Former Audi CEO Stadler to make diesel scandal confession
Stadler is ready to make a confession in exchange for a suspended sentence and a payment of $1.21 million......»»
Audi is entering F1 in 2026—its head of technology tells us why
Expect F1-derived technology to appear on Audi's next performance plug-in hybrids. Enlarge (credit: Audi) In August of last year, we were somewhat shocked when Audi confirmed that it would enter Formula 1 in 2026. Rumors.....»»
Throw out all those black boxes and say hello to the software-defined car
We speak to Oliver Hoffmann, Audi's head of technical development. Enlarge / The prototype of the Q6 e-tron is the first on the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) technology architecture. (credit: Audi) One of the auto.....»»
VW, Audi agree to $85 million diesel settlement in principle with Texas
The settlement stipulates that the German automakers pay a civil penalty of $85 million for their unlawful actions......»»
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron first drive review: 300-mile luxury EV cruiser
Audi was early to the luxury EV SUV game, but five years on the original e-tron needed a refresh. The updated Q8 e-tron brings more range and even more luxury......»»
U.S. consumers want EVs, but cost and range remain issues, survey finds
About half of U.S. consumers who own gas or diesel vehicles are considering a hybrid or electric vehicle and many hope to buy one within the next two years. Affordability and range remain obstacles for many would-be buyers, however......»»
Ex-Audi CEO Stadler admits role in VW emissions scandal
Stadler's defense lawyer told the court that Stadler did not know that vehicles had been manipulated and buyers had been harmed, but he recognized it was a possibility and accepted that......»»
Exploding airbag inflators strike again—1 million GM SUVs are recalled
NHTSA says airbag inflators might be defective, but the supplier disagrees. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) There's another massive airbag safety scandal brewing. Last week, General Motors issued a recall for almost a mil.....»»
VW explores plug-in hybrid for U.S. as EV transition unfolds
Volkswagen Group of America's CEO says the company is looking hard at adding a plug-in hybrid to the VW lineup as interim step to a full EV lineup. Such a move would borrow technology from Audi......»»
Audi changes what, how it builds to drive out CO2
As it switches from ICE to BEV by 2033, Audi is also changing the way its assembly plants produce vehicles, concentrating on making those plants — and ultimately the rest of its operations — carbon neutral......»»
VW to fire top executives at software unit Cariad, report says
The software unit has exceeded its budget, failed to meet goals and delayed new Porsche and Audi electric cars......»»
Former Audi CEO Stadler to make diesel scandal confession
Stadler is ready to make a confession in exchange for a suspended sentence and a payment of $1.21 million......»»
Hyundai launches U.S. hydrogen fuel cell truck strategy
Hyundai pitches fuel cell trucks as the zero-emission replacement for diesel big rigs as it introduces a Class 8 version for the U.S. at the ACT Expo......»»
California moves to phase-out diesel-powered trucks, cut locomotive pollution
California regulators on Friday approved new rules requiring all medium- and heavy-duty vehicles sold in the state in 2036 be zero-emission, a day after the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted reduced emission regulations for locomotives......»»
Continental manager admits involvement in diesel scandal and incriminates others, prosecutors say
The unnamed technical project manager is one of a total of 60 people under investigation for aiding and abetting fraud and breach of trust over the illegal use of defeat devices in VW diesel vehicles......»»
If you’ve ever used Facebook, you can now cash in on your share of its $725M privacy settlement
Five years ago, a major privacy scandal at Facebook surfaced as the world learned the social media giant allowed Cambridge Analytica to mine US user data through paid ads disguised as personality tests. Now after being settled as the largest privacy.....»»
The Facebook privacy settlement is real -- how to claim your share
Facebook users can submit a claim for a share of the $725 million class action settlement of a lawsuit over the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Here's how to get your share.Join the Facebook class action payoutIn 2018, it was discovered that Facebook ha.....»»
How to claim your cut of Meta’s $725 million Cambridge Analytica settlement
It looks like the Cambridge Analytica scandal has finally come to a close, and those of you living in the US will be able to claim part of its settlement, and here’s how. Some of you might recall that years ago, Facebook (before it was.....»»
Audi to test Formula One power unit by end of year
Audi will enter the series in 2026. Formula One will have a new power unit from that year, with the focus on sustainability and a more cost-efficient future, when Sauber will become the factory Audi team......»»
You can now apply for your share of a $725 million Facebook data privacy settlement. Here"s how
Facebook users who had an active account at any point between May 2007 and December 2022 can now apply to receive a piece of parent company Meta's $725 million settlement related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal......»»
World Startup Convention: The India start-up gala that exploded into a scandal
The “world’s biggest funding festival” held in India has been accused of duping entrepreneurs......»»