Securities and Exchange Commission Carmaker accused of ‘massive fraud’ when selling bonds and cars described as clean diesel A measuring hose for emissions inspections in diesel engines in the exhaust tube of a Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI. Photograph: Patrick Pleul/AFP/Getty Images The US Securities and Exchange Commission is suing Volkswagen and its former chief executive,… Continue reading US SEC sues Volkswagen and ex-CEO over diesel scandal
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Model Y: Tesla unveils new electric crossover SUV
Tesla Company is banking on the new model to revive excitement about the brand as traditional carmakers expand their electric vehicle offerings Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, attends the Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory groundbreaking ceremony in China on 7 January 2019. Photograph: Aly Song/Reuters Tesla unveiled a new electric crossover SUV, the Model Y, during an event… Continue reading Model Y: Tesla unveils new electric crossover SUV
Jaguar Land Rover recalls 44,000 cars over carbon dioxide levels
Jaguar Land Rover Ten models found to be emitting more greenhouse gases than certified initially The recall will affect versions of the Land Rover Discovery and other models. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters Jaguar Land Rover has been forced to recall more than 44,000 cars for repairs after UK regulators found some models were emitting more carbon… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover recalls 44,000 cars over carbon dioxide levels
James Bond to drive electric Aston Martin in new movie
James Bond Reports have emerged that Daniel Craig will get behind the wheel of a zero-emissions motor in his latest adventure – only £250,000 to dedicated fans Climate change … Daniel Craig and Judi Dench with an eco-unfriendly Aston Martin in Skyfall. Photograph: Allstar/Columbia Pictures/Eon/Danjaq Long-haul flights, tons of guns and a bagpipe flamethrower: such… Continue reading James Bond to drive electric Aston Martin in new movie
Carlos Ghosn’s lawyer apologises as workman disguise ploy backfires
Carlos Ghosn Former Nissan chief widely mocked for leaving detention dressed as workman Former Nissan chair Carlos Ghosn, in blue cap, walks out with security guards from a detention centre in Tokyo. Photograph: Eugene Hoshiko/AP A lawyer on Carlos Ghosn’s defence team has apologised for encouraging him to leave detention this week disguised as a… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn’s lawyer apologises as workman disguise ploy backfires
Triumph: iconic motorcycle company saved – archive, 8 March 1975
From the Guardian archive Manufacturing sector 8 March 1975 Ailing British manufacturer is taken over by a workers’ cooperative Warren Beatty in Shampoo (1975). Photograph: www.ronaldgrantarchive.com The home-made banners on the wall outside the Meriden motorcycle factory continued to shout their message yesterday. “Triumph,” they said, “stays at Meriden, where the legend was born.” The… Continue reading Triumph: iconic motorcycle company saved – archive, 8 March 1975
Bugatti unveils world’s most expensive new car – snapped up for £9.5m
Automotive industry La Voiture Noire – a one-off hypercar – is shown off at the Geneva Motor Show Bugatti described La Voiture Noire as a homage to the Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic, of which only four were made between 1936 and 1938. Photograph: Martial Trezzini/EPA Bugatti, the French supercar manufacturer, has stepped up its… Continue reading Bugatti unveils world’s most expensive new car – snapped up for £9.5m
Carlos Ghosn: former Nissan chairman released on bail in Tokyo
Carlos Ghosn Ghosn was allowed to return to his residence while he awaits trial for financial misconduct Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn, centre, walks out of detention in Tokyo following his release on bail. Photograph: Behrouz Mehri/AFP/Getty Images Carlos Ghosn has been freed from detention in Tokyo, almost four months after the former Nissan chairman… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn: former Nissan chairman released on bail in Tokyo
BMW may stop making Mini at Cowley if there is no-deal Brexit
BMW Carmaker joined by Toyota in warning over threat to jobs if UK leaves EU without deal Paint finishing at the Mini production line at BMW’s Cowley plant in Oxfordshire. Photograph: Chris Honeywell/BMW BMW has said it might be forced to stop making the Mini at its Cowley plant near Oxford in the event of… Continue reading BMW may stop making Mini at Cowley if there is no-deal Brexit
Carlos Ghosn, former Nissan chairman, granted bail in Japan
Carlos Ghosn Tokyo prosecutors expected to challenge decision to free businessman after charges he underreported his income Carlos Ghosn has repeatedly denied claims he underreported his income by tens of millions of dollars and transferred personal investment losses to the car company. Photograph: Benoît Tessier/Reuters Carlos Ghosn has been granted bail by a court in… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn, former Nissan chairman, granted bail in Japan