German justice has opened a new investigation on suspicions of market manipulation at Volkswagen in the context of the diesel emissions scandal. This revelation from the German magazine WirtschaftsWoche, made Tuesday, March 20, relies on a spokesperson of the public prosecutor. Searches were also conducted in early March, confirmed March 20 the German car manufacturer,… Continue reading Volkswagen’s headquarters re-searched for “dieselgate”
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German prosecutor suspects that Volkswagen lied about the scope of the case of diversion of CO2 emissions
Posted 03/20/2018 11:43:22 PM BERLIN, Mar. 20 (Reuters / EP) – The prosecutor’s office in Brunswick (Germany) has expanded its investigation into the case of diversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from some Volkswagen vehicles, suspecting that the German brand lied about its true extent and that it had incurred a manipulation of the market.… Continue reading German prosecutor suspects that Volkswagen lied about the scope of the case of diversion of CO2 emissions
Diesel scandal: New searches shake Volkswagen
Volkswagen in Wolfsburg VW is already battling with shareholders who are misled by the group because of too late information on the exhaust gas scandal on 22 September 2015. (Photo: AP) Of the VWGroup does not rest. As has now become known, the prosecution in Braunschweig in another case for more punishable acts Volkswagen, This… Continue reading Diesel scandal: New searches shake Volkswagen
Security at All Levels: Continental Protects Components and Production against Hacker Attacks
Cyber security technology safeguards systems and safety-relevant components in vehicles against hacker attacks Security begins in the production plant: Production sites worldwide are set to receive a security upgrade With the purchase of the Israeli startup Argus Cyber Security, Continental is further expanding its expertise in the field of automotive cyber security Frankfurt am Main,… Continue reading Security at All Levels: Continental Protects Components and Production against Hacker Attacks
Bosch DAS 1000 calibration set: professional adjustment of sensors and cameras of driver assistance systems
The Automotive Aftermarket division (AA) provides the aftermarket and repair shops worldwide with a complete range of diagnostic and repair shop equipment and a wide range of spare parts – from new and exchange parts to repair solutions – for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Its product portfolio includes products made as Bosch original equipment,… Continue reading Bosch DAS 1000 calibration set: professional adjustment of sensors and cameras of driver assistance systems
Here’s how Uber’s self-driving cars are supposed to detect pedestrians
A self-driving vehicle made by Uber has struck and killed a pedestrian. It’s the first such incident and will certainly be scrutinized like no other autonomous vehicle interaction in the past. But on the face of it it’s hard to understand how, short of a total system failure, this could happen when the entire car… Continue reading Here’s how Uber’s self-driving cars are supposed to detect pedestrians
Desktop Metal close new financing round with Ford
Desktop Metal, a 3D printer manufacturer, has received $65 Million in a new funding round led by Ford. The latest financing round follows a successful 2017 for the Burlington Massachusetts based company and brings total funding to $277 Million. In June 2017 the closure of a series D finance round brought unicorn status to the… Continue reading Desktop Metal close new financing round with Ford
UPDATE 2-VW to invest $340 mln in Tennessee to build new SUV
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) announced on Monday that it plans to invest $340 million to build a new sport utility vehicle at its Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant in the United States as demand surges for larger vehicles. FILE PHOTO – The Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly Plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee November 4, 2015. REUTERS/Tami Chappell It… Continue reading UPDATE 2-VW to invest $340 mln in Tennessee to build new SUV
Can you 3D-print a car? This company in China will mass print cars by 2019 for US$10000 each
X Electrical Vehicle, from Italy, says it is edging closer to mass production in China of its low-speed 3D-printed cars, which could now be hitting the streets by the second quarter of 2019. Guo Xiaozheng, a senior designer at the firm also known as XEV, said the electric car – expected to sell at 60,000… Continue reading Can you 3D-print a car? This company in China will mass print cars by 2019 for US$10000 each
Adaptation to new fuel consumption and emissions tests: BMW takes 7th in Europe for year from the offer
All articles and backgrounds 03/19/2018 Adaptation to new fuel consumption and exhaust emissions tests BMW takes 7 Series in Europe for a year from the offer BMW 7 Series: BMW wants to suspend the production of its flagship in the gasoline version in Europe but also the other models temporarily In view of future new… Continue reading Adaptation to new fuel consumption and emissions tests: BMW takes 7th in Europe for year from the offer