Automakers face emissions challenges across the world

Another VW Dieselgate official jailed in US

The US has jailed its second VW official since the Dieselgate scandal broke two years ago. Oliver Schmidt, a former…

US: CAFE and CO2 set automakers for “unprecedented change”

With the US government pushing for higher CAFE limits and the European Commission set to impose new CO2 limits on…

US: Environmentalists challenge Toyota

Toyota’s environmental credentials are being challenged by pressure groups, headed by the Natural Resources Defence Council, which is questioning the…

GERMANY: Transport minister plans CO2 tax by 2009

Germany’s transport minister, Wolfgang Tiefensee, has said that he hopes a new CO2-based car taxation system will be in force…

GERMANY: Porsche threatens legal action over CO2 limits

Porsche has threatened legal action if the European Union enforces proposed CO2 emissions limits. "We would have to take legal…

FRANKFURT SHOW: Industry CEOs repeat CO2 integrated approach call

The CEOs of the main European car manufacturers on Wednesday jointly expressed the industry’s determination to further reduce CO2 emissions…

US: Detroit would benefit from new CAFE rules – study

Detroit-based automakers stand to gain market share and increased profits under proposed new fuel economy policies for the US, according…

FRANCE: 130g by 2012 “not feasible” – ACEA head

A target for the European vehicle industry of 130g CO2 per kilometre by 2012 is not feasible, Fiat CEO and…