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Fresh mechanical doping controversy hits cycling as hidden motor found in race

Cycling was being forced to confront a new controversy on 31 January, after the sports head confirmed the first top-level case of technological fraud with a hidden motor being found on a Belgian cyclists bike. The motor was discovered inside the frame of a machine at the world cyclo-cross championship in Zolder, Belgium, Brian Cookson, the president of the International Cycling Union (UCI), said. Feb 1, 2016

VW emissions scandal: EU seeks more powers over national car regulations

The European Union sought sweeping powers over national car regulations on 27 January, aiming to prevent a repeat of Volkswagens emissions test cheating scandal and sparking a tough debate as governments and industry resist change. Europes Industry Commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska said Brussels would be able to order spot checks on vehicles and order recalls under the proposed new rules. VW recently rejected a demand from the EUs industry commissioner to launch a compensation scheme for car owners in Europe affected by the emissions scandal. Jan 28, 2016
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