FOLLOW UP: EX-CEO WINTERKORN FINALLY FACES TRIAL
Proceedings have finally started against Martin Winterkorn over accusations of fraud and market manipulation, connected with #dieselgate. To read more, click the Autblog article here.
FOLLOW UP: FURTHER EIGHT VW EMPLOYEES CHARGED
Eight more employees of the Volkswagen Group have been charged in connection with the #dieselgate scandal, concerning either encouraging, supporting or not preventing the defeat device from being fitted, amongst other charges. To read more, click the Reuters link here.
FOLLOW UP: FCA SETTLES OVER REPORTING SALES CHARGE
FCA has paid $40 million fine, whilst admitting no guilt, to the charge of misreporting their monthly sales figures, in the US. The Securities and Exchange Commission brought the case against the company. To read more, click the RoadShow article here.
FOLLOW UP: UBER GET 18 MONTH LICENSE IN LONDON
Uber has now been allowed to continue working in London, after it was awarded an 18-month license. They have been deemed to have improved enough to allow them to continue their service in the capital. Much to the relief of the police. To read more, click the BBC News article here.
GREATER MANCHESTER CAZ CONSULTATIONS
Greater Manchester will open two public consultations regarding the need to create a Class C Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in the region. This is aimed at commercial vehicles and not private cars nor motorbikes. To read more, click the Air Quality News article here.
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR DISABLED DRIVERS
Highways England, in partnership with AccessAble, will be creating 360 degree images that will enable disabled people to see what the facilities are like at service stations, helping them to plan ahead. To read more about this excellent initiative, click the Motoring Research article here.
GOVERNMENT CLARIFIES PETROL FORECOURT USE
Last week the Government stated that drivers should not use service stations and petrol forecourts unless it is absolutely necessary. This caused a bit of a noise from petrol retailers, which led to a clarification of exactly what was meant. Essentially, be safe, keep your distance, wear gloves when using petrol pumps, wear a mask etc. To read more, click the Motoring Research article here.
VW TO PAY BRAZILIANS COMPENSATION
Volkswagen has admitted to helping the military ruling governments from 1964- 85, by informing on employees...
