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Revealed: nearly all new diesel cars exceed official pollution limits

Health experts lambast ‘deceitful’ carmakers as data suggests 97% of vehicles fail to meet NOx emissions standards in real-world conditionsNinety-seven percent of all modern diesel cars emit more toxic nitrogen oxide (NOx) pollution on the road than the official limit, according to the most comprehensive set of data yet published, with a quarter producing at least six times more than the limit. Related: Diesel cars' emissions far higher on road than in lab, tests show Continue reading...

Urgent repairs repairs ordered on Boeing 787 Dreamliner engines

Airlines have been ordered to carry out an urgent fix on 176 Boeing 787 Dreamliners because of an engine icing problem.

Drivers beware: slaves working at car washes [Subscription]

Britain’s anti-slavery commissioner says that motorists should boycott some cheap carwashes as they have become hubs of modern exploitation.

London Marathon 2016: Planned Tube strike called off, union confirms

A Tube strike planned to coincide with the London Marathon has been called off, it has been confirmed.