UK launches inquiry into vehicle type approval after VW scandal

By Costas Pitas LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is to launch an inquiry into the system used to approve vehicles, including their emissions levels, in the wake of the diesel engines scandal engulfing Volkswagen . Parliament's transport committee will seek evidence on the effectiveness of current arrangements, which involve the testing of aspects such as performance, noise and emissions by national agencies to see if they meet detailed EU standards. The Vehicle Certification Authority (VCA) is respons