VW’s Mueller Calls for Revised Emission Testing in Europe
Volkswagen AG CEO Matthias Mueller has joined other carmakers in suggesting Europe redesign its emission test procedures to narrow the gap between lab results and over-the-road measurements.
Redefining Urban Mobility
A new EY report, Urban Mobility Redefined, finds the lines blurring among such shared transportation alternatives as car-sharing, ride-sharing and other non-traditional modes of personal transportation.
Behind the Chevrolet Bolt
There are some cars that are simply profoundly important than others, and when it comes to cars introduced of late, the Chevrolet Bolt is certainly one of those particularly notable cars.
VW Probe into Diesel Scandal Cites “Culture of Secrecy”
The fact that Volkswagen AG developed software to cheat diesel emission tests was widely known within the company’s engine development group, according to Sueddeutsche Zeitung.
Automotive Composites Market to Top $11 Billion by 2020
Global sales of automotive composite materials is expected to grow at an average annual rate of nearly 13% to total about $11.3 billion by 2020 as carmakers shift to lightweight materials to meet more stringent fuel economy and emissions regulations, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.
Nissan to Make Next-Generation Leaf Batteries in U.K.
Nissan Motor Co. confirms it will make fourth-generation lithium-ion batteries for Leaf electric sedans and e-NV200 electric vans at the company's electric vehicle and battery factory in Sunderland, U.K.
Michigan to Convert GM Plant Complex into Advanced Vehicle Test Center
State and local officials in Michigan are planning a new research and testing center for connected and autonomous vehicle technologies on the site of a former General Motors Co. powertrain complex in Ypsilanti Township.
VW Rejects Request to Compensate European Owners of Cheater Diesels
Volkswagen AG has again refused to offer European customers affected by its diesel emission scandal compensation akin to its program for U.S. owners.
GM Debuts Maven Car-Share Service
General Motors Co. is launching a new car-sharing service today called Maven that promises customers highly personalized, on-demand access to cars for use by the hour or day.
EU Wants VW to Compensate European Owners in Diesel Scandal
The EU’s industry commissioner has asked that Volkswagen AG compensate Europeans who own diesel-powered VW cars rigged to evade emission standards—just as the company is doing for its U.S. customers.