Von der Brutalität des deutschen Autobauers Volkswagen hörte Ricardo Rezende Figueira das erste Mal, als ihn Mitte der 1970er-Jahre drei Arbeiter aufsuchten. Sie waren von einer Farm geflüchtet und schilderten ihm, der damals als Priester in der Region arbeitete, ihre grausamen Erlebnisse. Rezende war geschockt. Die Farm Cristalino war eine von mehreren Rinderfarmen, die Volkswagen… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Forced labour: Volkswagen and slave labour: A search for clues in Brazil004480
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German Handelsblatt: Forced labour: Volkswagen and slave labour: A search for clues in Brazil004478
Von der Brutalität des deutschen Autobauers Volkswagen hörte Ricardo Rezende Figueira das erste Mal, als ihn Mitte der 1970er-Jahre drei Arbeiter aufsuchten. Sie waren von einer Farm geflüchtet und schilderten ihm, der damals als Priester in der Region arbeitete, ihre grausamen Erlebnisse. Rezende war geschockt. Die Farm Cristalino war eine von mehreren Rinderfarmen, die Volkswagen… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Forced labour: Volkswagen and slave labour: A search for clues in Brazil004478
Trailstar among vehicle recalls this week
U.S. National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for June 2 through 9, including a Trailstar recall involving 27,078 units. See the list of this week’s car recalls involving ten or more units below, or search USA TODAY’s automotive recalls database for more: Audi Volkswagen Group… Continue reading Trailstar among vehicle recalls this week
The 5 best standing desk chairs and stools of 2022
Sitting all day can wreak havoc on the body. However, you can alleviate some of these problems with the right ergonomic furniture. Wobble stools work the core and keep the body activated, even when sitting. When used correctly, ergonomic-based active sitting can help keep all those hours at your desk from leaving you aching, twisted,… Continue reading The 5 best standing desk chairs and stools of 2022
AAM to Present at Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference on June 15
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UK debut for 2022 McLaren Artura on 15 June
The new McLaren Artura is the first series-production hybrid we’ve seen from the Woking-based brand and it’s set to make its first official public appearance at the first Concours on Saville Row event. The hybrid supercar is on sale now, having been delayed several times, most recently due to the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage. The… Continue reading UK debut for 2022 McLaren Artura on 15 June
AM General Features Innovative and Collaborative Vehicle Transformations at Eurosatory 2022
“It’s exciting to be back in Paris after a four-year hiatus. Eurosatory provides us a great opportunity to engage with global customers and display our innovative solutions based on their unique requirements,” said Jim Cannon, AM General President and CEO. “Industry collaborations have led to the HUMVEE Saber Reinforced Security Concept and the Supacat 105mm… Continue reading AM General Features Innovative and Collaborative Vehicle Transformations at Eurosatory 2022
German Manager Magazine: Tesla Autopilot: US Transportation Administration NHTSA expands investigation after accidents001832
The US Department of Transportation has expanded its investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot driver assistance system after a series of rear-end collisions. Since the investigation began in August, she has identified six other incidents in which Teslas with the “Autopilot” system turned on crashed into emergency vehicles parked on the side of the road. Originally, there… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Tesla Autopilot: US Transportation Administration NHTSA expands investigation after accidents001832
Brompton recalls folding e-bikes over risk of front wheel lockup
If you own a Brompton folding electric bicycle sold between May 2019 and March 2022 you should stop riding it immediately. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) agency in the US, ten owners of Brompton e-bikes have reported objects getting trapped between the mudguard and front tire causing the wheel to lockup and… Continue reading Brompton recalls folding e-bikes over risk of front wheel lockup
@VW Group: New art car: sneaker design meets electric sports car005204
The striking exterior painted in a colour block style was one of the highlights of South by Southwest® in Austin, Texas, in March. Now Porsche is revealing the interior of the art car for the first time: the lively colour blocking continues with Nash Blue, Sean Peach, Loretta Purple and Ashley Green. Cork on the dashboard, steering wheel… Continue reading @VW Group: New art car: sneaker design meets electric sports car005204