Coverage tagged Regulation.
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A couple living in Germany for two decades were arrested on suspicion of passing automotive trade secrets to Russian intelligence, with links to major parts supplier Faurecia.
A BMW 5 Series parked illegally on a Russian pavement was coated in pink paint by a local man, echoing other headline-grabbing anti-parking protests across Eastern Europe.
A Romanian man in Ireland was fined after attempting to operate his Fiat Punto as an unlicensed taxi, using a cardboard sign to attract fares.
Paris authorities impounded a collection of rare supercars from Teodorin Obiang, son of Equatorial Guinea’s president, amid an investigation into alleged misuse of state funds.
General Motors’ OnStar continues to collect and potentially sell anonymised vehicle data even after customers cancel their subscription, unless drivers explicitly opt out.
A minibus designed for eight was found carrying 66 children and several adults in Hebei Province, prompting police to intervene and arrange safe transport home.
Pagani’s Huayra supercar cannot be sold in the United States after the NHTSA refused to grant an exemption for advanced airbag compliance, citing safety regulations.
Judges ruled that ‘TDI’ describes a technical feature and cannot be registered as a trademark, rejecting Audi and Volkswagen’s appeal in 2011.
The first federal trial over alleged sudden acceleration in Toyota vehicles will begin in early 2013 with a wrongful death case involving a 2008 Camry.
An Esso station in Filderstadt, Germany, posted a €9.99 per litre price for premium fuel as supplies dwindled during a nationwide shortage, leaving customers shocked.
Tata Motors plans to launch a US-compliant version of its city car at $7,000 to $8,000, far above the Indian-market Nano, to meet American safety and emissions standards.
Sebastian Vettel voiced concerns in 2011 over Formula One’s new adjustable rear wings, warning that easier overtaking could undermine the sport’s challenge and spectacle.
Ferrari has changed the name of its 2011 Formula One car from F150 to F150th Italia following legal action from Ford over its F-150 pickup trademark.
Ford took legal action against Ferrari in February 2011, claiming the F150 name for Ferrari's Formula One car infringed its trademark on the best-selling F-150 pickup.
BMW 5 Series, Alfa Romeo Giulietta and Honda CR-Z among top performers as Euro NCAP toughens crash test criteria for 2010.
China’s finance ministry confirms the 10% sales tax will return for cars with engines 1.6 litres or smaller, ending the stimulus that helped drive record growth.
From January 2011, buyers of nine electric and plug-in models can claim up to £5,000 off the purchase price as part of a push to boost ultra-low emission vehicle adoption.
Euro NCAP’s November 2010 results saw ten of fourteen new models awarded top marks, with the Jaguar XF falling short of a five-star rating.
A guide to major UK car insurance brokers and insurers, with a breakdown of core benefits, claims support and policy options for drivers seeking cover.
Fatalities from alcohol-impaired driving in the US dropped by 7.4 percent in 2009, reaching the lowest level since records began, as total road deaths also declined.
Land Rover’s new 4.4-litre LR-TDV8 diesel engine for the 2011 Range Rover will not be offered in the United States due to emissions regulations.
Ferrari’s board will meet on 12 May 2009 to discuss the team’s Formula 1 participation, as tensions with the FIA over the 2010 budget cap escalate.
A US safety report highlights the risk to used car buyers and owners after finding that nearly 20% of fatal accidents involve vehicles lacking air bags.