Over 60,000 Volkswagen and Audi electric cars recalled for risk of rollaway

Over 60,000 Volkswagen and Audi electric vehicles have been recalled for a faulty gear display that could increase the chance of the vehicles’ rolling away, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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