Audi Claims Simple Fix for V-6 Diesel Emissions Problem

Audi AG says it can bring its 3.0-liter V-6 diesel engines into U.S. emission compliance with a simple software update.

Faraday Future to Build EV Plant in Nevada

Faraday Future Inc., the California-based electric car startup, says it intends to erect a $1 billion EV assembly plant in North Las Vegas, Nev.

Judge Broadens Scope of Driver Lawsuit Against Uber

A U.S. district judge in San Francisco has allowed thousands of additional California drivers to be part of a lawsuit against Web-based ride-hailing service Uber Technologies Inc.

VW Names New Chief to Oversee Diesel Scandal

Volkswagen AG’s VW passenger car unit has named management board member Francisco Javier Garcia Sanz to supervise the resolution of the brand’s diesel cheating problems, effective immediately.

Volvo Trucks Approved for New Bio-Diesel Fuel

AB Volvo has completed testing and validated the use of a new “renewable” biodiesel fuel for all of its truck engines in North America.

Nissan to Test Smart-Grid Technology in Europe, Readies Wireless EV Charger

Nissan Motor Co. is preparing for European tests of new EV-to-grid technology developed with European utility giant ENEL that will allow owners of electric vehicles to store and use electricity for a variety of uses.

Honda’s Recall Costs Could Balloon to $2.3 Billion

Massive recalls to replace Takata Corp. airbag inflators that could explode could hike Honda Motor Co.’s expected quality-related costs by one-third this year, The Nikkei predicts.

NHTSA Plans to Overhaul Crash Testing Methods

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed major changes in the way it conducts crash tests and rates the results.

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VW Will Reveal Details about Engine Scandal Probe This Week

Volkswagen AG says it plans on Thursday to announce preliminary findings of its internal investigation into 11 million diesel engines it rigged over the past six years to cheat government emission tests.