UK probes vehicle emissions after VW scandal
The UK automotive watchdog is to retest cars to check whether driving emission results in the lab match the real environment.
The Vehicle Certification Agency confirmed it was working with car makers to run lab tests again. These will be compared with real-world driving emissions.
The news comes after Germany claimed VW may have manipulated emissions tests in Europe, as well as the US. The car brand has set aside €6.5bn (£4.7bn) to deal with the crisis.
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Aldi launches music streaming service
Aldi has partnered with Napster to offers its own streaming service in Germany. Called Aldi Life Musik, the service gives users unlimited access to music, radio and audiobooks for €7.99 (£5.84) a month. The price significantly undercuts Spotify, which is also available to Germans for €9.99 a month.
The service launches on 24 September.
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China drives Nike profits to $1.18bn
Nike’s quarterly profits rose 23%, after a particular improvement in China sales. The region has previously been a trouble spot for the company, which reported a 30% year-on-year sales jump to $886m.
Chief financial officer Andrew Campion said: "While we are very mindful of the macroeconomic volatility in China, our brand has never been stronger and our marketplace has never been more healthy."
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