawyers expect hundreds of claims at start of GM ignition-switch fund 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z VW's sales are growing faster than that of Detroit-based GM, which is grappling with a major recall over faulty ignition switches. Toyota remains at top in sales after first half 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z General Motors has become engulfed in a crisis over its long failure to fix faulty ignition switches in older cars, a defect that G.M. has linked to at least 13 deaths. New York City Imposes a Used-Car Repair Rule 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z Results were dashed by a $1.2 billion recall campaign and the $400 million it set aside to compensate the families of those who died in cars with faulty ignition switches. The Recap: Federal appeals courts go two ways on health law’s tax subsidies The company’s safety problems began earlier this year with the recall of 2.6 million small cars with faulty ignition switches linked to at least 13 deaths. Business digest The automaker has also benefited from a growing economy, and the highest profile recalls, for ignition switches, mostly affect discontinued models. Insight: GM recalls far from calamity for some dealers who find new customers, business 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z For G.M. over all, profit slumped to $190 million from $1.2 billion a year earlier as it absorbed the cost of recalling models with a faulty ignition switch that has been tied to 13 deaths. Ford Ekes Out a Profit in Europe 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z Many of the recalls are related to ignition switch problems that are linked to at least 50 crashes and 13 deaths — problems that GM knew about for a decade before beginning the recalls. GM posts small profit despite recall expenses 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z The suits allege faulty ignition switches caused wrecks or cause air bag failure. Numbers on GM recall for faulty ignition switches 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z For the first time, G.M. put a cost estimate on the injury and death claims it expected to receive for accidents related to defective ignition switches. G.M. Expects to Pay More Than $400 Million to Victims of Faulty Ignition Switch 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z The news about deadly crashes linked to a faulty ignition switch, followed by wave upon wave of recalls, did not bode well for General Motors dealers earlier this year. Insight: GM recalls far from calamity for some dealers who find new customers, business 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z That is a question that Mary Barra may be considering after her latest appearance before a Senate committee investigating the faulty ignition switch problem that resulted in 11 deaths. Mary Barra Faces A Question Of Loyalty 2014-07-22T04:00:00Z The change in the ignition switch authorized in 2006, which did not include assigning a new part number, resulted in a continuing failure to determine what was wrong with the vehicles. The Difficulty in Holding Executives Accountable 2014-07-21T04:00:00Z The ignition switch would suddenly shut off, drivers complained. G.M. Resists Expanding Victims’ Fund 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z The Grand Prix, Grand Am, Alero and Malibu were part of a June 30 GM recall that included 7.6 million cars, most of them in the United States, for possibly faulty ignition switches. GM admits more problems with mislabeling of ignition switch parts 2014-07-19T04:00:00Z GM this week said that it had sold 6,600 cars to customers who traded in vehicles with defective ignition switches. Insight: GM recalls far from calamity for some dealers who find new customers, business 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z Her parents sued GM alleging that a faulty ignition switch in her Chevrolet Cobalt unexpectedly shut off the engine, causing her to lose control of the car. Federal judge sends key GM case to Georgia court 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z Even if the legislation reached senior managers, G.M.’s report goes to great lengths to argue that corporate leadership, including Mr. Millikin, were kept in the dark about of the scope of the ignition switch problem. The Difficulty in Holding Executives Accountable 2014-07-21T04:00:00Z Lawmakers grilled General Motors chief executive Mary Barra on Thursday about the role of her company’s legal department in GM’s failure to respond to a deadly ignition switch defect for more than a decade. Business digest: GM’s Barra draws pointed questions from Senate panel Earlier this year, GM informed regulators that one of its top engineers, Ray DeGiorgio, approved a redesigned ignition switch for small cars including the Chevrolet Cobalt but did not change the part number. GM admits more problems with mislabeling of ignition switch parts 2014-07-19T04:00:00Z The biggest cost to GM, Huffines said, was car rentals offered to ignition switch recall customers, which could be $1,000 to $2,500. Insight: GM recalls far from calamity for some dealers who find new customers, business 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z Millikin sustained a blistering attack Thursday from U.S. lawmakers, who said he should be held responsible for lower-level attorneys who sought to keep legal settlements involving the faulty ignition switches from becoming public. Barra Defends GM's Top Lawyer In Face Of Blistering Attack from Lawmakers 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z The report found that GM's legal staff acted too slowly to share details of settlements it was making and didn't tell engineers or top executives about mounting problems with ignition switches. GM's legal staff targeted at recall hearing 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z General Motors Co last month recalled millions of vehicles with three different designs of ignition switches that could accidentally turn off the engine and disable air bags in a crash. Exclusive: GM recalls some cars with problematic switches; judges others safe 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z Failure of the ignition switch, which was installed in Chevrolet Cobalts and other GM compacts, caused cars to stall, stiffening brakes and steering and disabling air bags. GM execs to face grilling on Hill about why top executives were unaware of defects GM CEO Mary Barra will certainly be asked about how she’s changing a corporate culture that allowed a defect with ignition switches to remain hidden from the car-buying public for 11 years. Senate panel examining role of GM legal department 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z The hearing will also explore the role Delphi, the ignition switch supplier, played in developing the part, which did not meet G.M.’s specifications. Senate Expected to Focus on G.M. Lawyers’ Role 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z In his prepared testimony, Milliken said he only learned about the ignition switch problems in February and acted quickly once he did. GM's legal staff targeted at recall hearing 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z