Emissions

2011’s Most Fuel-Efficient Cars: Hybrids Dominate, Diesels Challenge

Toyota and Honda hybrids led the 2011 US fuel economy rankings, but high-mileage diesels and compacts also made the top ten as buyers weighed savings against costs.

Volkswagen Market Share Slips in Europe After Dieselgate

Volkswagen’s share of new car registrations in the European Union fell from 26.1% to 25.2% in October 2015, following the Dieselgate emissions scandal.

EU Commissioner Presses Volkswagen for Dieselgate Compensation in Europe

Elżbieta Bieńkowska calls on Volkswagen to match US-style goodwill payments for European owners affected by the emissions scandal, citing fairness and company reputation.

Volkswagen Drops 'Das Auto' Slogan Amid Image Overhaul

Volkswagen will retire its 'Das Auto' slogan in response to the fallout from the Dieselgate scandal, opting for a more modest brand presentation from 2016.

BMW 5 Series Touring F11 targets efficiency with 520d diesel

The 2011 BMW 520d Touring F11 arrives with a 184 bhp four-cylinder diesel, Auto Start-Stop, and a focus on fleet buyers seeking lower emissions and running costs.

Environmental trust pursues $13.5m from 'old' GM after bankruptcy

A trust handling environmental cleanups at former GM sites says the pre-2009 company failed to pay $13.5 million promised as part of its bankruptcy settlement.

Mercedes prepares new straight-six engine family for larger models

Mercedes-Benz is set to revive the straight-six engine configuration with a new family of engines, aiming to improve efficiency and replace some V8 units in its larger cars.

European Parliament Approves 95g CO2/km Limit for 2020–2022

From 2020, carmakers must cut average fleet emissions to 95g CO2/km, with a transitional phase and the end of supercredits by 2022.

Zero Pollution’s Compressed Air Car Faces Hurdles in US Market

Compressed air cars promised low emissions and cheap running costs, but technical and commercial obstacles have kept Zero Pollution Motors’ US plans on hold.

Toyota Considers Hybrid Pickup for US Market Expansion

Toyota executives have acknowledged ongoing development work on a hybrid pickup truck platform, as the company responds to tightening fuel economy rules and growing competition from Ford.

Volkswagen Sticks With Diesel as Tesla Pushes Electric

Volkswagen's CEO says diesel engines will remain part of the line-up for at least another decade, despite the company's growing focus on electric vehicles and Tesla's all-electric strategy.

Audi engineer claims top managers knew about Dieselgate

A former Audi engineer has told German investigators that senior Audi management was aware of emissions cheating as early as 2006, deepening scrutiny of the VW Group scandal.

Toyota, Honda and Nissan join forces to expand Japan’s hydrogen network

Eleven Japanese firms including Toyota, Honda and Nissan have agreed to accelerate hydrogen station rollout, aiming for 160 sites and 40,000 fuel cell vehicles by 2020.

Peugeot 308 facelift brings new diesel, eight-speed auto and tech upgrades for 2018

Peugeot updates the 308 for 2018 with a new 130-horsepower diesel, an eight-speed automatic in the 308 GT, and enhanced driver assistance systems.

Volkswagen backs European CNG expansion with filling station push

Volkswagen has committed to growing the compressed natural gas market in Europe, aiming to double filling stations and boost CNG vehicle numbers by 2025.

Toyota Uses Air-Cleaning Billboards to Highlight Mirai's Green Credentials

Toyota is promoting its Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car in California by deploying billboards and even a car wrap coated with titanium dioxide, a material that actively removes nitrogen dioxide from the air.

Toyota considers sharing next-generation hybrid tech with rivals

Toyota is reportedly weighing the sale of its upcoming hybrid powertrain modules to other manufacturers, aiming to accelerate the wider adoption of low-emission vehicles.

Jaguar Land Rover unveils new Ingenium petrol engine and Transcend automatic gearbox

Jaguar Land Rover has introduced a new petrol addition to its Ingenium engine family and a lightweight, ultra-wide ratio Transcend eight-speed automatic, both targeting improved efficiency and lower emissions.

VW targets late October for 3.0-litre TDI emissions fix deal

Volkswagen aims to agree a US-approved repair for 3.0-litre diesel engines by late October, potentially affecting around 85,000 Audi, Porsche and VW vehicles.

Volkswagen Faces Possible Sales Ban in South Korea Amid Emissions Scandal

South Korea’s environment ministry is considering revoking certification for 32 Volkswagen Group models, a move that could halt all VW sales in the country this month.

London to Introduce £10 Surcharge for High-Polluting Cars in City Centre

Pre-Euro 4 petrol and diesel vehicles face a new £10 daily charge from 2017, adding to the existing congestion fee in a bid to tackle air pollution.

PSA real-world fuel tests confirm lab figures understate consumption

Peugeot Citroën's latest public road tests show real-world fuel use for its models averages 44 percent higher than official figures, raising fresh questions over lab-based certification.

Volkswagen Agrees $15.7bn Settlement with US Regulators over Diesel Scandal

VW will spend up to $10 billion on buybacks and fixes for 475,000 diesel cars and fund environmental projects as part of a record US settlement.

GM faces lawsuit over alleged emissions cheating in US Chevrolet Cruze diesels

A class-action suit accuses General Motors of using illegal emissions software in US-market Chevrolet Cruze diesels, echoing claims that rocked Volkswagen.