It is the parent company of Audi, Volkswagen, which announces: “we confirm that Mr. Stadler was arrested on Monday morning,” said a spokesman. In the wake, the Munich prosecutor’s office confirmed the arrest of the chairman of the board of Audi. According to the prosecution, the decision to arrest Rupert Stadler was decided because of… Continue reading Dieselgate: the boss of Audi placed in custody
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Audi CEO arrested: Volkswagen
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Audi Chief Executive Rupert Stadler was arrested on Monday, a spokesman for parent company Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) said. FILE PHOTO: Audi CEO Rupert Stadler attends company’s annual news conference in Ingolstadt, Germany March 15, 2018. REUTERS/Michael Dalder/File Photo “We confirm that Mr Stadler was arrested this morning. The hearing to determine whether he… Continue reading Audi CEO arrested: Volkswagen
First Mercedes-Benz A-Class PHEV due next year as A3 e-tron rival
Mercedes-Benz is preparing to provide the A-Class with a new plug-in hybrid powertrain as an alternative to the upgraded petrol, diesel and mild hybrid units already available for the new, fourth-generation hatchback. The new powertrain, which is being developed as part of a number of electrified EQ Power units for various Mercedes models, will bring… Continue reading First Mercedes-Benz A-Class PHEV due next year as A3 e-tron rival
Top Automotive Industry News for Week of June 11 – June 17, 2018
Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week June 11, 2018 – June 17, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -Automotive Manufacturing News- Automakers Are Swimming Upstream against Cyberthreats (Car and Driver) Cab, Forward:… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of June 11 – June 17, 2018
VW’s Electrify America Teams With Envoy For Electric Car Sharing
Electrify America (Volkswagens’s subsidiary) proceeded forward with several new projects in the Sacramento region. The company partnered with Envoy, a community-based car sharing platform and the City of Sacramento to launch: two new car sharing services with electric cars new electric buses and shuttle routes charging infrastructure (at least 10 stations). The projects were approved… Continue reading VW’s Electrify America Teams With Envoy For Electric Car Sharing
Volkswagen: VW designers have to cut costs – CEO Diess continues its austerity
VW prototype Sedric In the design department, VW boss Diess uses the red pencil. (Photo: AP) Potsdam Peter Wouda strokes his fingers over the “Volkswagen” lettering on the Self-propelled model Sedric emblazoned. Earlier, he explains VW-Designer, you have also crafted the brand names for the prototypes by hand. Today, the lettering comes from the 3D… Continue reading Volkswagen: VW designers have to cut costs – CEO Diess continues its austerity
How Mercedes buyers come for damages
Saturday, 06/16/2018 11:40 clock Now it has that Daimler Group but still caught. More than 770,000 cars drive on Europe’s roads with software that shuts off exhaust gas treatment far too often. And in Germany the group must call back 240,000 of these cars in which this software is used. Even more: With his recall… Continue reading How Mercedes buyers come for damages
New contracts: That depends on the VW and Audi dealers
The partner association VAPV wants to inform its members in the coming week about the results of the difficult contract negotiations. The performance should not be a walk – despite demonstrably achieved successes. The German VW and Audi dealers make the next step on the way to a new partnership with the manufacturers. Your partner… Continue reading New contracts: That depends on the VW and Audi dealers
An incentive to fraud
In the diesel affair, the prosecution has imposed a bill worth billions against VW. But the fine is too low. It finally needs an effective corporate criminal law in Germany. VW plant in Wolfsburg Thursday, 14.06.2018 18:05 clock Volkswagen has to pay a billion euros fine, so at least headline a variety of newspapers and… Continue reading An incentive to fraud
Billions for VW leaves other plaintiffs hope
VW must pay a billion euro penalty in the exhaust gas scandal. The prosecution’s decision gives hope to the injured motorists and shareholders. The main consequences of the fine. New cars in the car towers at the VW plant in Wolfsburg Thursday, 14.06.2018 16:54 clock The prosecutor Brunswick has a fine in the diesel affair… Continue reading Billions for VW leaves other plaintiffs hope