Aviation, automobiles and other virus victims
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated several industries, from aviation and automobiles to retail and energy. Who are the major casualties, amid all the layoffs, bankruptcies and rescue plans?
VW ‘dieselgate’ fraud: Timeline of a scandal
Around 450,000 owners of manipulated diesel vehicles have launched a mass lawsuit against Volkswagen demanding compensation against the German car giant
Auto industry warns of ‘seismic’ no-deal Brexit shock
The European auto industry has warned of catastrophic effects of a no-deal Brexit saying it would have a "seismic" impact on car-making
Stricter emissions limits jolt Europe’s auto industry
Electric vehicles took centre stage at this year's Geneva Motor Show, as automakers scrambled to bring their fleets into line with strict CO2 emissions standards set to kick in next year.
Nearly 50% of transport pollution deaths linked to diesel: study
Some 385,000 people worldwide died prematurely in 2015 from air pollution caused by vehicle exhaust emissions, a US study has found, singling out diesel engines as the main culprit.
What no Brexit deal means for ‘Made in Germany’
German business is worried about bottlenecks in cross-Channel supply chains in the event of a hard Brexit.
German diesel vehicle bans: who stands to lose out?
A top German court rules that older diesel vehicles can be banned from parts of city centres to reduce air pollution, with potentially far-reaching consequences for Europe's top economy.