Car emissions
Ford launches probe into actual emissions of its vehicles
Ford says it is unable to estimate the number of vehicles or identify the models potentially affected.
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US grand jury indicts 4 Audi managers in VW emissions probe
Managers Richard Bauder, Axel Eiser, Stefan Knirsch and Carsten Nagel all worked in Audi’s engine development division in Germany.
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EU to cut new car emissions by 37.5% by 2030
The targets will require new cars sold in 2030 to emit 37.5% less carbon dioxide on average compared to 2021 levels.
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VW to temporarily park cars due to new emissions testing bottlenecks
Carmakers are rushing to get models through a new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure tests on a limited number of exhaust emission test benches.
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New Audi emissions issue affects 60,000 cars - source
The issue means that more Audi vehicles than the agreed 850,000 models with 6-cylinder and 8-cylinder engines will need to be recalled.
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The surprising truth behind the world's electric cars
The BNEF says electric vehicles were 39% cleaner on average than using internal combustion engines in 2016.
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Volkswagen faces inquiry call over diesel fume tests on monkeys
The study, conducted in 2014, was designed to defend diesel following revelations that the fuel’s exhaust fumes were carcinogenic, the newspaper reported.
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Volkswagen to unveil self-driving car as part of post-dieselgate shift
Europe’s biggest carmaker has said it will invest billions of euros in electric cars, ride-hailing and automated driving.
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan expected to launch plan to fight toxic air
Khan’s plan includes a new so-called toxic charge aimed at motorists whose cars are spewing out too much pollution.
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VW faces reforms, oversight for three years under US settlement
VW will separate the jobs of product development and certification and testing and monitoring into different organisations.
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Thousands of British VW owners seek compensation following emissions saga
VW has admitted using computer software to cheat emissions tests and recalled millions of cars.
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Paris climate accord to take effect; Obama hails 'historic day'
China and the United States joined up last month in a joint step by the world’s top emitters.
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South Korea suspends sales of most Volkswagen models
The government revoked certification for 80 model variants of VW, Audi and Bentley vehicles.
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Volkswagen's diesel settlement will fund range of clean air efforts
VW will set aside $10.033 billion to cover buybacks or potential fixes for diesel cars.
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Germany wants stricter EU rules for car emissions
The thrust of the proposal’s to deter from use of technology in car engines that can outwit emissions tests.
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Mitsubishi Motors CEO, COO may resign over mileage scandal
The scandal halved the company's market value in a week.
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Mitsubishi Motors admits to manipulating fuel economy tests
The company said on Wednesday the test manipulation involved 625,000 vehicles produced since mid-2013.
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VW investors file multi-billion euro suit in Germany
The law firm has also filed a motion for a so-called model claims for lack of US style class-action lawsuits.
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Reports: VW chairman, CEO knew of illicit software early
Martin Winterkorn briefed VW’s board that the carmaker had admitted the use of defeat devices.
