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Pope Taps Fiat to Make a Point About Global Warming
9/23/2015Pope Francis is using a fleet of six Fiat 500L small economy cars to get from appointment to appointment during his multi-state U.S. tour this week.
Group Says Many Diesel Makers Are Manipulating Emission Tests
9/23/2015Volkswagen AG isn't the only diesel maker who has used software and technology tricks to meet emission standards, the European Federation for Transport and Environment asserts.
BMW’s Krueger Returns to Work
9/23/2015BMW AG CEO Harald Krueger, who collapsed of fatigue at the beginning of a press conference at the Frankfurt auto show last week, has returned to work after spending several days resting, according to the company.
Drivers Leery of Automated-Parking Systems
9/22/2015Vehicles equipped with self-parking technology can parallel park faster, closer to the curb and in fewer maneuvers than drivers who park manually with the aid of a back-up camera, according to AAA.
VWs Budgets €6.4 Billion to Fix Cheater Diesels
9/22/2015Volkswagen AG says about 11 million of its diesel engines are equipped with software that allows them to exceed mandated emission limits.
China May Require Licensing for Ride-Hailing Services
9/22/2015China is pondering new rules that would require app-based ride-hailing services such as Didi Kuaidi and Uber to use only commercially licensed vehicles and drivers, sources tell Bloomberg News.
Justice Dept. Launches Criminal Probe in VW Diesel Cheating Scandal
9/22/2015The U.S. Dept. of Justice is pursuing a criminal investigation of Volkswagen AG's admission that its diesel-powered cars were rigged to pass federal emission tests while polluting on the road, sources tell Bloomberg News.
Partners Tout Dual-Device Traffic Reports
9/22/2015Visteon Corp. is teaming up with TDF Group's Mediamobile unit to enable cars in Europe that are equipped with digital audio broadcasting (DAB) radios to receive traffic updates through both digital radio and Internet services.
VW Cheated on U.S. Diesel Emission Tests
9/22/2015Volkswagen AG has admitted to using special software since 2009 to rig emissions tests and allow its diesel-powered vehicles to comply with U.S. regulations.
Updated VW Passat Adds Tech
9/22/2015Volkswagen AG is giving its Passat midsize sedan an exterior and interior makeover as well as adding a host of advanced safety systems.