Men working on a VW-owned cattle ranch in Pará were allegedly subject to ‘grave violations of human rights’. Photograph: Dpa Picture Alliance/Alamy Men working on a VW-owned cattle ranch in Pará were allegedly subject to ‘grave violations of human rights’. Photograph: Dpa Picture Alliance/Alamy Brazil may sue VW amid claims firm used ‘slave labour’ under… Continue reading Brazil may sue VW amid claims firm used ‘slave labour’ under military rule
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EU ministers to approve vehicle emissions law after deal with Germany
Cars on an assembly line at a Mercedes-Benz manufacturing plant in Sindelfingen, Germany. Photograph: Thomas Kienzle/AFP/Getty Images Cars on an assembly line at a Mercedes-Benz manufacturing plant in Sindelfingen, Germany. Photograph: Thomas Kienzle/AFP/Getty Images EU ministers to approve vehicle emissions law after deal with Germany Berlin secures concessions over future use of e-fuels after going… Continue reading EU ministers to approve vehicle emissions law after deal with Germany
We don’t need an array of pricey policies to reduce emissions from vehicles, just one good one | Marion Terrill and Natasha Bradshaw
The Productivity Commission estimates the fringe benefits tax exemption for electric vehicles costs at least $905 per tonne of carbon emissions abated. Photograph: Michele Ursi/Getty Images/EyeEm The Productivity Commission estimates the fringe benefits tax exemption for electric vehicles costs at least $905 per tonne of carbon emissions abated. Photograph: Michele Ursi/Getty Images/EyeEm We don’t need… Continue reading We don’t need an array of pricey policies to reduce emissions from vehicles, just one good one | Marion Terrill and Natasha Bradshaw
Dieselgate: millions of ‘extremely’ polluting cars still on Europe’s roads, says report
A VW Tiguan diesel model from 2015. This and four other best-selling car models still on roads in Europe had ‘extreme’ emissions, the ICCT said. Photograph: Simon Stuart Miller/The Guardian A VW Tiguan diesel model from 2015. This and four other best-selling car models still on roads in Europe had ‘extreme’ emissions, the ICCT said.… Continue reading Dieselgate: millions of ‘extremely’ polluting cars still on Europe’s roads, says report
Germany’s e-fuel EU loophole could mean ‘135bn more litres of petrol burnt’
Greenpeace activists created an installation at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin to protest against the German government’s request for vehicles that can be powered by e-fuels to be exempted from the phase-out. Photograph: Maja Hitij/Getty Images Greenpeace activists created an installation at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin to protest against the German government’s request for… Continue reading Germany’s e-fuel EU loophole could mean ‘135bn more litres of petrol burnt’
SUVs are more popular than ever in Australia – but there is a downside
The Ford Everest has won the Wheels car of the year award as the popularity of SUVs soars in Australia. Photograph: Wheels magazine/AAP The Ford Everest has won the Wheels car of the year award as the popularity of SUVs soars in Australia. Photograph: Wheels magazine/AAP SUVs are more popular than ever in Australia –… Continue reading SUVs are more popular than ever in Australia – but there is a downside
How Australians can save money on car rentals: figure out what’s popular and drive the opposite way
Car hire is an essential part of travelling, if you want to take in sights like Victoria’s Great Ocean Road at your own pace. Photograph: Prasit photo/Getty Images Car hire is an essential part of travelling, if you want to take in sights like Victoria’s Great Ocean Road at your own pace. Photograph: Prasit photo/Getty… Continue reading How Australians can save money on car rentals: figure out what’s popular and drive the opposite way
How Jaguar Land Rover fell behind in the race to an electric future – and what it means for the UK
The electric Jaguar I-Pace was world car of the year after it was unveiled in 2018 but this success was not followed up. Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images The electric Jaguar I-Pace was world car of the year after it was unveiled in 2018 but this success was not followed up. Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images How… Continue reading How Jaguar Land Rover fell behind in the race to an electric future – and what it means for the UK
China’s BYD blames Brexit as it rules out UK for first electric car plant in Europe
BYD sells its Atto 3 SUV in the UK, but it will be manufacturing it elsewhere in Europe. Photograph: Richard Bord/Getty Images BYD sells its Atto 3 SUV in the UK, but it will be manufacturing it elsewhere in Europe. Photograph: Richard Bord/Getty Images China’s BYD blames Brexit as it rules out UK for first… Continue reading China’s BYD blames Brexit as it rules out UK for first electric car plant in Europe
Investigation launched into complaints of Tesla steering wheels coming off mid-drive
The investigation covers an estimated 120,000 Model Y cars from 2023. Photograph: Reuters The investigation covers an estimated 120,000 Model Y cars from 2023. Photograph: Reuters Investigation launched into complaints of Tesla steering wheels coming off mid-drive US regulators receive two complaints about Model Y SUVs with missing bolt in latest string of safety problems… Continue reading Investigation launched into complaints of Tesla steering wheels coming off mid-drive