The fact is that the ignition switch recalls didn’t happen to just anyone. Why GM's Ignition Defects Couldn't `Have Happened To Anyone 2014-07-14T04:00:00Z Thursday’s hearing will mark the first time GM’s top lawyer publicly answers questions about the ignition switch debacle. GM execs to face grilling on Hill about why top executives were unaware of defects It did not include any of the people with active legal claims against the company based on ignition switch problems in its list, according to the court filing. Exclusive: Prosecutors' case against GM focuses on misleading statements 2014-07-14T04:00:00Z The head of Delphi Automotive Plc, maker of ignition switches linked to at least 16 fatal car crashes, is expected to face intensive questioning next week from a U.S. Delphi CEO to be on U.S. Senate panel hot seat in GM probe 2014-07-09T04:00:00Z Unlike the Cobalt and Ion switches, GM says the ignition switches on the large cars meet its specifications, and the key design is the problem. How GM’s ignition switch redesign went wrong 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z Perhaps even more curious is that the resale values of vehicles involved in the initial ignition switch recall remain relatively unaffected based on auction sales data. Even Used Car Prices Escape The Sting of GM's Recalls 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z “We’re all a little in the dark,” said James S. Rogers, a lawyer based in Seattle who is representing clients in cases related to the G.M. ignition switch recalls. G.M. Data Has Potential as Safety Tool 2014-07-06T04:00:00Z GM’s troubles began early this year when it began recalling older small cars such as the Chevrolet Cobalt and Saturn Ion to fix faulty ignition switches. GM worker warned company of switch problem in 2005 2014-07-03T04:00:00Z The senators have asked Delphi to provide documents and information on why GM may have rejected the ignition switch redesign and whether Delphi communicated with federal regulators. Delphi CEO to be on U.S. Senate panel hot seat in GM probe 2014-07-09T04:00:00Z But not before it laid bare how the company allowed millions of small cars to stay on the road more than a decade after GM discovered ignition switch flaws linked to at least 13 fatalities. Georgia lawsuit still causing trouble for GM 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z Two of those recalls were for ignition switch problems, the same issue that began the company’s recall crisis in February. US auto sales expected to rise in June 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z These most recent recalls are linked to seven crashes, including three fatalities and eight injuries, associated with a faulty ignition switch, although GM says there is no conclusive evidence the defect caused the crashes. GM Hopes Recalls Won't Dent Customer Loyalty 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z She took it to a shop, and a technician identified the most likely culprit as a faulty ignition switch. GM worker warned company of switch problem in 2005 2014-07-03T04:00:00Z Shortly afterward, four senators on the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, including Chairman Jay Rockefeller, wrote O'Neal demanding information on Delphi's role in the ignition switch problem. Delphi CEO to be on U.S. Senate panel hot seat in GM probe 2014-07-09T04:00:00Z General Motors took much the same approach in its internal investigation about how a faulty ignition switch went unnoticed for years despite numerous accidents that resulted in at least 13 deaths. Penalties for Companies, but Executives Often Emerge Unscathed 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z This is something CEO Mary Barra is anxious to change, as her aggressive reaction to the ignition switch defect confirms. Why a Massive Safety Recall Hurt Toyota more than GM 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z The string began in February with the recall of 2.6 million small cars with faulty ignition switches. GM sales rise 1 percent despite safety recalls 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z But this may be the end of the recalls associated with a 60-day review of all of the company’s ignition switches. AP News in Brief at 5:58 a.m. EDT 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z Subsequent recalls covering ignition switches in other GM cars are not eligible, Feinberg said. GM offers millions to compensate some ignition switch victims, families Only drivers, passengers, pedestrians or occupants of another vehicle involved in an accident resulting in physical injury or death because of an ignition switch failure will be eligible to file a claim for a payment. G.M. Victim Compensation: How the Plan Works 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z At least, that was the case until GM added over 8 million vehicles to the ignition switch recall list, with many of these models currently sitting in GM showrooms. Why a Massive Safety Recall Hurt Toyota more than GM 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z Also Monday, GM recalled an additional 7.6 million vehicles in the U.S., mostly for ignition switch issues. GM fund to pay millions to victims of faulty ignition switches 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z “But our focus now is launching the compensation program for victims of ignition switch accidents and fixing vehicles that remain on the road,” he said. O.C. district attorney's office files consumer suit against GM 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z Beyond that, the faulty ignition switch must prove to be the cause of an accident for the fund to pay to compensate any resulting injuries or deaths. GM offers millions to compensate some ignition switch victims, families More than half of them were because of potentially defective ignition switches. GM recalls 7.6 million more cars, mainly for ignition switch issues 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z “This program is about General Motors and ignition switches,” said Feinberg. The Cold Calculus of Death In GM's Victims Compensation Fund 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z The compensation fund will address accidents involving about 2.6 million vehicles recalled for ignition switch failures. GM fund to pay millions to victims of faulty ignition switches 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z These models were recalled for the faulty ignition switch that is linked to at least 13 deaths but potentially many more — as many as 100, by some estimates. General Motors Recalls Another 7 Million Vehicles, Some Dating Back To 1997 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z It also remains to be seen how families who suffered incalculable loss because of the ignition switch defect will respond to GM’s compensation fund. GM offers millions to compensate some ignition switch victims, families “If the police report says the air bag deployed, the power was on at the time of the accident—the ignition switch did not fail.” GM's Victim Compensation Plan Won't End the Liability Mess 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z General Motors announces