Compensation after the diesel scandal A switch premium paid by the dealership does not have to be offset against the compensation, according to the BGH. (Photo: dpa) Karlsruhe Diesel plaintiffs who have since resold their cars are also entitled to compensation from Volkswagen. The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) in Karlsruhe ruled on Tuesday… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car maker: BGH strengthens diesel plaintiffs: VW claims compensation even after car sales
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German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: VW triples delivery figures for e-cars002490
VW brand electric cars Volkswagen plans to sell more than a million e-powered cars for the first time this year. (Photo: dpa) Wolfsburg Volkswagen is making better and better progress in selling its new electric cars. In the second quarter, global deliveries tripled compared to the same period last year to a good 110,000 purely… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: VW triples delivery figures for e-cars002490
German Handelsblatt: Bilanzcheck: “Our lead should be two to three years”: How Volkswagen is tackling the next upheaval002475
Düsseldorf Herbert Diess certifies a bright future for the automotive industry. Because the electric drive makes vehicles cleaner and safer thanks to autonomous driving, interest in one’s own car is likely to increase significantly in the foreseeable future. “I am very optimistic about the future auto business,” said the Volkswagen CEO to the Handelsblatt. But… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Bilanzcheck: “Our lead should be two to three years”: How Volkswagen is tackling the next upheaval002475
German Handelsblatt: VW diesel scandal: Volkswagen looks bad in dispute with fired engineers 002432
Cologne Gunnar Kilian left no doubt when he announced the expulsions: “The reason for the measures are serious misconduct,” said Volkswagen’s Chief Human Resources Officer on August 17, 2018. Finally – so suggested Kilian – the carmaker had identified those who were primarily responsible for the diesel scandal. Five men and one woman received their… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: VW diesel scandal: Volkswagen looks bad in dispute with fired engineers 002432
German Handelsblatt: Battery manufacturer: Cell factory in Bitterfeld wobbles: Daimler partner Farasis is struggling with serious problems002429
Munich Battery cells for electric cars are a scarce commodity. The car manufacturer Daimler therefore obtains the coveted goods from a large number of suppliers such as the South Korean groups LG Chem and SK Innovation. The Mercedes manufacturer maintains a particularly close alliance with two suppliers from China, which goes far beyond a traditional… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Battery manufacturer: Cell factory in Bitterfeld wobbles: Daimler partner Farasis is struggling with serious problems002429
German Handelsblatt: Interview with Oliver Blume: Porsche takes over Bugatti: “The brand doesn’t really fit VW” 002365
Oliver Blume The Porsche boss expects the joint venture at Bugatti to give new momentum to electric cars. (Photo: Porsche) Stuttgart The sports car manufacturer Porsche is pushing its business with electric cars, but does not want to completely forego the business with the internal combustion engine. “The focus is on the electrification of our… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Interview with Oliver Blume: Porsche takes over Bugatti: “The brand doesn’t really fit VW” 002365
German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW draws level with Tesla: Car maker starts wireless software updates
Interior of an ID.3 from Volkswagen The new software updates turn the screen on the dashboard into a control center. (Photo: Volkswagen) Wolfsburg What Tesla has been able to do for years, Volkswagen finally wants to be able to do. The Wolfsburg-based company is slowly approaching the topic of comprehensive software updates “over the air”… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW draws level with Tesla: Car maker starts wireless software updates
German Handelsblatt: Supply of semiconductors: signals for a turnaround in the chip shortage: VW and Daimler employ thousands of seasonal workers
Volkswagen production in Emden The Wolfsburg-based company was unable to produce several 100,000 cars this year because of the shortage of chips. (Photo: dpa) Munich, Düsseldorf The warning from VW’s purchasing director Murat Aksel could not have been more urgent: “We are facing the toughest six weeks,” he said in an interview with Handelsblatt in… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Supply of semiconductors: signals for a turnaround in the chip shortage: VW and Daimler employ thousands of seasonal workers
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: VW threatens new billions in fines in the USA in the diesel scandal002333
Volkswagen The group has already booked costs of around 32 billion euros for the scandal – mostly for fines in the USA. (Photo: dpa) Columbus Volkswagen suffered a major defeat in a US legal battle over possible further high fines in the “Dieselgate” scandal. The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state can pursue… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: VW threatens new billions in fines in the USA in the diesel scandal002333
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: VW threatened with new billions in fines in the USA in the diesel scandal002331
Volkswagen The group has already booked costs of around 32 billion euros for the scandal – mostly for fines in the USA. (Photo: dpa) Columbus Volkswagen suffered a major defeat in a US legal battle over possible further high fines in the “Dieselgate” scandal. The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state can pursue… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: VW threatened with new billions in fines in the USA in the diesel scandal002331