Ministers call for introduction of new emissions tests

In the wake of the Volkswagen emissions scandal, government ministers are calling for the introduction of accurate vehicles emissions tests within the next year, against a backdrop of doubts concerning the future of diesel power.

Patrick McLoughlin, UK transport secretary, stated that 'real world' tests should be fast-tracked by the EU in order to battle the crisis surrounding VW, according to The Times. A large scale investigation should also be carried out by the EU, which regulates the automotive industry on the continent, to establish the extent of emissions cheating, he said.