The Local Italy https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Italian government proposes controversial eco-tax on polluting cars Italy's government has proposed a new eco-tax that would offer bonuses for those buying electric cars and slap penalties on polluting vehicles, prompting complaints from auto makers. https://www.thelocal.it/20181206/italy-ecotax-on-cars Thu, 06 Dec 2018 13:48:55 +0100 italy-ecotax-on-cars Germany accuses Fiat of car emissions cheating The German government has accused Fiat-Chrysler of incorporating emissions cheating technology into some vehicles, in a letter to the European Commission seen by AFP on Thursday. https://www.thelocal.it/20160901/germany-accuses-fiat-of-car-emissions-cheating Thu, 01 Sep 2016 18:19:50 +0200 germany-accuses-fiat-of-car-emissions-cheating 650,000 cars in Italy affected in VW scandal Volkswagen's Italian unit said on Thursday that nearly 650,000 vehicles in the country were equipped with software designed to mask emissions from diesel engines. https://www.thelocal.it/20151002/650000-cars-affected-by-emissions-scandal-in-italy Fri, 02 Oct 2015 10:29:04 +0200 650000-cars-affected-by-emissions-scandal-in-italy Italy opens probe over VW emissions scandal UPDATED: The Italian transport ministry said on Tuesday it will open an inquiry over the Volkswagen emissions scandal and demand explanations from the German auto giant. https://www.thelocal.it/20150922/italy-opens-probe-over-vw-emissions-scandal Tue, 22 Sep 2015 15:09:45 +0200 italy-opens-probe-over-vw-emissions-scandal