Ghosn fights for Renault-Nissan alliance's future; Mercedes vision for self-driving car among Tokyo show debuts

VW slumps to third-quarter loss on emissions scandal Volkswagen posted a 3.48 billion euro ($3.84 billion) third-quarter loss over costs related to its rigging of diesel emissions tests, its first quarterly deficit in more than 15 years. BLOG: DOUGLAS A. BOLDUC Diess puts VW back on the offensive VW brand CEO Herbert Diess used his first auto show appearance since the Dieselgate scandal to apologize – again – before reminding the world why VW was on track to become the world's largest automaker prior to its crisis. Ghosn fights to preserve Renault-Nissan alliance through crisis Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said the two automakers will preserve their 16-year alliance through a crisis that has emerged after the French government's bid for more influence over Renault. EU nations disagree on emissions tests despite VW scandal European nations are sharply divided over plans to tighten EU car-testing rules, despite the VW emissions scandal, national position papers seen by Reuters show. Bentley recalls 27,640 cars for battery cable problems Bentley is recalling 27,640 Continental and Flying Spur models globally because of potentially faulty battery cable connections. 2015 TOKYO AUTO SHOW Honda takes on Toyota Mirai with roomier fuel cell sedan 2015 TOKYO AUTO SHOW Mercedes concept imagines car as a 'chill-out zone' 2015 TOKYO AUTO SHOW Nissan IDS Concept showcases automaker's bold EV, self-driving ambition 2015 TOKYO AUTO SHOW Rotary engine returns in Mazda concept coupe 2015 TOKYO AUTO SHOW Lexus LF-FC concept previews next LS THE VW DIESEL CRISIS VW shelves overhaul of U.S. business until scandal abates, report says THE VW DIESEL CRISIS Ghosn says VW's diesel scandal was a wake-up call to all automakers THE VW DIESEL CRISIS VW's U.S. reputation won't suffer long amid emissions scandal, German official says 2016 Rising Star nominations sought Automotive News Europe's top 5 news stories of the week 1. VW says its recall will be limited to older engines 2. VW suspends more execs in emissions-rigging scandal, reports say 3. Toyota retakes global sales lead from VW 4. PSA will publish real-world fuel economy numbers 5. Germany, U.S. plan talks on VW scandal, report says