Mercedes reveals sportier B class

Mercedes believes that its new B class puts the "sport back into sports tourer" with a reworked minivan that offers passengers more interior space and sharper looks.

source http://europe.autonews.com/article/20181002/ANE/181009905/mercedes-reveals-sportier-b-class

Renault will cut diesel range in move to hybrids

Renault will reduce its diesel-car range in Europe as it introduces hybrid versions of top-selling models including the Megane, Captur and Clio, starting in 2020.

source http://europe.autonews.com/article/20181002/ANE/181009911/renault-will-cut-diesel-range-in-move-to-hybrids

Renault will cut diesel range in move to hybrid

Renault will reduce its diesel-car range in Europe as it introduces hybrid versions of top-selling models including the Megane, Captur and Clio, starting in 2020.

source http://europe.autonews.com/article/20181002/ANE/181009911/renault-will-cut-diesel-range-in-move-to-hybrid

Cadillac's return to Michigan was no surprise

Like the appointment of Steve Carlisle, the move to Michigan was part of an effort to bring Cadillac back into the fold after executives soured on the idea of allowing the brand to operate somewhat independently.

source http://www.autonews.com/article/20181001/BLOG06/181009925/cadillac-wayland-michigan-newyork-move

VW will cover some costs of hardware retrofits for diesel cars in Germany, minister says

Volkswagen Group has agreed to cover about two thirds of the costs for hardware retrofits of some diesel cars, German Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer said on Monday, ahead of a government meeting on the matter.

source http://europe.autonews.com/article/20181001/ANE/181009945/vw-will-cover-some-costs-of-hardware-retrofits-for-diesel-cars-in

VW, Mercedes, Porsche stop plug-in hybrid sales on new WLTP emissions rules

VW, Porsche, and Mercedes are among the automakers that have halted sales of some plug-in hybrid cars following the introduction of a new EU testing regime that has affected tax benefits on the models.

source http://europe.autonews.com/article/20180927/ANE/180929899/vw-mercedes-porsche-stop-plug-in-hybrid-sales-on-new-wltp-emissions

French sales slip 13% in September on WLTP

New-car registrations in France fell 13 percent in September as the market continued to be affected by the EU's WLTP test. The slowdown came after sales soared in July and August ahead of WLTP rules taking effect Sept. 1.

source http://europe.autonews.com/article/20181001/ANE/181009951/french-sales-slip-13-in-september-on-wltp