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MEPs scold EU governments on car emissions

A group of MEPs have accused EU governments of delayed stricter car engine emissions tests and failing to check up on cheating vehicle manufacturers.

Luxembourg

Luxembourg sues 'unknown persons' over VW 'Dieselgate' scandal

Luxembourg has launched criminal proceedings against “unknown persons” in response to the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal.

Business Series

Toyota loses out to Volkswagen as world's top carmaker

Volkswagen has overtaken Toyota to become the world's top selling carmaker despite the German company's diesel emissions scandal.

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Prosecutors probe when VW's former chief executive knew of emissions cheating

Prosecutors say former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn is being investigated over when he knew about the company's emissions cheating.

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Germany

No admissions on emissions former VW boss claims ignorance over fraud

"Looking for answers" former VW boss unaware of emissions con

Business Series

Fiat Chrysler and Renault protest innocence over emissions

Fiat Chrysler's Italian shares regained some of their value after they plunged following pollution accusations, Renault faces French probe.

USA

Volkswagen pleads guilty to US charges over emissions cheating

Volkswagen has agreed to plead guilty to US charges that it cheated on diesel emission tests for a decade.

USA

Ex-Volkswagen executive appears in Florida court

A senior executive in the 2015 Volkswagen emissions scandal has appeared in a Florida court charged with defrauding the United States.

Business Series

VW exec arrested in US, British drivers sue over emissions scandal

A Volkswagen executive has reportedly been arrested by the FBI on charges of conspiracy to defraud over the exhaust emissions scandal.

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South Korean Volkswagen executive jailed over emissions-test cheating scandal

A South Korean court has jailed a local Volkswagen executive for 18 months for falsifying documents to get import certificates for vehicles.

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Volkswagen must defend investor lawsuit in US - judge rules

A US judge has ruled Volkswagen does have a case to answer in a California court over the company's diesel emissions cheating scandal.

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Volkswagen chased for emissions scandal compensation in Germany

A German consumer rights group has filed a test case against Volkswagen over the emissions cheating scandal trying to get compensation for owners.

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EU takes members to task over Volkswagen scandal

The EU has begun legal action against seven member states for failing to police emissions cheating by car-makers after the Volkswagen scandal.

Sport

Mikkelsen wins season-ending Rally Australia in VW's final race in the sport

Andreas Mikkelsen produced a solid drive on the final day to edge teammate Sebastien Ogier and win the season-ending Rally Australia.

Business Series

Volkswagen slashes 30,000 jobs to save billions

Volkswagen has unveiled plans to cut 30,000 jobs to help achieve 3.7 billion euros in annual savings by 2020.

Sport

VW spins off the road and quits WRC

After dominating the WRC in recent years VW says it is quitting the sport.

World News

Could new petrol cars be banned from EU's roads by 2030?

Banning new petrol and diesel cars from EU roads by 2030 is unrealistic without more incentives to develop electric-powered alternatives, campaigners say.

Business Series

Volkswagen: emissions scandal settlement agreed in the US

A US judge has approved the latest Volkswagen settlement arising from its diesel emissions cheating scandal.

Economy

European car sales strong in September

European car sales grew by a strong 7.3 percent last month with increases for smaller so-called volume vehicles and luxury premium cars alike.

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South Korea: Volkswagen boss questioned over emissions scandal

The man who oversees Volkswagen’s emissions certification – Detlef Stendel – has been questioned by the authorities in South Korea over the so-called dieselgate…