The day after the European Union presented its plans for new emissions rules, the auto industry is clearly looking for guidance. The Volkswagen Group is satisfied and speaks of a “pragmatic design”, especially because small electric cars will soon be particularly promoted. And the Wolfsburg-based company wants to bring out many new models in this… Continue reading German FAZ: A turbo for small electric cars010365
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German FAZ: Fraud verdict against former Audi boss is now legally binding010366
Emissions scandal: Fraud verdict against former Audi boss is now finalDecember 19, 2025, 4:03 p.m. Reading time: 1 min. Expand image descriptionThe Federal Court of Justice confirms three suspended sentences in the diesel scandal. Former Porsche board member Wolfgang Hatz and co-defendant engineer Giovanni P. are also affected by this. Go to Source
German FAZ: Turning point for the car bosses010365
The capital is the backdrop to the eternal low mood. In the Estrel in Berlin-Neukölln, half Bettenburg, half congress center, the crisis-plagued Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume had to explain himself to his managers at a management conference this week. In the Chancellery, on the other hand, the car summits regularly provide beautiful images, but Blume… Continue reading German FAZ: Turning point for the car bosses010365
German Manager Magazine: Rupert Stadler: Fraud verdict against ex-Audi boss in diesel scandal legally binding004610
More than ten years after the emissions scandal was exposed Volkswagen and the corporate subsidiary Audi The former Audi boss Rupert Stadler (62) has finally been convicted of fraud. The Munich Regional Court’s ruling from 2023 is now legally binding, he said Federal Court of Justice (BGH) on Friday. The highest German court in civil… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Rupert Stadler: Fraud verdict against ex-Audi boss in diesel scandal legally binding004610
Renaultsport was the quiet king of hot hatchbacks
Not atypically for a British driving fan, I think the hot hatch is the best type of car you can buy. For getting your dynamic kicks on our narrow B-roads, riddled as they are with crater-sized potholes, you want something that’s highly manoeuvrable, practical, affordable and still exciting to drive. And in my opinion, those… Continue reading Renaultsport was the quiet king of hot hatchbacks
German Handelsblatt: Diesel scandal: Federal Court of Justice confirms criminal verdict against Audi manager Stadler and Hatz012093
For the first time, there is a legally binding verdict in the emissions scandal: ex-Audi boss Rupert Stadler, former Audi board member Wolfgang Hatz and another manager are guilty. Go to Source
Update: Stellantis, Tesla, BYD, Volkswagen Probe Closed by Italian Regulator
(Updates to include a response from BYD in the last paragraph.) Stellantis (STLA), Tesla (TSLA), PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have a subscription? Sign in Go to Source
Italy ends probes on Stellantis, Volkswagen, Tesla, BYD over EV consumer info
The authority also polices consumer rights, and under Italian legislation, breaches of consumer rights rules can lead to company fines ranging from 5,000 euros to 10 million euros. Italy’s competition authority said on Friday it had closed probes of BYD, Stellantis, Tesla and Volkswagen for allegedly misleading consumers on the performance of their electric vehicles.… Continue reading Italy ends probes on Stellantis, Volkswagen, Tesla, BYD over EV consumer info
Maruti Suzuki Victoris wins ICOTY 2026, TVS Apache RTX wins IMOTY: All details here
The highly anticipated 2025 Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) and Indian Motorcycle of the Year (IMOTY) awards have been announced. Instituted in 2005 for ICOTY and 2007 for IMOTY, the awards are decided by a nationwide jury of automotive journalists who collectively evaluate and vote on the winners based on their expertise and real-world… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Victoris wins ICOTY 2026, TVS Apache RTX wins IMOTY: All details here
Bentley India Expands to Delhi with Bird Group Partnership
Bentley India has officially commenced operations in Delhi, partnering with Bird Group to bring its portfolio of luxury vehicles to the capital. The expansion represents a significant milestone for the British marque, which now operates across Mumbai, Bengaluru, and New Delhi. The partnership introduces the Bentley Lounge, a boutique showroom experience located at The Roseate… Continue reading Bentley India Expands to Delhi with Bird Group Partnership