Volkswagen (VW) Michael Winterkorn becomes highest-ranking executive charged in ‘dieselgate’, in which VW tricked federal emissions testers Martin Winterkorn has been charged with conspiracy and wire fraud. Photograph: Michael Sohn/AP US authorities have charged Volkswagen’s former chief executive officer Martin Winterkorn with conspiracy and wire fraud in relation to the car company’s efforts to cheat… Continue reading VW emissions scandal: US charges ex-CEO with conspiracy and fraud
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Ford Australia fined $10m for mishandling faulty vehicle complaints
Automotive industry Carmaker also ordered to establish a compensation scheme after it mistreated customers whose vehicles had faulty transmissions • Sign up to receive the top stories in Australia every day at noon Ford Fiestas were among the models that customers complained about. Customers reported their vehicles shuddered, jerked or lost power. Ford has admitted… Continue reading Ford Australia fined $10m for mishandling faulty vehicle complaints
Amazon now delivers packages straight to car boots
Amazon Latest in Amazon Key programme sees newer Volvos and General Motors vehicles become lockboxes for Prime members The new service is available in 37 US cities for owners of 2015 or newer Volvo or General Motors vehicles, including Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac brands. Photograph: Volvo Amazon has begun offering deliveries direct to car… Continue reading Amazon now delivers packages straight to car boots
Nissan to cut hundreds of jobs at Sunderland plant
Nissan Plummeting diesel sales deal another employment blow to the UK automotive industry Nissan would not confirm any job losses, although local reports suggested long-serving staff could be asked to take voluntary redundancy. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Nissan is to cut hundreds of jobs at its Sunderland plant, Britain’s biggest car factory, as plummeting diesel… Continue reading Nissan to cut hundreds of jobs at Sunderland plant
Tesla factory to be investigated over safety concerns
Tesla California base faces claims of unreported injuries as it struggles to roll out Model 3 Customer deliveries of the Model 3 have been delayed by the production problems. Photograph: Justin Pritchard/AP Tesla is facing an investigation by Californian safety regulators into reports of serious injuries at its factory in Fremont, California, where it is… Continue reading Tesla factory to be investigated over safety concerns
Tesla halts Model 3 production as firm scrambles to improve automation
Tesla Firm struggles to hit targets for mass-market electric car after reeling from excessive automation and mounting pressure CEO Elon Musk said Tesla was making 2,000 Model 3s a week, but failed to assuage doubts about the company reaching its 5,000-a-week target in three months time. Photograph: Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images Tesla has temporarily suspended… Continue reading Tesla halts Model 3 production as firm scrambles to improve automation
Tougher MOT tests from May will put diesel drivers in the firing line
Motoring A raft of strict checks will lead to more cars failing, with tougher emission measures likely to catch out diesel vehicles Drivers could be left fuming after new MOT tests are introduced. Photograph: Alamy A tough new MOT testing system for 30m cars on Britain’s roads starts on 20 May – threatening expensive bills for… Continue reading Tougher MOT tests from May will put diesel drivers in the firing line
EPA announces easing of car and truck emissions standards
US Environmental Protection Agency Agency says Barack Obama’s timeline set standards ‘too high’ in move that could lead to legal showdown with California Current EPA regulations require vehicles to get 36 miles per gallon by 2025 – 10 miles per gallon over the existing standard. Photograph: Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images US environmental regulators announced on… Continue reading EPA announces easing of car and truck emissions standards
Arizona suspends Uber’s self-driving car testing after fatality
Uber Governor Doug Ducey tells Uber crash raises concerns about its ability to safely test technology Transport safety investigators examine a self-driving Uber vehicle involved in a fatal accident in Tempe, Arizona. Photograph: Reuters Arizona governor Doug Ducey suspended Uber’s self-driving vehicle testing on Monday following a pedestrian fatality in a Phoenix suburb last week.… Continue reading Arizona suspends Uber’s self-driving car testing after fatality
Diesel slide continues as UK car sales fall for 11th month running
Automotive industry Number of new cars registered in February falls by 2.8% despite rises in petrol and electric sales The number of new cars registered in February dropped by 2.8% from a year ago. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA Slumping demand for diesel vehicles dragged down new car sales in February, marking the 11th consecutive month of… Continue reading Diesel slide continues as UK car sales fall for 11th month running