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A report by the International Council on Clean Transportation highlights a widening gap between laboratory and real-world emissions, raising costs for drivers and complicating climate targets.
German legislators have backed a bill enabling cities to offer free parking and other privileges to electric vehicle owners, aiming for one million units on the road by 2020.
Audi, Google and Mercedes-Benz have received the first official permits to test autonomous vehicles on California public roads, with Google holding the majority of approvals.
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has rejected claims that Formula One teams will be required to field three cars each in 2015, despite concerns over the financial health of several outfits.
From the Singapore Grand Prix onwards, Formula One teams will be barred from giving drivers radio instructions on how to drive, following a new FIA clampdown.
Nearly 40 lawyers gathered in a New York federal court as leadership positions opened for the consolidated lawsuits against General Motors over its ignition switch recall.
The Alliance of Artists and Recording Companies has sued Ford, GM, and their suppliers, alleging that in-car audio systems illegally enable music copying without required royalties.
Beijing directs that nearly a third of new government fleet cars must be plug-in hybrid, electric or fuel cell models, aiming to cut urban pollution and boost the domestic green vehicle sector.
China’s government is reviewing rules that could allow non-traditional companies to manufacture electric vehicles, in a move aimed at boosting its new energy car sector.
New Jersey lawmakers have approved a bill to let Tesla sell directly to customers through up to four showrooms, ending a months-long standoff over dealership laws.
Mercedes-Benz and BMW are among manufacturers discussing aircraft-style data recorders for self-driving vehicles as regulators and insurers seek clarity on accident liability.
Despite rapid progress from technology firms and carmakers, autonomous vehicles in 2014 still face unresolved challenges in regulation, liability, and public acceptance.
General Motors' 2014 sustainability report states that the automotive industry, as presently structured, cannot continue without fundamental changes to technology, manufacturing and environmental impact.
Even with generous tax breaks and government support, electric cars accounted for less than 1% of new vehicle sales worldwide in 2013, with only a few regional exceptions.
European manufacturers, led by ACEA, are urging Brussels to postpone the introduction of tougher real-world emissions tests from 2017 to at least 2021, citing technical and logistical challenges.
Criticism of Formula One’s quieter turbo V6 engines in 2014 has sparked speculation that key figures may be seeking to drive down the sport’s value for a possible takeover.
Niki Lauda has rejected criticism of Formula One’s new turbo hybrid regulations, arguing the sport’s technical direction is right despite complaints over reduced engine noise.
The US government has begun the search for a new presidential limousine, with the Department of Homeland Security aiming to award the contract by August 2014.
Paice LLC has filed a lawsuit against Ford in Baltimore, alleging that several Ford and Lincoln hybrid models infringe on its hybrid technology patents.
The Malaysian government has unveiled a new policy offering incentives and licences to attract manufacturers of energy efficient vehicles, aiming to boost production and regain regional competitiveness.
US safety regulators failed to decide on mandatory vehicle-to-vehicle communication and automatic emergency braking by the end of 2013, leaving automakers waiting on federal direction.
General Motors shares closed at $39.11, their highest since the company’s 2010 IPO, following news that the US government will sell its remaining stake by year end.
Volkswagen is under pressure from IG Metall to establish a works council at its Chattanooga plant, but faces legal and political obstacles to union representation in the US.
The Obama administration insists it remains committed to its 1 million plug-in vehicle target for 2015, even as US sales lag behind earlier expectations.