Emissions scandal
Volkswagen sees profit rise but warns on trade disputes
VW CEO says “growing protectionism also poses major challenges for the globally integrated automotive industry.”
Volkswagen exec jailed in US diesel scandal to plead guilty
US District Judge refuses to release Oliver Schmidt on bond from a Michigan jail, saying he might flee.
Volkswagen emissions scandal settlement reaches $1.3 billion
Environmental regulators say some of the vehicles emitted up to 40 times the allowed levels of nitrous oxides.
Volkswagen chairman defends decision not to publish probe results
Automaker says disclosing further results of the probe would expose it to “unacceptable legal risks.”
Six employees indicted in Volkswagen emissions scandal
Company has agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges and pay $4.3 billion in penalties.
Emissions cheating deal could put Volkswagen employees in hot seat
The automaker has reached a $15 billion civil settlement with environmental authorities and car owners in the US.
VW engineer pleads guilty in emissions case, will co-operate
James Robert Liang of Newberry Park, Californi entered the plea in Detroit to one count of conspiracy to defraud the government.
Judge set to decide on $15B Volkswagen settlement
Preliminary approval would allow vehicle owners to be notified of terms
Former Volkswagen chief investigated over emissions scandal
Prosecutor says the ex-CEO wasn’t quick enough to inform investors of the automaker’s emissions cheating scandal.
Quality control chief leaves scandal hit Volkswagen
Frank Tuch will be replaced by the automaker’s current head of technical development.
Global Volkswagen sales down 2.2% in November amid emissions scandal
US sales were down 15.3% to 45,300 units.
Emissions scandal cuts VW US sales by 25% in November
Automaker blames stop-sale orders for diesel-powered vehicles.
VW to offer $1,000 in goodwill to diesel owners
Gift cards and vouchers for those stuck in the cheating scandal
VW CEO apologizes for emissions scandal
Tells Tokyo auto show Volkswagen promises it won’t happen again.
Volkswagen CEO steps down amid emissions scandal
Winterkorn takes responsibility for “irregularities” found by US inspectors in VW’s diesel engines.
