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UPDATE 1-Four Audi managers indicted in U.S. VW diesel emissions probe -documents

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A federal grand jury in Detroit on Thursday indicted four managers at Volkswagen AG’s (VOWG_p.DE) luxury Audi unit as part of the U.S. government’s investigation into the German automaker’s diesel emissions cheating scandal, according to court documents. An Audi logo is pictured at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany September… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Four Audi managers indicted in U.S. VW diesel emissions probe -documents

Four Audi managers indicted in U.S. VW diesel emissions probe -court documents

An Audi logo is pictured at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany September 16, 2017. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A federal grand jury in Detroit on Thursday indicted four managers at Volkswagen AG’s (VOWG_p.DE) luxury Audi unit as part of the U.S. government’s investigation into the German automaker’s diesel emissions cheating scandal,… Continue reading Four Audi managers indicted in U.S. VW diesel emissions probe -court documents

With New Cash and Facilities, Phoenix Transitions Out Of Startup Mode

It’s often not obvious precisely when an early-stage business reaches the point where it outgrows the “startup” label. Case in point: Madison, WI-based Phoenix, which sells neutron generators and provides image-reading services to organizations in industries ranging from healthcare to renewable energy to aerospace and defense. “From a cultural standpoint, everybody’s starting to feel the… Continue reading With New Cash and Facilities, Phoenix Transitions Out Of Startup Mode

Audi Hungary workers to hold warning strike on Friday

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Audi is seen during the first press day of the Paris auto show, in Paris, France, October 2, 2018. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Workers at German carmaker Audi’s (NSUG.DE) plant in the Hungarian city of Gyor were to go on a two-hour warning strike on Friday as they try… Continue reading Audi Hungary workers to hold warning strike on Friday

Tesla Model 3 is affecting Prius sales, admits Toyota – though still not convinced on EVs

Tesla’s Model 3 is stealing away sales from a surprising range of vehicles and Toyota is admitting to seeing an impact on Prius sales. As a premium car, you would think that it would more likely affect Lexus sales, but Toyota says “Tesla is creating an entirely new segment of vehicles.” Last year, Tesla revealed the top… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 is affecting Prius sales, admits Toyota – though still not convinced on EVs

New racist threats at GM Ohio plant where nooses found

New racist threats at GM Ohio plant where nooses foundToledo, Ohio – An attorney for workers suing General Motors after nooses and racist graffiti were found two years ago at a plant in Ohio says employees are still facing racial harassment there.
The attorney says that just this week one worker found a monkey doll and a racist drawing near his work station.
The group of workers filed a lawsuit against the automaker last April, saying the company didn’t do enough to stop the racial harassment at its Toledo plant.
GM says it’s taking the matter seriously and has taken several steps to address harassment at the plant and is continuing to investigate.
But attorney Michelle Vocht says GM still isn’t doing everything it can to protect the employees.
She says the latest racist messages have been ramping up since December.
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CORRECTED-Nissan to lay off 700 contract workers in Mississippi

(Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co Ltd’s (7201.T) U.S. arm said on Thursday it plans to lay off up to 700 contract workers at its Mississippi assembly plant, citing slowing sales of its vans and Titan pickup trucks. The Nissan logo is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., January 15,… Continue reading CORRECTED-Nissan to lay off 700 contract workers in Mississippi