Volkswagen places question mark over future of diesel technology
Volkswagen chief Matthias Mueller hinted=that the embattled car giant could abandon diesel engine technology in the wake of the massive emissions-cheating scandal it is currently engulfed in.
Tue Jun 21 2016
US says talks will continue to reach VW diesel emissions fix
US environmental officials said talks will continue with Volkswagen aimed at reaching an agreement on a fix for nearly 600,000 diesel vehicles that emit up to 40 times legally allowable limits.
Thu Jan 14 2016
VW chief apologizes over emissions scandal on first US trip
Volkswagen chief executive Matthias Mueller on Sunday apologized for cheating diesel car emissions tests on his first official US visit since the scandal broke in September.
Mon Jan 11 2016
Volkswagen to shed more light on pollution-cheating scandal
Volkswagen is set to provide an update on the latest developments in the massive pollution-cheating storm it have been engulfed in.
Thu Dec 10 2015
At least 30 involved in VW diesel cheat: Spiegel
Several software engineers were blamed for installing the software that defeated emissions tests.
Wed Oct 14 2015
Scandal-hit VW needs more than a year to fix all cars
Volkswagen's new boss said Wednesday the auto giant would need more than a year to fix all its pollution-cheating cars.
Thu Oct 08 2015
VW CEO says recall to start in January, be completed end-2016
Volkswagen is expected to launch a recall for cars affected by its diesel emissions crisis in January and completed the fix by end next year.
Wed Oct 07 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
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025