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Honda to retrench in European diesel market

Tighter regulations prompt Subaru to take similar path

Honda will skip a diesel version of the CR-V sport utility vehicle to debut in Europe next year.   © Reuters

TOKYO -- Honda Motor will discontinue production and sales of a flagship diesel-powered vehicle in Europe, accelerating its shift to electric and other green vehicles globally.

Prompted by increasingly strict regulations in Europe, the Japanese automaker will skip a diesel version of the CR-V sport utility vehicle to debut there next year, offering gasoline and hybrid versions only.

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