Volvo May Halt Further Diesel Development

Volvo Car Corp. isn’t likely to develop next-generation diesels to succeed its current lineup, CEO Hakan Samuelsson tells Germany’s Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.

EC Confirms Legal Action Against Italy on Diesel Testing

The European Commission has notified Italy that it is beginning legal proceedings over the country’s handling of possible manipulation of diesel emission tests by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV.

Volvo Tests Self-Driving Garbage Truck

Volvo Group and Swedish waste and recycling specialists Renova Recycling Management GmbH are testing a self-driving refuse truck in Sweden.

EU Expected to Sue Italy over Failure to Enforce Diesel Emission Rules

The European Commission is expected to begin legal action against Italy on Wednesday, claiming the country failed to promptly respond to evidence that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV cheated on diesel emissions.

Delphi Joins BMW, Intel, Mobileye in Self-Driving Car Alliance

Delphi Automotive has joined a partnership formed by BMW, Intel and Mobileye to develop autonomous vehicle technologies.

Consumers Open to Car/Ride-Sharing Services

One-third of car buyers view ride-sharing and ride-hailing services as an alternative to car ownership, according to a new survey by Paris-based consulting firm Capgemini SA of some 8,000 people across eight global markets.

Gehring to Head Safety, New Tech Unit for Global Automakers Group

The Assn. of Global Automakers has hired Steve Gehring to be the trade group’s vice president of vehicle safety and connected automation. Gehring has more than 25 years of experience in various engineering and management positions at carmakers and "intelligent" transportation organizations.

Trump Infrastructure Plan Would Be 80% Privately Funded

The $1 trillion Trump administration plan to refurbish U.S. roads, bridges and tunnels over the next 10 years would be “stimulated” by $200 billion in federal spending, according Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.

Study: All Diesel Tests Understate Real-World Emissions

Government certification tests around the world routinely understate real-world emissions from diesels by more than 50%, according to a global study published on Monday in Nature.

Karma Begins Production of Revero Luxury Plug-in Hybrid

Karma Automotive LLC has shipped its first batch of Revero sport sedan from its assembly plant in Moreno Valley, Calif.