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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.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will voluntarily update its diesel engine software to improve real-world emissions, following internal reviews prompted by increased scrutiny after the Volkswagen scandal.
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.
New Mexico has joined several US states in suing Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche, alleging violations of state air quality laws and deceptive marketing tied to the diesel emissions scandal.
Fiat Chrysler has purchased millions of greenhouse gas emissions credits from Toyota, Tesla and Honda to help meet US fuel efficiency requirements for the 2014 model year.
Automakers say postponing real driving emissions legislation after an EU committee vote risks derailing development plans and undermining environmental progress.
A Global Fuel Economy Initiative report warns that improvements in vehicle fuel efficiency are not keeping pace with international climate targets, risking failure to meet 2050 objectives.
A New York diesel owner has brought legal action against Bosch, alleging the supplier helped Volkswagen develop software to cheat US emissions tests.
European Parliament environment committee members plan to block a deal allowing carmakers to exceed agreed emissions thresholds, with a key vote due on 14 December.
Jaguar Land Rover is delaying the launch of plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles, citing battery technology and infrastructure concerns as rivals press ahead with electrification.
Volkswagen has presented German authorities with a technical solution for 1.6-litre diesel engines affected by emissions software, with approval pending from the KBA.
VW's internal probe cuts the number of affected 2016 models to 430,046 across its brands, as more petrol engines join the list of cars with questionable CO2 data.
Volkswagen's global passenger car deliveries fell by 5.3 percent in October 2015, the first full month after the diesel emissions scandal broke, with sharp declines in key markets outside China.
Union Investment, a major Volkswagen shareholder, has urged the company to appoint an external CEO and chairman as pressure mounts on Matthias Müller less than two months into his tenure.
Brazil’s environmental regulator has fined Volkswagen 50 million reais after finding defeat devices in over 17,000 Amarok pickups sold in the country.
US Volkswagen dealerships are offering incentives of up to $11,000 on new petrol and electric models as they struggle with unsold stock and regulatory blocks on diesel sales.
The KBA has ordered Volkswagen to recall 8.5 million vehicles fitted with EA 189 diesel engines in Europe, as the company responds to the fallout from the diesel emissions scandal.
Toyota targets a 90% reduction in average vehicle emissions by 2050, shifting focus to hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fuel cells while a US think tank pushes for battery-powered autonomy.
Paramount Pictures and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way have optioned film rights to an upcoming book on Volkswagen’s diesel emissions scandal, with the project in early development.
Volkswagen saw registrations fall sharply in Japan and South Korea in September, with the diesel emissions scandal undermining its position in key Asian markets.
Mazda’s long-awaited US diesel launch faces fresh uncertainty as the Volkswagen emissions scandal prompts tougher scrutiny of diesel technology and delays regulatory approval.
A university study in the US uncovered Volkswagen’s use of defeat devices in diesel cars, triggering a global scandal and regulatory investigations.