DETROIT, United States—Embattled German auto giant Volkswagen vowed Monday to reconquer the hearts of American car consumers as it struggles to shift focus away from the still-unresolved emissions cheating scandal. “We are determined to reignite America’s love…
GOOD news from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Christmas Day: More people have become aware of the importance of disposing of their garbage properly judging by the lower volume of trash left on Edsa on…
ABOUT P1.2 billion worth of projects approved by the Road Board and funded from road users’ tax collections last year were marred by “various deficiencies,” according to the Commission on Audit (COA). “Our audit disclosed various deficiencies…
BRUSSELS — The European Union said Thursday it was taking court action against Germany for failing to force luxury automaker Daimler to use a new air-conditioning coolant deemed less likely to cause climate change. “The European Commission…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Students, workers and other commuters here have been warned to prepare for the transport holiday dubbed as the “National Day of Protest,” which will be participated in by some transport groups in Cebu…
BEIJING — Unhealthy smog hovered over downtown Beijing as limits on cars, factories and construction sites kept pollution from spiking even higher Wednesday, on the second of three days of restrictions triggered by the city’s first red…
AFTER a group of jeepney drivers went on strike in Taguig City under a self-declared “transport holiday” yesterday, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) clarified that the mandatory phaseout of passenger jeeps over 15 years…
AUTOMAKERS and vehicle emissions standard enforcers often make a tricky dance routine. As automakers continue to create their next fun-to-drive and dependable machines, the enforcers must make sure these rides conform to their ever tough standards. …
FRANKFURT, Germany — Volkswagen shares are falling after the company said it had understated carbon dioxide emissions for 800,000 cars, adding to the downbeat news from its scandal over cheating on U.S. diesel emissions tests. The company’s…
BEIJING—Volkswagen is recalling 1,950 diesel vehicles in China to correct engine software that the automaker has admitted cheats on emissions tests. The recall applies to 1,946 Tiguan sport utility vehicles and four Passat B6 sedans, all of them…
