VW pulls a fast one: 'Voltswagen' rebrand a ruse
Gillies says "Voltswagen" rebrand was a joke after the Wall Street Journal and other media reported that the announcement was indeed a ruse.
Wed Mar 31 2021
China's car production may face disruptions from chip shortage - VW says
China's overall auto production could be interrupted after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted chip supplies globally for some electronic components.
Fri Dec 04 2020
Malaysia targets U.S. visa waiver through SKIN - DPM
Malaysia targets to be the third ASEAN country accepted into the United States Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) through the implementation of the National Immigration Control System or SKIN (Sistem Kawalan
Thu Aug 17 2017
VW's JV in China to recall nearly 600,000 vehicles over fuse fault
FAW-Volkswagen Automobile Co Ltd, will recall 577,590 Golf and Sagitar cars because of a headlight fuse defect that may lead to safety risks, the quality watchdog said on Wednesday.
Wed May 17 2017
Porsche-Piech clan to stay out of VW management: Porsche chairman
Members of the Porsche-Piech clan that controls Volkswagen will no longer be eligible to serve as executives of the carmaker, Porsche Automobil Holding SE Chairman Wolfgang Porsche said.
Mon Apr 10 2017
MPs to grill Merkel over VW 'dieselgate' scandal
German lawmakers will question Chancellor Angela Merkel in March on how much she knew about Volkswagen's dieselgate emissions cheating scandal before it became public knowledge.
Thu Dec 01 2016
VW to cut 23,000 jobs in Germany
The agreement foresees a 25 percent improvement in productivity at German plants.
Fri Nov 18 2016
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
Germany begins recall of 630,000 vehicles for emissions fix
The German government on Monday announced the start of a voluntary recall of 630,000 vehicles to fix emissions irregularities uncovered in the wake of Volkswagen's "Dieselgate" scandal.
Mon Sep 05 2016
VW, suppliers to hold talks on production-crippling dispute
Volkswagen will hold talks Monday with two component suppliers, in a bid to end a stand-off over car parts deliveries that has severely disrupted production.
Sun Aug 21 2016
VW hits brakes as parts supplier fails to deliver
Volkswagen said production at several factories has been severely disrupted due to a shortage of components, as the German car giant that is still grappling with a massive pollution cheating scandal.
Thu Aug 18 2016
VW gets approval for another 460,000 diesel-car fixes
Volkswagen has won German regulatory approval for technical fixes on another 460,000 diesel cars with illicit emissions control software, it said on Sunday.
Sun Aug 14 2016
Toyota falls behind VW in world's biggest automaker race
Toyota is in danger of losing its crown as the world's biggest automaker this year as sales fall behind those of German rival Volkswagen.
Thu Jul 28 2016
Volkswagen teams up with LG to develop 'connected cars'
Embattled German auto giant Volkswagen said Wednesday it is teaming up with South Korea's LG Electronics in the area of "connected cars".
Wed Jul 06 2016
Record VW payout in US 'dieselgate' settlement
Volkswagen has agreed to a record $15 billion US payout over its emissions-cheating diesel cars, pledging to buy back or fix vehicles that tricked pollution tests.
Tue Jun 28 2016
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
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024