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Japanese Consortium Targets Solid-State Batteries
5/7/2018Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is launching a 1.6 billion yen ($14 million) program to accelerate the development and commercialization of solid-state batteries for next-generation electric vehicles, The Nikkei reports.
UPDATE: Nissan Will Phase Out Diesels in Europe
5/7/2018Nissan Motor Co. confirms it will join other Japanese carmakers in phasing out diesel engines in passenger vehicles sold in Europe.
Carmakers Will Urge Moderation in Emissions and Fuel Rules
5/7/2018Auto industry leaders called to a May 11 meeting at the White House will urge a moderate approach to regulatory change that avoids chaos in the marketplace, Automotive News says.
VW May Sue Winterkorn for Damages in Diesel Scandal
5/7/2018Volkswagen AG’s supervisory board confirms it is studying whether to file a damage claim against ex-CEO Martin Winterkorn and other former executives over the company’s diesel emission cheating.
Subaru Vows to Overhaul Corporate Culture
5/7/2018Subaru Corp. vows to reform its corporate culture “from the ground up” after admitting it faked regulatory reports in Japan for at least five years.
Sales, Profits Soar for American Axle
5/4/2018Sales, operating income and net income surged in the first quarter for Detroit-based American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc.
Toyota’s Canadian SUV Plants Will Get $780 Million Upgrade
5/4/2018Toyota Motor Corp. says it will invest C$1.4 billion ($1.1 billion) to prepare two assembly plants in Canada to make the next-generation RAV4 small crossover vehicle.
U.K. Denies Plan to Ban Hybrids
5/4/2018The U.K.’s transport agency says media reports claiming the government plans to ban the sale of certain hybrid cars by 2040 is “categorically untrue.”
German Prosecutors Unfazed by Winterkorn Charges in U.S.
5/4/2018Prosecutors in Germany say their own investigation into former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn’s role in the company’s diesel emission scandal is unaffected by a U.S. indictment charging him with criminal conspiracy.
2019 VW Touareg Gets Night Vision
5/4/2018Volkswagen AG is introducing a night vision system on its 2019 Touareg crossover vehicle.