that there will be no cap on its compensation to the families of those whose deaths are linked to faulty ignition switches in its vehicles. Dislike Button: Dr. Apologizes for Facebook Study 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z GM currently links 13 deaths to a defective ignition switch in cars such as the Chevrolet Cobalt and Saturn Ion. GM prepared to pay out billions to settle faulty ignition switch claims 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z Earlier on Monday, GM announced that it will not cap the amount it will pay to victims of the faulty ignition switch, and that payments will start at $1 million. General Motors Recalls Another 7 Million Vehicles, Some Dating Back To 1997 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z At Monday’s news conference, some family members of people who died in accidents in vehicles linked to the faulty ignition switches offered a first assessment of Feinberg’s plan. GM offers millions to compensate some ignition switch victims, families GM links 13 deaths to a defective ignition switch in cars such as the Chevrolet Cobalt and Saturn Ion. GM won't limit ignition switch crash compensation 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z On Monday, he is scheduled to announce guidelines for compensating the families of those killed and those injured as a result of an ignition switch defect in 2.6 million General Motors small cars. He’s allocated money to victims of 9/11 and the BP oil spill. Can Ken Feinberg handle GM? On 16 June, GM announced it would recall 3.16 million cars in the US because of ignition switch problems. GM recalls 428,000 more US vehicles 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z Senate investigators are widening the scope of the inquiry into General Motors’ decade-long failure to recall cars with a defective ignition switch to also focus on the supplier that made the flawed part. Parts Supplier Is Scrutinized in G.M. Flaw 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z The automaker's spate of recalls started with a recall of small cars such as the Chevrolet Cobalt with defective ignition switches. Analysts predict slower June sales for GM 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z GM also recalled more than half a million Chevy Camaro cars on June 13 for an ignition switch problem. GM says other defective ignition switch made in China 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z “This legislation would have enabled people to be aware of the threats to safety posed by the faulty ignition switches and deaths could have been prevented.” The GM Fiasco and the Overuse of Secret Settlements: Four Blunt Points 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z In March, 2.6 million cars were also recalled because of a faulty ignition switch. GM recalls 428,000 more US vehicles 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z Scores of documents made public by a House committee on Thursday contain a number of exchanges between G.M. engineers and Delphi employees over an ignition switch that both parties recognized as below standard. Parts Supplier Is Scrutinized in G.M. Flaw 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z And, of course, there's the debacle confronting General Motors, which is facing multiple investigations for taking more than a decade to recall cars equipped with a defective ignition switch linked to at least 13 deaths. More than one in every 10 vehicles on the road has been recalled since January Eight days ago, McAleer sent copies of the 2002 document to members of House and Senate committees now investigating GM and its handling of the ignition switch issue. Exclusive: GM board warned of serious problems by quality manager in 2002 2014-06-21T04:00:00Z The memo explaining what’s wrong with the ignition switch that mysteriously shuts down a car at 60 miles an hour on a highway? The GM Fiasco and the Overuse of Secret Settlements: Four Blunt Points 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z Barra was also grilled Monday about a GM recall of more than 3 million cars to fix an ignition switch defect similar to the one that affected its small cars. GM’s Mary Barra returns to the Hill for a grilling on the ignition switch report The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began asking automakers and parts suppliers for information on the interrelated issues after General Motors recalled 2.6 million small cars with faulty ignition switches this year. NHTSA probing Chrysler minivans and SUVs as part of air bag-ignition switch inquiry In February, GM started recalling 2.6 million Chevrolet Cobalts and other small cars equipped with defective ignition switches. But that was just the beginning. More than one in every 10 vehicles on the road has been recalled since January Nonetheless, Rep. Murphy called the most recent call, on Monday, “hauntingly similar to the Cobalt ignition switch recall.” GM's Mary Barra Back in the Hot Seat on Capitol Hill 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z Vehicles affected by the ignition switch recalls are not affected. GM hit with $10 billion lawsuit saying recalls damaged brand 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z Models produced from 2005 to 2007 contained the ignition switch that could easily slip out of the “on” position at the touch of a driver’s knee or simply from bumps in the road. GM Recalls: How General Motors Silenced a Whistle-Blower 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z GM plans to address the ignition switch issue in the 3 million cars recalled this week by replacing or modifying keys to eliminate a slot in the end of the key. GM's CEO to face more Capitol Hill grilling over safety crisis 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z Valukas’ investigation found that a pattern of incompetence and neglect within GM kept the ignition switch problem concealed for 11 years. Lawmakers could press Barra on GM report findings 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z General Motors is the subject of multiple government investigations and civil lawsuits for taking more than a decade to recall 2.6 million cars with a deadly ignition switch defect. 