___10:25 a.m.New York state and Massachusetts are suing Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche over diesel emissions cheating. New York state and Massachusetts announced lawsuits Tuesday. The attorneys general of New York and Massachusetts say that did not resolve claims regarding state environmental laws. ___11:10 a.m.A Volkswagen spokesman is declining to comment on lawsuits being brought by New York state and Massachusetts over diesel emissions cheating. In a statement Volkswagen says it is "regrettable" that states are suing while it is in talks with authorities about a national resolution over the emissions scandal.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 19, 2016 15:24 UTC