Germany’s final report on risks posed by a new car refrigerant has been forwarded to the European Commission, clearing the way for a decision on whether Berlin had sufficient cause to allow Daimler to ban it and flout EU law.
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October car sales fuel recovery hopes in Germany, France and Spain
New-car registrations rose in Germany, France and Spain in October, fueling hopes of a sustained recovery in the region’s market even though Italian vehicle sales were down.
Daimler lobbyist investigated by Berlin prosecutors
Berlin prosecutors are investigating ex-German state minister Eckart von Klaeden over a potential conflict of interest after Chancellor Angela Merkel’s former ally joined carmaker Daimler as a lobbyist, a spokeswoman for the prosecutors confirmed on Sunday after a media report.
EU still has 18 factories too many post PSA plant closing
PSA is shutting its plant in Aulnay, France as part of a plan to eliminate about 11,200 jobs in the country by 2015.
VW’s Winterkorn says Germany’s 1 million electric-car goal is achievable
VW introduced electric versions of the Golf compact (left) and Up minicar at the Frankfurt auto show last month.
