Automakers

Diesels forecast to get help from new rules but rebound unlikely

Driving bans on older diesels in German cities such as Hamburg (shown) are expected to hit the powertrain again in 2019.
January 17, 2019 09:02 AM

Diesel sales are expected to decline in Europe this year, but a regulatory crackdown could help to mitigate a crisis that threatens the industry’s ability to meet tougher EU-mandated CO2 emissions reduction targets that start to take effect in 2020.

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