10 key events in GM’s ignition switch recall 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z General Motors expects to begin processing claims related to its deadly faulty ignition switches by 1 August, chief executive officer Mary Barra will tell the US Congress on Wednesday. GM to begin processing faulty ignition switch claims by 1 August 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z It was one of the many occasions in which GM engineers failed to link the ignition switch position and disabled airbags, Valukas concluded. GM Recalls: How General Motors Silenced a Whistle-Blower 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z A House subcommittee is investigating GM's mishandled recall of millions of small cars for a deadly defect in ignition switches. Lawmakers to ask Mary Barra if she can fix GM 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z G.M. did not compare the pace of repairs in the ignition switch recall to the pace of repairs in other recalls. Some G.M. Owners Criticize Pace of Repairs for Recalled Cars 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z And a company spokesman said the company is still reviewing its ignition switches to see if there are any more problems. GM recalls top 20M globally for year 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z GM says it is aware of 13 deaths and scores of injuries in accidents linked to defective ignition switches. GM's 2014 Recall Tally Tops 20 Million As Ignition-Switch Recall Doubles 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z Barra this week is going to Washington to discuss the company’s internal investigation of how it let the ignition switch problem fester for years. General Motors Recalls Another 3.16 Million Vehicles, Boosts Quarter Recall Tab To $700 Million 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z GM says it knows of eight crashes and six injuries tied to the latest ignition switch recall. GM recalls 3.4M more cars for ignition problems 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z Each repair requires three replacement parts, sent to dealerships in one kit: the new ignition switch, a lock cylinder and a key to fit it. Some G.M. Owners Criticize Pace of Repairs for Recalled Cars 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z In March, it recalled 2.6 million cars because of a faulty ignition switch. GM recalls more cars over ignition 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z General Motors General Motors Co., which recalled 3.1 million cars in the U.S. since February to fix faulty ignition switches, said today it will recall an additional 3.2 million vehicles with similar defects. GM's 2014 Recall Tally Tops 20 Million As Ignition-Switch Recall Doubles 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z A wire fraud charge requires proving intent to defraud, which may be difficult if the Valukas report is correct that G.M. was largely clueless about the defective ignition switch as the cause of the accidents. Justice Dept. Takes Hard Look at G.M.'s Handling of Issues 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z GM began reviewing ignition switches across its line-up after initiating the earlier recall. GM recalls 3.4M more cars for ignition problems 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z It also is a problem with the construction of the fob, rather than the ignition switch. GM recalls almost 465,000 Chevy Camaros for ignition problem 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z “When the ignition switch key is slightly bumped with knee the car shuts off,” the owner said in the report. G.M. Recalls Camaros for an Ignition Switch Defect 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z Department of Transportation for failing to promptly report the ignition switch problems. GM's 2014 Recall Tally Tops 20 Million As Ignition-Switch Recall Doubles 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z The ignition switch recalls prompted a company investigation that led to the firings of 15 people. GM Recalls More Than 500,000 Camaros, Just Ahead of CEO's Return Engagement 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z In March, GM recalled 2.6 million small cars because of a faulty ignition switch linked to 13 deaths. GM recalls more cars over ignition 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z GM earlier this year recalled 2.6 million small cars because of an ignition switch failure, linked to at least 13 deaths. GM recalls 511,528 Chevy Camaro because key bump can cause power loss 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z Yet, in this instance, ‘a pattern of incompetence and neglect’ existed among employees and even entire committees involved with making decisions about the faulty ignition switch. Crash Test: Can CEO Mary Barra Repair GM's Defective Corporate Culture? 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z “Ms. Barra wants to return to Congress and update the House Energy and Commerce Committee members on the actions G.M. is taking in response to the ignition switch recall,” the company said in a statement. House Panel to Question G.M. Chief Anew 2014-06-11T04:00:00Z GM said it discovered the problem during testing following its ignition switch recalls earlier this year. GM Recalls More Than 500,000 Camaros, Just Ahead of CEO's Return Engagement 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z The ongoing and tragic General Motors debacle involving the mishandling of the fatal ignition switch defect reached its latest milestone with the release last week of a company-commissioned 315-page report by former U.S. Ralph Nader: GM Must Pay Big for What Was Clearly an Institutional Cover-Up 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z General Motors plans no more employee dismissals relating to the company's handling of a defective ignition switch linked to at least 13 deaths, chief executive Mary Barra said on Tuesday. GM to announce more recalls as CEO ends firings over scandal 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z There appears to be little sense of engagement, and no connection to a real outcome among the teams involved in the ignition switch debacle. Crash Test: Can CEO Mary Barra Repair GM's Defective Corporate Culture? 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z She also says at a press conference ahead of GM's annual shareholders meeting that personnel changes related to a deadly ignition switch problem are finished. GM CEO: No more serious safety issues lurking 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z General Motors Co Chief Executive Mary Barra said on Tuesday that no more employee dismissals were planned relating to the company's handling of a defective ignition switch linked to at least 13 deaths. No more dismissals planned relating to GM switch recall, Barra says 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z In a January 2011 meeting where company attorneys reviewed potential legal settlements, Palmer discussed company investigators' theory that airbag nondeployment might be related to the ignition switch, according to the GM report. Two GM lawyers, quality control exec among those pushed out over switch 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z None of this legal wrangling involves the cases filed against the company over personal injury and wrongful death from the ignition switch flaw. G.M. Ignition-Switch Suits to Be Consolidated in Manhattan 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z Wide-reaching findings from an investigation into the faulty ignition switch design of a Chevrolet Cobalt model created more than 10 years ago are now rippling through the company. Crash Test: Can CEO Mary Barra Repair GM's Defective Corporate Culture? 