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The Latest on plans to impose a ban on diesel vehicles in German cities (all times local): 12:20 p.m. German media are reporting that a court has ruled cities can impose driving bans on diesel cars to combat air pollution.

A top German court ruled on Tuesday in favor of allowing major cities to ban the most heavily polluting diesel cars, a move set to hit the value of 12 million vehicles in Europe’s largest car market and probably force carmakers to pay for costly modifications.

Germany's Federal Administrative Court is ruling Tuesday on whether cities can ban diesel cars to lower air pollution.

Driverless cars will be tested on California roads for the first time without a human being behind a steering wheel under new rules for the fast-developing technology.

President Donald Trump is putting the brakes on attempts to address dangerous transportation safety problems from speeding tractor-trailers to sleepy railroad engineers as part of his quest to roll back regulations across the government.

President Donald Trump says his administration has ended more unnecessary regulations than any previous administration.

Electric vehicle buyers can't claim a full $7,500 tax credit soon after the company delivers 200,000 vehicles in the U.S.

Car rental company Enterprise says it is ending a discount program for National Rifle Association members.

Automaker Volkswagen AG says its net profit increased by more than half last year, while revenue climbed more than 6 percent.

Ford says recently ousted executive Raj Nair will not receive equity-based awards and bonuses.

Facing a future in which self-driving cars may curb vehicle ownership, Nissan Motor is taking its first steps to becoming an operator of autonomous transportation services,

Nissan Motor is taking its first steps to becoming an operator of autonomous transportation services.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. capped his NASCAR career as the highest-earning driver in the sport.

Kumar Galhotra replaces Raj Nair, who stepped down amid allegations of inappropriate behavior.

Japanese air bag maker Takata has reached a $650 million settlement over legal claims from 44 state governments and Washington, D.C.

Hyundai’s Genesis luxury unit earned the title of the best car brand in Consumer Reports’ 2018 rankings.

Ford Motor Co. is naming a replacement for the president for North America who was ousted this week over allegations of inappropriate behavior.

A German court is considering whether cities should ban diesel cars to lower air pollution, a move that could have drastic consequences for the country's auto industry.

Ford has ousted one of its top executives over allegations of unspecified inappropriate behavior.

U.S. stocks moved higher in early trading Wednesday, recouping some of the market's losses from a day earlier.