Why California faces high gas prices

California is home to some of the highest gas prices in the United States, according to AAA. The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded was $3.40 as of Thursday, according to the organization’s data. In California, the average was $4.87, more than any other state. Several factors go into what drivers pay for … Read more

BMW May Be Having A Dieselgate Moment In Germany

Things may be about to get really bad for BMW. Germany’s motor transport authority, KBA, has started proceedings against BMW over suspicions the automaker manipulated emissions results in its X3 2.0-liter diesel models, according to Reuters. It’s a similar situation to Volkswagen’s Dieselgate scandal that rocked the automotive industry nearly 10 years ago. BMW 3T … Read more

Cummins Hit With $1.675 Billion Penalty For Intentionally Selling Emissions Defeat Devices

Photo: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg (Getty Images) Cummins, an Indiana-based company that manufactures and sells engines, has been hit with a $1.675 billion penalty for intentionally selling defeat devices that could bypass emissions sensors, a direct violation of the Clean Air Act, the U.S. Department of Justice writes. It’s set to be the biggest ever penalty for … Read more