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z For General Motors, the negligence and incompetence that resulted in at least 13 deaths and multiple injuries from a faulty ignition switch is equally troubling. How G.M.'s Lawyers Failed in Their Duties 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z A federal judicial panel on Monday ruled that lawsuits against General Motors Co over economic damages allegedly caused by a recent recall for faulty ignition switches will be heard in Manhattan. GM faulty-switch cases sent to New York court 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z An engineer chose to use an ignition switch in certain GM cars that fell below GM’s own specifications. Two Misleading Words Triggered GM's Catastrophic Communication Breakdown 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z Ms. Vaughan said she saw several parallels between G.M.’s handling of the ignition switch defect and the loss of the two shuttles. G.M. Report Illustrates Managers’ Disconnect 2014-06-08T04:00:00Z Rather than a traceable breakdown in specific engineering or manufacturing protocols, however, ‘cultural failings’ were cited as the source for the ignition switch problems. Crash Test: Can CEO Mary Barra Repair GM's Defective Corporate Culture? 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z That culture meant no one took responsibility for faulty ignition switches in Chevrolet Cobalts and other cars that were ultimately responsible for at least 13 deaths. Gretchen Morgenson on the Problems at G.M. 2014-06-07T04:00:00Z G.M. lawyers even kept their knowledge of fatal accidents related to a defective ignition switch from their own boss, the company’s general counsel, Michael P. Millikin. G.M. Lawyers Hid Fatal Flaw, From Critics and One Another 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z Yet despite the obvious dangers of ones car shutting off mid-drive, GM continued to classify the faulty ignition switch as a convenience issue—not a safety one. 5 Times That GM Could Have Saved Lives But Didn't, According to GM 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z Its willingness to keep selling Chevy Cobalts with flawed ignition switches is just one piece of evidence to support that contention. Six Hard Steps To Fix GM's Culture 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z While investigating a 2006 Cobalt crash that killed two teen-age girls, he checked the wreckage and found the ignition switch in the “accessory” position; the air bags weren’t deployed. Engineer’s ‘switch from hell’ began GM recall woes 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z The issue of the Cobalt ignition switch “passed through an astonishing number of committees,” the report states. Gretchen Morgenson on the Problems at G.M. 2014-06-07T04:00:00Z Barra made the announcement Thursday as she released an internal investigation into the recall of 2.6 million older small cars for defective ignition switches. GM: Incompetence, negligence led to delayed recall; 15 fired 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z “It appears the ignition switch had somehow been turned from the run position to accessory prior to the collision with the trees.” 5 Times That GM Could Have Saved Lives But Didn't, According to GM 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z Certainly there is more to explore; Mr. Valukas’s report refers to the “fundamental information gap” within General Motors that led engineers to overlook that problems with the ignition switch. Some See G.M. Report as Powerful Ammunition for Change 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z It clearly identified what happened in the single-car accident: The ignition switch of the 2005 Cobalt was in the “accessory” position before the crash, shutting off the car’s engine and disabling its air bags. G.M. Response to a Fatal Flaw Was to Shrug 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z But at Thursday's news conference, she still left some questions unanswered, including why GM redesigned the flawed ignition switch but failed to follow normal procedures of assigning a new part number. GM top executives spared in internal report on safety failure 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z Barra called the internal investigation into its recent ignition switch recall is “brutally tough and deeply troubling.” GM: Incompetence, negligence led to delayed recall; 15 fired 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z General Motors CEO Mary Barra hasn’t spared a “mea culpa” in her handling of the automaker’s faulty ignition switch crisis. 5 Times That GM Could Have Saved Lives But Didn't, According to GM 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z GM’s inquiry into its own failure to recall cars with a deadly ignition switch found a pattern of “incompetence and neglect.” Why Sugar Is The New Fat and Other Fascinating News on the Web 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z On Thursday, General Motors General Motors chief executive Mary Barra met with employees and journalists before the company submitted a report to federal regulators outlining the problems that led to its ignition switch recall crisis. Ignition Switch Report Spares CEO Barra, But Exposes GM's Culture 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z As expected, Barra also confirmed that GM will soon set up a fund to compensate victims of crashes linked to the faulty ignition switches. GM top executives spared in internal report on safety failure 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z General Motors said Thursday that it will launch a program to compensate crash victims or families affected by faulty ignition switches linked to at least 13 deaths that prompted a recall of 2.6 million cars. GM launches compensation program for crash victims 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z GM’s Valukas traced the history of the company’s faulty ignition switch, which was in the Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Ion, and other models. 5 Times That GM Could Have Saved Lives But Didn't, According to GM 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z Chevrolet Cobalts, Saturn Ions and other models equipped with faulty ignition switches. GM chief Mary Barra: 'pattern of incompetence' caused fatal recall delay 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z So far, GM has said there are 13 deaths tied to the ignition switch issue. Mary Barra's Pearl Harbor Moment: "I Never Want You To Forget" How GM Failed Customers 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z Barra also announced a compensation program for victims seriously injured as a result of the defective ignition switch as well as the families of those killed in connection with the problem. General Motors Fires 15 People Linked to Recall Scandal 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z It took the carmaker more than a decade to report the ignition switch failures. GM accepts 'troubling' Cobalt report 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z Ray DeGiorgio, the GM engineer in charge of the prototype ignition switch knew by early 2002 that the part didn’t meet specifications. 