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Prosecutors Suggest 3-Year Prison Term for Ex-VW Diesel Engineer
8/21/2017Federal prosecutors in the U.S. have recommended a three-year prison term for former Volkswagen AG engineer James Liang for his role in the company’s diesel cheating scandal.
U.S. Charges Retired-UAW Official in Widening Corruption Probe
8/18/2017The U.S. has charged former United Auto Workers union official Virdell King with using a credit card from a UAW-Chrysler training center to buy more than $40,000 in personal items for herself and other union executives.
Ford Patents Add-On Controls for Self-Driving Cars
8/18/2017Ford Motor Co. has patented a system that would allow a steering wheel and foot pedals to be installed or removed as needed as carmakers transition to autonomous vehicles.
Delphi Buys Stake in Israeli Lidar Company
8/18/2017Delphi Automotive plc has made an unspecified minority investment in Israel-based Innoviz Technologies Inc., a two-year-old maker of solid-state lidar sensors for self-driving vehicles.
McLaren EV in the Works?
8/18/2017British supercar maker McLaren Automotive Ltd.is developing an all-electric model as part of its range-topping Ultimate Series hypercars, Autocar reports.
Switzerland Bans Sale of New Diesel Porsche Cayenne
8/18/2017Switzerland’s vehicle authority has temporarily halted the registration of new diesel-powered Porsche Cayenne SUVs because the vehicles use illegal emission control software, Automotive News Europe reports.
Audi Expands European CNG Lineup
8/18/2017Volkswagen AG’s Audi unit is launching European variants of its A4 and A5 cars with engines capable of running on compressed-natural-gas fuel.
Carmakers Align with Canada, Mexico on NAFTA Content Rules
8/18/2017Trade groups representing North America’s auto industry have joined Canada and Mexico to oppose a U.S. demand that the North American Free Trade Agreement hike U.S. content requirements.
Diesels in Belgium Lose Sales Lead to Gasoline Car After 20 Years
8/18/2017Gasoline-fueled cars are outselling diesels in Belgium for the first time since 1997, says industry trade group Febiac.
Honda Civic Returns to Japan after 6-Year Hiatus
8/18/2017The Civic, Honda Motor Co.’s most popular model worldwide, will go on sale in Japan next month for the first time since 2011.