Coverage tagged Emissions.
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Nissan is researching a powertrain that uses bio-ethanol to generate electricity for electric vehicles, aiming for long range and easier fuel handling by the end of the decade.
Prosecutors in Seoul allege Volkswagen submitted falsified emissions and noise documentation for dozens of models, escalating scrutiny of foreign carmakers after the diesel scandal.
Authorities in Germany have launched an inquiry into claims that Volkswagen employees deleted sensitive internal data around the time the diesel emissions cheating became public in September 2015.
Norway’s main political parties have backed a proposal to end sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2025, aiming to accelerate the country’s shift to electric vehicles.
Daimler will invest $3.3 billion by 2019 to upgrade diesel engines and emissions systems across its Mercedes-Benz range to meet stricter European standards.
German authorities pressed Opel and Fiat Chrysler on diesel emissions, but Opel’s cooperation and technical justifications may spare it the penalties facing FCA.
Japan's transport ministry says only Suzuki and Mitsubishi have so far submitted improper fuel economy data, following a nationwide audit triggered by the Mitsubishi scandal.
Mitsubishi will compensate Japanese mini-car owners affected by manipulated fuel economy figures, with Nissan customers also covered as part of the arrangement.
VW is finalising a technical solution for 85,000 US vehicles with 3.0-litre diesel engines, including premium Audi and Porsche models, following earlier settlements for smaller engines.
Porsche has unveiled a newly developed biturbo V8 engine, set to power the next Panamera Turbo and Cayenne, with 541hp and advanced cylinder deactivation technology.
Research shows that roof racks, even when unused, can cut fuel efficiency sharply due to added aerodynamic drag, with a major impact on total petrol consumption.
Qoros and Sweden’s FreeValve AB have presented a four-cylinder engine concept without a camshaft, using pneumatic-hydraulic-electric actuators, at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show.
German regulators have found that a Fiat diesel model cuts its emissions controls after 22 minutes, raising questions about the use of defeat devices.
Department for Transport real-world testing shows every diesel car model examined emits more nitrogen oxides on the road than in laboratory conditions, with some exceeding legal limits by over tenfold.
Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Opel will recall 630,000 diesel vehicles in Germany to update emissions software following findings of irregularities by the transport authority.
Toyota’s Auris Hybrid offers a mainstream route to low-emissions driving, combining familiar hatchback practicality with proven hybrid technology and a relaxed driving style.
Three family-owned VW franchise dealers in the United States have sued Volkswagen, seeking compensation for financial losses caused by the diesel emissions scandal.
Porsche aims to maintain its 15 percent profit margin in 2016, even as stricter emissions rules and investment in electric models drive up costs.
A Delft University team has modified a Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell SUV to supply up to 10kW of clean electricity to homes or the grid, demonstrating hydrogen vehicles' potential beyond transport.
Volkswagen's finance arm has written down €353 million to cover falling residual values of leased cars following the diesel emissions scandal, with further provisions set aside for the US market.
German insurer Allianz is set to seek compensation from Volkswagen, joining a wave of investors claiming damages after the automaker’s share price collapse in the wake of the diesel emissions scandal.
Volkswagen chief Matthias Müller signalled at the Geneva show that a US agreement on diesel fixes, buybacks and penalties could be near, with talks ongoing this week.
BMW has unveiled the 740e iPerformance, a plug-in hybrid saloon that introduces the new iPerformance sub-brand and promises 326hp with low emissions.
Volkswagen has received approval to begin recalling Amarok pickups across Europe as the first step in its plan to address 8.5 million affected diesel vehicles.