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
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024