VW knew fuel usage in some cars was too high a year ago: report
Volkswagen's top executives knew a year ago that some of their cars were markedly less fuel efficient than had been officially stated, Sunday paper Bild am Sonntag reported.
Mon Nov 30 2015
Fear and respect: VW's culture under Winterkorn
Former VW executives interviewed describe a management style under Martin Winterkorn that fostered a climate of fear, an authoritarianism that went unchecked partly due to company structure.
Sun Oct 11 2015
VW revs up recall plan, hunts for culprits in pollution scam
More heads looked set to roll after new CEO Matthias Mueller vowed to be "ruthless" in investigating the affair.
Thu Oct 01 2015
VW ex-boss Martin Winterkorn investigated over fraud allegations
Volkswagen has admitted cheating diesel emissions tests in the United States but Germany's transport minister says it also manipulated tests in Europe, where it has much bigger sales.
Tue Sep 29 2015
For Germans, the Volkswagen scandal is a national embarrassment
When news emerged that Volkswagen had equipped at least 11 million vehicles with devices to cheat emissions tests, there was an undeniable feeling of embarrassment.
Thu Sep 24 2015
Volkswagen boss quits over diesel scandal
Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn resigned taking responsibility for the German carmaker's rigging of U.S. emissions tests in the biggest scandal in its 78-year history.
Wed Sep 23 2015
Volkswagen says 11 million cars hit by scandal, probes multiply
Volkswagen AG said a scandal over falsified US vehicle emission tests could affect 11 million of its cars around the globe as investigations of its diesel models multiplied.
Wed Sep 23 2015
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024