US judge approves $14.7 billion settlement over VW diesel vehicles
A US federal judge on Tuesday approved Volkswagen AG's record-setting $14.7 billion settlement with regulators and owners of 475,000 polluting diesel vehicles.
Tue Oct 25 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 likely to buy back 115,000 cars in US: German report
German automaker Volkswagen AG assumes it will have to buy back about 115,000 cars in the United States as a result of the emissions scandal, a newspaper reported on Thursday.
Thu Jan 07 2016
Bitcoin won in 2015, but Apple has lost big
This year has been awash with financial and business intrigue and excitement. Here are the awards for the most fascinating stories of 2015.
Wed Dec 30 2015
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
Volkswagen faces pressure in U.S. to buy back older diesel cars
Volkswagen faced more pressure on Thursday from officials in Washington and California to buy back older diesel cars.
Fri Nov 20 2015
Volkswagen sales down 3.0 percent in France after scandal
Volkswagen saw sales drop 3.0 percent in France last month, figures showed Monday, as it continued to deal with the impact of revelations that it cheated on emissions tests.
Mon Nov 02 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
Used-car shoppers haven't stopped buying Volkswagen's dirty diesels
The average price of the affected cars has only dipped by .06 percent since the scandal broke.CarGurus reported.
Mon Oct 12 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 has no evidence against suspended top engineers: source
Volkswagen has not found any evidence against three top engineers suspended as part of its internal investigation into the rigging of US emissions tests, a source said.
Tue Oct 06 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
Volkswagen to refit cars affected by emissions scandal
Volkswagen said on Tuesday it will repair up to 11 million vehicles and overhaul its namesake brand following the scandal over its rigging of emissions tests.
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
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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