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A Volkswagen executive who was suspended pending an investigation into VW-ordered scientific tests in which monkeys were exposed to harmful diesel fumes, has been reinstated.

New-car registrations in Spain increased 7 percent in May with healthy demand from private and company customers.

Daimler Trucks is establishing a global organisation for e-mobility in its commercial vehicles, including a new leadership function. Daimler Trucks has also presented two new, fully-electric trucks for new freight truck applications from Freightliner, its main US truck brand.

General Motors and Honda announced an agreement for new advanced chemistry battery components, including the cell and module, to accelerate both companies' plans for all electric vehicles.

The 'Audi on demand' mobility service that Audi has launched in Asia is now being extended to Japan.

As China's new vehicle market opens up to global competition, at least a third of local vehicle makers will be forced out of the business, the head of the country's largest electric car maker has said.

Japan's association of automakers blasted U.S. moves to explore raising tariffs on Japanese auto exports, just as the two countries plan trade talks that may increase pressure on Tokyo to open up its markets.

Sogefi will has contracted with Geely's Volvo Cars for engine coolant pumps for several future hybrid models, the Italian supplier said.

At a works meeting held in in Wolfsburg, Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess described the new fuel economy and CO2 emissions testing standard, WLTP (the Worldwide harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) as a 'challenge'. He also warned of 'production interruptions' in the third quarter of this year as required type approvals under the new standard become available, with stockbuilding and halts to Wolfsburg production lines at times also expected.

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With the prospect of political progress in North Korea, Mike Rutherford believes the region can become a car-making

Rolls-Royce design director Giles Taylor has left the automaker to "pursue alternative business interests," the company said.

Rolls-Royce design director Giles Taylor has left the automaker to "pursue alternative business interests," the company said.

Cosworth, the British automotive engineering company famous for the engines it once made for Formula One racing teams, plans an initial public offering as early as next year.

Cosworth, the British automotive engineering house famous for engines supplied to Formula One and IndyCar race teams, aims to go public after expanding into automotive software, data analytics and sensors for autonomous and assisted driving.

Cosworth, the British automotive engineering company famous for the engines it once made for Formula One racing teams, plans an initial public offering as early as next year.

Former VW Group chief Martin Winterkorn and the CEOs of Audi and Bosch and have been asked to testify before a German court in connection with a lawsuit seeking damages from the automaker over its emissions cheating scandal, a report said.

Former VW Group chief Martin Winterkorn and the CEOs of Audi and Bosch have been asked to testify before a German court in connection with a lawsuit seeking damages from the automaker over its emissions cheating scandal, a report said.

Tumbling diesel sales in Europe do not signal a grim future for the technology, a senior GM powertrain executive said, citing new evidence suggesting nitrogen oxide emissions can be cut to an absolute minimum.