5 Times That GM Could Have Saved Lives But Didn't, According to GM 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z During April’s often heated congressional hearing, Barra was repeatedly quizzed about the delay in upgrading the ignition switches – which cost 57¢ a car. GM chief Mary Barra: 'pattern of incompetence' caused fatal recall delay 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z CEO Mary Barra said Thursday morning that the report finds a pattern of incompetency and neglect, but not a cover-up, at the heart of the Detroit automaker’s long delay in dealing with faulty ignition switches. GM launches compensation program for crash victims 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z General Motors discussed the findings of an internal investigation into why it took the company more than a decade to recall about 2.6 million small cars with defective ignition switches. Live Video and Updates on GM Internal Recall Investigation 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z General Motors on Thursday will release the results of its three-month internal investigation into the events leading up to this year’s recall of 2.6 million small cars with defective ignition switches. G.M. Report on Recalls Is Expected Thursday 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z A 2007 report by Wisconsin State Trooper Keith Young said that the ignition switch jostling may have caused a fatal crash. 5 Times That GM Could Have Saved Lives But Didn't, According to GM 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z General Motors’ fatal delay in recalling cars with faulty ignition switches was caused by a “pattern of incompetence and neglect”, chief executive Mary Barra said Thursday. GM chief Mary Barra: 'pattern of incompetence' caused fatal recall delay 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z GM's ignition switch issue prompted the company to review and change its process for how it decides to recall cars. GM to release findings of recall probe 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z GM recalled 2.6 million cars in recent months after they were linked to an ignition switch defect that GM blames for 13 deaths, though other reports say the number is many times that. GM Apologizes After Sending Recall Notices to Victims' Families 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z General Motors is standing by its estimate that a faulty ignition switch which triggered a massive recall was responsible for 13 deaths after a new report says the actual number is several times that. GM Disputes Report Tying Ignition Switch Problem to 74 Deaths 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z The rosy update arrived just minutes after a Reuters report attributing more fatalities to faulty GM ignition switches. GM's Sales Speed Up, Even With Millions of Recalls in Tow 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z The No. 1 U.S. automaker, which is dealing with the recall of 2.6 million cars with defective ignition switches linked to at least 13 deaths, said it was recalling 344 of the trucks. Foreign banks to help U.S. fight tax evasion GM's internal inquiry seeks to get ahead of ongoing investigations by NHTSA, the Department of Justice and Congress into the ignition switch problem. GM to release findings of recall probe 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z A House staff aide said that Mr. DeGiorgio, 61, appeared “genuinely upset” about the deaths and about his inability to connect the ignition switch problem with the failure of air bags to deploy. ‘Upset’ G.M. Engineer Spoke in House Inquiry 2014-05-28T04:00:00Z GM recalled 2.4 million vehicles over the past several months after it was discovered that a problem with their ignition switch caused cars to shut off while driving, disabling power steering, anti-lock brakes and airbags. GM Disputes Report Tying Ignition Switch Problem to 74 Deaths 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z All are investigating General Motors’ delayed recall of small cars for ignition switch problems. Ford issues 4 recalls affecting 1.4M vehicles 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z Lawyers say the ignition switch defect was not identified in the litigation as a contributing factor. 13 Deaths, Untold Heartache, From G.M. Defect 2014-05-26T04:00:00Z In his statement, Mr. Friedman said the number of deaths associated with the ignition switch was expected to increase as G.M. continued to evaluate lawsuits, consumer complaints and other data. Agency Expects More Deaths From G.M.’s Ignition Flaw 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z National Highway Traffic Administration said on Friday there are "likely more than 13 deaths" linked to faulty General Motors ignition switches. Exclusive: NHTSA says 'likely more than 13 deaths' linked to GM switches 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z George Hoffer, a University of Richmond transportation economist, said that as the ignition switch recall involves some older vehicles and defunct brands, its impact has been muted. GM sales appear resilient amid recalls, dealers optimistic 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z The most high-profile recall was of cars with defective ignition switches, linked to at least 13 deaths. Canada keen to find out if GM Canada delayed recalls, breaking law 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z The high number of recalls this year is fallout from a deadly ignition switch problem in compact cars that is responsible for at least 13 deaths. GM adds 218,000 subcompacts to growing recall list 2014-05-21T04:00:00Z The recall with the highest profile was of cars with defective ignition switches linked to at least 13 deaths. GM adds 284,000 older cars as number of U.S. recalls this year hits 29 2014-05-21T04:00:00Z As well, power steering and power brakes do not operate when the ignition switch unexpectedly moves from the "on" position to "accessory." GM legal department under scrutiny in company's recall probe -report 2014-05-18T04:00:00Z Apart from stressing concern over the ignition switch issue, Barra said GM was focusing on customer service through the recall process and offering employee pricing to car owners. GM sales appear resilient amid recalls, dealers optimistic 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z Those records showed conclusively that the ignition switch in G.M.’s small cars had been drastically improved in 2006 without a corresponding change in the part’s identification number. Inquiries at General Motors Are Said to Focus on Its Legal Unit 2014-05-17T04:00:00Z Although the company says the death toll from the ignition switches is at least 13, trial lawyers suing the company say it's at least 53. GM adds 218,000 subcompacts to growing recall list 2014-05-21T04:00:00Z Department of Justice, Congress, the Securities and Exchange Commission and several states for its handling of the faulty ignition switch, which engineers first discovered in 2001. GM adds 284,000 older cars as number of U.S. recalls this year hits 29 2014-05-21T04:00:00Z The U.S. government hit the automaker with a $35 million fine on Friday for its delayed response to an ignition switch defect in millions of vehicles. GM legal department under scrutiny in company's recall probe -report 2014-05-18T04:00:00Z Also, power steering and power brakes do not operate when the ignition switch unexpectedly moves from the "on" position to the "accessory" position. GM to pay $35 million U.S. fine for delayed response 2014-05-17T04:00:00Z G.M. has said that it knows of 13 