US judge sentences Volkswagen to three years probation, oversight
A federal judge in Detroit on Friday sentenced Volkswagen AG to three years' probation and independent oversight for the German automaker's diesel emissions scandal.
Sun Apr 23 2017
Volkswagen, U.S. Justice Dept discuss settling criminal probe: sources
Volkswagen AG and the US Justice Department have held preliminary settlement talks about resolving a criminal probe into the automaker's diesel emissions scandal.
Tue Aug 16 2016
Volkswagen to offer generous compensation for US customers: paper
The German carmaker, however, has still not decided whether vehicle owners will be offered cash, car buy-backs, repairs or replacement cars.
Sun Feb 07 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 ready to sell assets should loan repayment falter: sources
Volkswagen has told banks supplying a 20 billion euro credit line that it would sell assets if it finds no other way of repaying the one-year loan.
Fri Dec 04 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
Volkswagen to hold extraordinary board meeting on Wednesday: sources
Volkswagen's supervisory board will hold an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday at which Hans Dieter Poetsch is expected to be appointed as new head of the 20-member controlling panel.
Mon Oct 05 2015
US lawmakers seek documents from Volkswagen, EPA
US lawmakers on Tuesday asked Volkswagen AG to turn over documents related to the company's diesel emissions scandal.
Wed Sep 30 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
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024