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Friday, 30 September 2016

BBC News

• VW boss: Emissions scandal 'a huge mistake'Matthias Mueller, the chief executive of German car giant VW, says the firm made a 'huge mistake' in using technology in its diesel cars to cheat on emissions tests.
• Honda boss : We want a fast decision on BrexitFollowing the UK's vote for Brexit, Japanese car manufacturer Honda reaffirms its commitment to the UK as a major manufacturing base., but says it wants a
• Nissan boss warns on UK investmentThe boss of Nissan warns that Brexit uncertainty and possible tariffs could damage investment in the UK's biggest car factory.

Financial Times

• Nissan delays Sunderland investment plansChief executive Carlos Ghosn says decision on hold due to concerns over EU tariffs after Brexit
• Lorries overtake cars in technology raceSilicon Valley is showing an interest in how trucks have stolen a march in the use of self-driving systems

The Herald

• Nissan urges Whitehall to promise compensation for post-Brexit tax barriers NISSAN has urged Britain to pledge compensation for the erection of any tax barriers due to Brexit or face losing a potential new investment in the country's biggest car plant.

North Wales Live

• 24-hour lorry refuelling station to open at Port of Liverpool Seaforth scheme means drivers won't have to divert to refuel

Rail Technology Magazine

• Freight sector told to review fatigue management systems following SPADsFollowing two signal passed at danger (SPAD) incidents on the same freight route last year, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has called for the freight industry to carry out a review of its fatigue management system. The two SPADs involved DB Cargo trains on the Acton to Westbury...

Other News Sources

• Educating drivers on smart motorways is key, says FTAIt is important to concentrate on educating drivers on the safe use of smart motorways, the Freight Transport Association has said following a ...

EIN News Subscription

• EU Refers Germany to Top Court on Road-Toll Plan … :52 p.m. ET The European Union announced it was taking Germany … Itkonen, a spokeswoman for the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm. The … mistake that they made.” German Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt, also a …