deaths tied to the failure of ignition switches, which caused Chevrolet Cobalts and other cars to lose engine power and deactivate air bags. Inquiries at General Motors Are Said to Focus on Its Legal Unit 2014-05-17T04:00:00Z The manufacturer said on its website Friday that it plans to produce enough parts by October in order to repair “the majority” of the vehicles with the ignition switch defect. GM Agrees to Pay Record $35 Million Fine After Ignition Switch Recall Probe 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z GM has been criticized for not recalling the vehicles affected by the bad ignition switch before this year. GM adds 284,000 older cars as number of U.S. recalls this year hits 29 2014-05-21T04:00:00Z Of course, it’s hard to say otherwise when documents show that GM apparently tried to cover up its actions by not changing the part number on the ignition switch. GM's Urgent Push To Get Past Its Recall Mess 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z This was driven home to me when I watched the Congressional grilling of General Motors’ new chief executive, Mary Barra, over those faulty ignition switches. General Motors, Avon, and the Devastating Power of Entrenched Corporate Culture 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z General Motors will pay $35 million to settle a federal probe into its 10-year delay of recalls related to an ignition switch flaw, the Department of Transportation announced Friday. GM to Pay Record $35 Million Fine Over Ignition Switch Recalls 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z The U.S. government is fining General Motors $35 million for delays in recalling small cars with faulty ignition switches. Government fines GM maximum $35M in safety case 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z "This legislation would have enabled people to be aware of the threats to safety posed by the faulty ignition switches, and deaths could have been prevented." GM adds 284,000 older cars as number of U.S. recalls this year hits 29 2014-05-21T04:00:00Z The faulty ignition switch, in Chevrolet Cobalts, Saturn Ions and other cars, was prone to turn off, shutting the engine and disabling the air bags. U.S. Fines General Motors $35 Million for Lapses on Ignition-Switch Defect 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z General Motors struck a deal with the US Department of Transportation on Friday over its massive recall of cars with faulty ignition switches. GM strikes deal with Department of Transportation over car recall 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z GM also said Friday that it plans to produce enough repair parts by October to repair the majority of vehicles involved in the ignition switch recalls. GM to Pay Record $35 Million Fine Over Ignition Switch Recalls 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z What it does mean, GM said, is that the company is being more responsive to problems following the ignition switch debacle. Here comes another huge round of recalls for GM The current recalls are not related to the ignition switch recall, which affected 2.6 millions cars. GM recalls 2.7 million cars in five separate recalls 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z GM said last month it took a $1.3 billion hit after it recalled 7 million vehicles worldwide, including cars with the defective ignition switch. GM Recalls Another 2.7 Million Vehicles 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z In the first quarter, GM took a charge of $1.3 billion mostly related to the ignition switch recall. GM Safety Recalls Pile Up - And So Do the Costs 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z GM began recalling vehicles earlier this year over problems with the company’s ignition switches, which would shut off while driving, disabling airbags and even anti-lock brakes and power steering if the key was too heavy. GM to Pay Record $35 Million Fine Over Ignition Switch Recalls 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z That includes 2.6 million small cars worldwide for a deadly ignition switch problem. GM Adds 5 Recalls; 2014 Total Above 11 Million 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z GM is in the midst of recalling 2.6 million cars to replace defective ignition switches linked to at least 13 deaths. GM recalls 140,067 Malibu cars in U.S. for possible faulty brake issue 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z Automakers deal with issues that are often years in the making, which GM knows all too well with its faulty ignition switches. How GM, Ford Flipped Positions In Less Than 5 Months 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z Senator Dean Heller of Nevada, the senior Republican on the Senate subcommittee, said that earlier on Tuesday Delphi Automotive, the manufacturer of the recalled part, delivered some of the ignition switches to his office. Next U.S. Senate hearing on GM seen after company probe complete 2014-05-13T04:00:00Z GM has recalled 2.6 million cars, including Chevrolet Cobalts and Saturn Ions, because the defective ignition switches are prone to being jostled into accessory mode while the cars were moving. GM reassigns executive who dealt with ignition switch probe 2014-05-12T14:21:33Z General Motors, the largest U.S. automaker, is in the middle of recalling 2.59 million small cars, including the Chevrolet Cobalt and Saturn Ion, over a defective ignition switch that can lead to air-bag failure. Ford, Chrysler issue recalls 2014-05-10T03:16:19Z The ignition switch problem had been a lingering issue, kicked around by GM engineers since 2001. Exclusive: Congressional probe looks at Barra's, GM executives' links to switch 2014-05-06T21:24:09Z The automaker's listed fix was to "replace the ignition switch." GM's defective switch also caused no-start condition in some Saturns 2014-05-06T15:57:14Z The automaker, which is also dealing with the recall of a defective ignition switch linked to at least 13 deaths, stopped making Saturn cars in 2009, the same year it filed for bankruptcy protection. GM recalls 59,628 Saturn Aura cars for transmission cable issue 2014-05-06T13:33:21Z GM has said the two retirements were not related to the defective ignition switch. GM reassigns executive who dealt with ignition switch probe 2014-05-12T14:21:33Z Another high-ranking General Motors engineer is leaving the company in the wake of its delayed recall of small cars with faulty ignition switches. GM executive exits; jury review doesn’t change amount Samsung owes Apple 2014-05-06T02:22:12Z Documents show that on the ignition switch inquiry Barra's lieutenants served as "champions," an industry term to identify a senior executive who marshals internal resources. Exclusive: Congressional probe looks at Barra's, GM executives' links to switch 2014-05-06T21:24:09Z GM said the no-start condition was caused by an "inconsistent contact inside the ignition switch between the printed circuit board and the contact finger." GM's defective switch also caused no-start condition in some Saturns 2014-05-06T15:57:14Z Installing breathalyzers in car ignition switches may also be an option. Drunk driving crashes involving child deaths vary by state 