Coverage tagged Regulation.
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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.
Kensington and Chelsea Council introduces a Public Spaces Protection Order targeting noisy driving behaviour, including engine revving and stunts, after complaints from residents.
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.
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.
Formula One’s 2017 alternative engine plan calls for a 2.5-litre V6 with twin turbos and no hybrid system, offering over 870hp and fewer technical restrictions.
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.
Holger Haerter, Porsche's former finance chief, has admitted in a Stuttgart court to market manipulation during the company's failed 2008 Volkswagen takeover attempt.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles reported a €306 million net loss for the third quarter after booking €761 million for recall expenses in North America.
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.
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.
A university study in the US uncovered Volkswagen’s use of defeat devices in diesel cars, triggering a global scandal and regulatory investigations.
Korean environment officials will test 4,000 to 5,000 Volkswagen and Audi diesel cars following the US emissions cheating revelations, with potential for a wider investigation.
A reserve requirement cut by China’s central bank has freed up 30 million yuan for Volkswagen’s finance arm, offering scope to support car sales in a slowing market.
A looming 40% tax on high-value health plans from 2018 is set to become a flashpoint in negotiations between the UAW and US automakers, with both sides calling the levy unfair.
Mexican officials want half of all vehicle content in the Trans-Pacific Partnership to be sourced from within the bloc, matching stricter North American standards.
Tesla’s Diarmuid O’Connell argues most carmakers are only meeting the minimum on efficiency, urging US regulators to toughen upcoming fuel economy rules.
FIA recognition by the International Olympic Committee has revived debate over whether motor racing, including Formula One or Formula E, could feature at a future Olympic Games.
McLaren-Honda’s Eric Boullier says Formula One’s 2016 testing cuts will make development harder, with pre-season days dropping from 12 to 8 and in-season tests scrapped.
The FIA has put forward a revised budget cap plan for Formula One, aiming to control costs without splitting the grid by technical regulations, but major teams remain opposed.
FIA restrictions on driver aids and radio communications from the Belgian Grand Prix are intended to make starts less predictable, but Romain Grosjean doubts they will transform the racing.
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has indicated a willingness to discuss engine development rule changes to help struggling rivals Renault and Honda narrow the performance gap.
Bernie Ecclestone has denied describing Formula One as a "crap product", clarifying that his criticism was aimed at the current engine regulations rather than the sport itself.
ACEA and major manufacturers argue that tightening post-2021 emissions targets will raise vehicle costs and harm global competitiveness, as EU governments debate stricter 2030 rules.
Major overseas pension funds have joined criticism of Toyota's proposal for unlisted 'Model AA' shares, arguing the move disadvantages foreign investors ahead of the company's June 2015 annual meeting.