VW Says Diesel Emission Probe Will Take Months

Volkswagen AG says its internal investigation will take months to determine how and why the company deliberately equipped 11 million of its diesel engines with secret software designed to cheat government emission tests.

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Nissan Affirms Autonomous Vehicle Technology Plans

Nissan Motor Co. currently is testing several driver-assist technologies it plans to begin offering on select models by 2017, Autocar reports.

GM Outlines New Advanced Mobility Plans

General Motors Co. today announced several new autonomous-driving and advanced mobility programs during its annual meeting with analysts and investors at its Milford, Mich., proving ground.

JLR to Proceed with Diesel Introductions in U.S.

Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. says plans to introduce diesel options in the U.S. for most of its Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles by the end of 2017 remain on schedule in spite of Volkswagen AG's diesel emission cheating scandal.

France Joins Spain in Demanding VW Return Sales Aid for Cheater Diesels

The French government plans to request that Volkswagen AG refund government-paid incentives to support sales of cars involved in the company's diesel emission scandal, according to the country's energy and environment minister.

VW Cuts Diesel Production, Finance Unit Imposes Hiring Freeze

Volkswagen AG is preparing for an expected slump in demand for its vehicles after admitting it installed software to defeat emission controls in 11 million of its 4-cylinder diesels.

Honda Readies New Fuel Cell Vehicle

Honda Motor Co. has released the first official images of its new fuel cell-powered sedan.

Conti Touts In-Tire Sensor Tech for Autonomous Vehicles

Continental AG says its in-tire sensor technology could be used in future self-driving vehicles to provide more precise information about a vehicle's location.

Ballard Will Supply 7th-Generation Fuel Cell System for China Buses

Canada's Ballard Power Systems Inc. has won a $17 million contract from Guangdong Synergy Hydrogen Power Technology Co. to supply fuel cell systems and related technology for about 300 fuel cell-powered city buses in Foshan and Yunfu, China.