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Porsche Slapped With Diesel Recall by German Regulator

Porsche must recall almost 60,000 sport utility vehicles in Europe to fix manipulated diesel engines after the German auto industry regulator found software functions that are illegal. Inspections of Macan and Cayenne SUVs found they contained software that could reduce emissions controls for smog-inducing nitrogen oxide, the German transport ministry said Friday in an emailed… Continue reading Porsche Slapped With Diesel Recall by German Regulator

German authorities call for Porsche to recall 60,000 diesel Macans and Cayennes

Porsche has been asked by German automotive regulator KBA (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt) to recall 60,000 diesel-engined Macan and Cayenne models running with emissions defeat devices. The Audi-produced 3.0-litre V6 Euro 6 diesel engine used in the two models was found to have lower emissions during lab testing, constituting a test cheat device — and linking the cars to the Dieselgate scandal. It’s estimated… Continue reading German authorities call for Porsche to recall 60,000 diesel Macans and Cayennes

Porsche to recall 60,000 SUVs for emissions problems: German regulator

HAMBURG (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) sports-car brand Porsche has been asked by Germany’s KBA automotive regulator to recall around 60,000 diesel-engined Macan and Cayenne sport-utility vehicles, a KBA spokesman said. A Porsche logo is pictured during the Volkswagen Group’s annual general meeting in Berlin, Germany, May 3, 2018. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt German magazine Der Spiegel reported… Continue reading Porsche to recall 60,000 SUVs for emissions problems: German regulator

BMW X5 confirmed for arrival later this year with 7 Series architecture

BMW‘s next-generation X5 and X5 M models are being tested on public roads in Scandinavia, as the brand puts the finishing touches to its Porsche Cayenne-rivalling model range. BMW boss Harald Krüger confirmed at the brand’s Annual General Meeting that the X5 will arrive later this year; an October launch is anticipated Our spy photographers laid eyes on a new… Continue reading BMW X5 confirmed for arrival later this year with 7 Series architecture

IG Metall boss warns: By 2030, 70,000 car jobs are in danger

All articles and backgrounds 05/18/2018 IG Metall boss warns By 2030, 70,000 car jobs are in danger DPA IG Metall boss Jörg Hofmann The IG Metall chairman Jörg Hofmann sees in the German auto industry by 2030 about 70,000 jobs at risk. “We need new jobs for almost 70,000 employees,” said Hofmann in an interview… Continue reading IG Metall boss warns: By 2030, 70,000 car jobs are in danger

Press Releases – Auto industry supports wide array of vehicle safety measures proposed by European Commission

Brussels, 18 May 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes yesterday’s Commission proposal to further improve vehicle safety, while stressing that some proposed measures will require further review to ensure a focus on the most effective solutions with the strongest positive outcome. “ACEA members acknowledge the importance of including additional safety features in… Continue reading Press Releases – Auto industry supports wide array of vehicle safety measures proposed by European Commission

Genesis boss: UK will be ‘main target’ in 2020 European launch

The UK will be the main target of Genesis when the marque is launched in Europe in 2020, according to brand boss Manfred Fitzgerald. Hyundai’s luxury arm launched as a brand in its own right in 2016, focusing on US and Asian markets but with the expectation that it would eventually arrive in Europe. However,… Continue reading Genesis boss: UK will be ‘main target’ in 2020 European launch