Swiss authorities halts some diesel Porsche, Mercedes-Benz over emissions

2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel, 2012 New York Auto ShowAuthorities in Switzerland halted registrations of some new Mercedes-Benz and Porsche vehicles because their diesel engines skirted emissions regulations, Reuters reported Thursday. Registrations of the small Mercedes-Benz Vito vans equipped with 1.6-liter diesel engines, and Porsche Macan and Cayenne SUVs equipped with 3.0- and 4.2-liter diesel...

World’s largest electric-car rally kicks off in Switzerland

WAVE Rally start, Winterthur, Switzerland, June 2018 [WORLDREACH PHOTO]Undeterred by major automakers that build electric cars by the millions, tinkerers and apostles aren't finished coming up with new ideas on their own. Whether sharing their knowledge with community, or just a sense of unflagging camaraderie, 160 such teams ranging from solo shade-tree mechanics to major corporations to visiting tourists in rented...