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Class-Action Diesel Lawsuit Against Daimler, Bosch to Proceed
2/5/2019A federal judge in New Jersey has denied motions by Daimler AG and Robert Bosch GmbH to dismiss a class-action lawsuit that claims the two companies conspired to evade U.S. diesel emission laws.
EPA, California Still Far Apart on Fuel Economy Regs
2/4/2019A big gap remains between California and the Trump administration on how to reconcile their emission and fuel economy standards.
Historic Spanish Brand to Unveil EV Concept
2/4/2019Barcelona-based Hispano Suiza Automobiles, whose origins date back to the early 1900s, plans to unveil a concept electric vehicle at the Geneva auto show in March.
Russia’s Economy Expands 2.3%
2/4/2019Russia’s gross domestic product expanded by 2.3% in 2018, up from 1.6% the year before, according to government data bureau Rossat.
Chrysler Celebrates Minivan’s 35th Anniversary
2/4/2019To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the original Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager minivans, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will offer special-edition versions of the 2019 Grand Caravan and Chrysler Pacifica.
VW to Use Tesla Storage Batteries at EV Charger Sites
2/4/2019Volkswagen AG says dozens of the electric-car charging stations it is installing in the U.S. will use Tesla Inc. storage batteries.
Car Sales Slide 8% in Italy
2/4/2019New-car sales in Italy fell 8% to 164,900 units in January, according to the government’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.
Japanese Partners Ready Compact EVs
2/4/2019Consumer electronics giant Funai Electric Co. is teaming with startup Fomm Corp. to develop a compact electric sports car and a semi-amphibious mini-EV.
Tesla Buys Ultracapacitor Supplier
2/4/2019Tesla Inc. has agreed to purchase Maxwell Technologies, a San Diego-based company that specializes in ultracapacitor technology, for $218 million.
Wards Drops Weekly Reports Newsletter after 95 Years
2/4/2019WardsAuto has stopped publishing its weekly Ward's Automotive Reports, which was launched in 1924.