2014-05-05T12:36:25Z National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, including several in the recall of the faulty ignition switches. GM reassigns executive who dealt with ignition switch probe 2014-05-12T14:21:33Z Congress, the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission for waiting until February to begin ordering the ignition switch recall, despite first learning of the defect more than 10 years ago. General Motors Is Recalling 51,000 Cars to Fix Fuel Gauge 2014-05-04T00:32:20Z Stouffer's investigation discovered that the problem was in the ignition switch that could suddenly move into the "accessory" position and disable airbags. Exclusive: Congressional probe looks at Barra's, GM executives' links to switch 2014-05-06T21:24:09Z General Motors held preliminary talks Friday to discuss legal claims from accidents linked to defective ignition switches that prompted the giant automaker to recall 2.6 million Chevrolet Cobalts and other small cars this year. GM held preliminary talks with victims of defective ignition switches 2014-05-02T22:34:17Z The increase follows a 4 percent increase in March, which was the first full month since G.M. began recalling the cars in February for a defective ignition switch that it has linked to 13 deaths. G.M. Sales Increased 7% in April, Apparently Unaffected by Recalls 2014-05-02T01:06:12Z The company is trying to shut down a rising tide of class-action lawsuits stemming from its recall of 2.6 million cars because of a dangerously defective ignition switch that it now links to 13 deaths. Hoping to Fend Off Suits, G.M. to Return to Bankruptcy Court 2014-05-02T00:56:20Z GM is currently being investigated by the Justice Department and regulators for its handling of a defect in an ignition switch that led to more than 10 deaths. General Motors Bailout Cost Taxpayers $11.2 Billion 2014-04-30T18:24:53Z The second close advisor is chief counsel Michael Millikin, who has risen in influence as he has helped guide the company's guarded response to the ignition switch defect. CEO Barra leans on small circle of GM veterans 2014-04-30T18:03:46Z Confidential documents released earlier this month by a congressional committee showed that GM engineers were well aware of the serious problems with the ignition switches, but rejected several opportunities to fix them sooner. GM says facing multiple probes into recent recalls 2014-04-24T20:31:38Z And cars are starting to get fixed by G.M., as replacement ignition switches and cylinders arrive at dealerships. G.M. Sales Increased 7% in April, Apparently Unaffected by Recalls 2014-05-02T01:06:12Z During hearings earlier this month before the House and Senate, lawmakers grilled Barra about why GM took so long to address the ignition switch defect it knew about for more than a decade. GM’s 1Q profit dragged down by recalls 2014-04-24T14:14:00Z The company spent $1.3 billion in the quarter to pay for the recall of nearly 7 million vehicles, including 2.6 million small cars recalled for defective ignition switches. G.M.’s Net Income Falls 85% 2014-04-24T11:40:39Z Barra's every move is being dissected in the wake of the recall of 2.6 million cars for an ignition switch defect linked to at least 13 deaths. CEO Barra leans on small circle of GM veterans 2014-04-30T18:03:46Z Late on Tuesday lawyers for plaintiffs filed an objection saying the applicable bankruptcy court orders on which new GM now bases its request for protection are unenforceable against the ignition switch claimants. GM seeks U.S. court protection against ignition lawsuits 2014-04-23T02:39:14Z Documents filed by G.M. with federal regulators and lawmakers show that company engineers investigating ignition switches were apparently unaware of the growing number of consumer reports about cars stalling because of defective switches. G.M. Seeks to Fend Off Lawsuits Over Switch 2014-04-23T00:47:30Z The faulty ignition switch caused cars to inadvertently shut off, stiffening brakes and steering and causing air bags not to deploy in collisions. GM’s 1Q profit dragged down by recalls 2014-04-24T14:14:00Z “The cars here are different than the ones that were recalled; the ignition switch is an old issue,” said Mr. Monetti of Brooklyn. Many Auto Show Visitors Unfazed by G.M. Recalls 2014-04-21T00:32:00Z For General Motors, beset by a recall scandal over faulty ignition switches in defunct models including the Chevrolet Cobalt, the show was a stark reminder of how quickly fortunes can change. Stirring the Automotive Melting Pot 2014-04-18T16:29:33Z But if we’re going to beat up chief executives for disasters like AIG’s reckless financial bets or GM’s deadly ignition switches, let’s beat up the people who were in charge when the mistakes were made. Sloan: Before we take executives to task, let’s make sure we have the right target 2014-04-18T00:34:09Z “It appears that old G.M. intentionally and fraudulently concealed the defective ignition switch from the bankruptcy court and parties in interest,” the suit said. G.M. Seeks to Fend Off Lawsuits Over Switch 2014-04-23T00:47:30Z The expense of being open on Sunday will be reimbursed by G.M., which recently raised the cost for the ignition switch recall and other subsequent recalls to $1.3 billion in the first quarter. G.M. Chief Cites New Safety Moves and Says Repairs Are Now Underway 2014-04-16T02:01:08Z One reason for the lack of concern, analysts said, is that all of the 2.6 million cars recalled because of the ignition switch are out of production. Many Auto Show Visitors Unfazed by G.M. Recalls 2014-04-21T00:32:00Z Chief Executive Mary Barra said she "agonized" over last week's decision to put two GM engineers on paid leave pending the outcome of an investigation into faulty ignition switches linked to at least 13 deaths. GM CEO 'agonized' over putting two engineers on paid leave 2014-04-16T00:14:41Z But less than a month later, GM began recalling vehicles because of its deadly, now-infamous faulty ignition switch. Sloan: Before we take executives to task, let’s make sure we have the right target 2014-04-18T00:34:09Z "It is our understanding that a fix was proposed by Delphi regarding the ignition switch in 2005 but GM did not adopt the change," the letter said. Senators press Delphi for answers on recalled GM cars 2014-04-15T23:41:25Z The committee is also seeking to determine why the ignition switch was changed in 2006 but its part number was not — a source of confusion for engineers trying to understand the defect. G.M. Chief Cites New Safety Moves and Says Repairs Are Now Underway 2014-04-16T02:01:08Z At the Senate hearing on April 2, Ms. Barra was criticized over the company’s failure to discipline employees involved in hiding the problems with the faulty ignition switch. 2 Executives Are Out at G.M. After Recall 2014-04-15T00:47:35Z National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration on the ignition switch defect issue. GM CEO 'agonized' over putting two engineers on paid leave 2014-04-16T00:14:41Z GM has recalled 2.6 million small cars worldwide to replace faulty ignition switches that have been linked to at least 13 deaths. Financial Digest 2014-04-14T23:01:28Z |
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