European Commission chief von der Leyen may visit Washington next month -EU ambassador
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen may visit Washington in early February, EU Ambassador Stavros Lambrinidis said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 3-Canadian judge approves C$196.5 mln Volkswagen fine for diesel emissions
A judge in Canada approved a C$196.5 million ($149.7 million) fine against Volkswagen AG on Wednesday after the company pleaded guilty to dozens of counts of diesel emissions violations.
Ford expects $2.2 bln pre-tax hit related to pension plans in fourth quarter
Ford Motor Co said on Wednesday its fourth quarter results will be hit by a pre-tax loss of about $2.2 billion due to higher contributions to its employees pension plans.
WRAPUP 13-China's Wuhan shuts down transport as global alarm mounts over virus spread
* Outbreak center of Wuhan says citizens should not leave city
Canadian prosecutors propose $196.5 million fine against Volkswagen for diesel violations
Prosecutors in Canada on Wednesday proposed a $196.5 million (CAD) ($258.3 million) fine against Volkswagen AG after the company pleaded guilty to dozens of counts of diesel emissions violations, a company spokesman confirmed.
DAVOS-Trump threatens big tariffs on car imports from EU
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to impose high tariffs on imports of cars from the European Union if the bloc doesn't agree to a trade deal.
UPDATE 2-China companies issue staff with masks, travel warnings as virus outbreak fears grow
Companies across China are handing out masks and warning staff to avoid the central city of Wuhan amid fears that the new flu-like coronavirus will rapidly spread with much of population embarking on travel for Lunar New Year holidays.
REFILE-DAVOS-Trump threatens big tariffs on car imports from EU
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to impose high tariffs on imports of cars from the European Union if the bloc doesn't agree to a trade deal.
Michigan, Tesla settle suit over direct vehicle sales
Tesla Inc and the state of Michigan confirmed Wednesday they have resolved the company's 2016 lawsuit challenging the state's refusal to allow the company to sell vehicles directly to consumers.
UPDATE 2-European shares drop from record high on threat of U.S. auto tariffs
* Italian stocks fall on reports Di Maio to step down (Updates to close, adds comments, details)
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China's Wuhan shuts down transport as global alarm mounts over virus spread
Deaths from China's new flu-like virus rose to 17 on Wednesday, with more than 540 cases confirmed, leading the city at the centre of the outbreak to close transportation networks and urge citizens not to leave as fears rose of the contagion spreading.