European Union

U.S. official says inadequate EU emissions testing was widely known

Europe's car-emissions tests have been seen as inadequate for decades, a top U.S. regulator told EU lawmakers. Much stronger enforcement will be needed to stop cheating by automakers such as Volkswagen Group, the European parliament was told.

VW pledges to fix all diesel cars in Europe by late 2017, EU says

Volkswagen Group pledged to fix all diesel cars equipped with illicit engine software in Europe by autumn 2017, the European Commission said after talks with the carmaker. VW has repaired less than 10 percent of the 8.5 million affected models in Europe since admitting rigging engines a year ago.

Germany requests EU mediation in Fiat emissions dispute

The European Commission said Germany requested that it mediate a dispute with Italy over whether Fiat Chrysler's vehicles breached emissions rules.

FCA accused by Germany of using emissions cheat

Germany has written a letter to the European Commission accusing Fiat Chrysler of using an illegal device to switch off exhaust treatment systems in diesel engines.