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......»»
U.S. charges Stellantis unit in diesel emissions probe
The automaker is charged with deceiving U.S. regulators and selling vehicles "knowing that those vehicles did not meet U.S. emissions standards" and also deceiving customers "by making false and misleading representations.".....»»
Ford, GM, Audi, VW and Mitsubishi dealerships trade hands in 4 states
Here's a look at dealership sales involving domestic, luxury and import stores......»»
Stellantis guilty of diesel emissions fraud, will pay $300 million fine
The company has already paid $305 million in civil penalties as a result of the lawsuit. Enlarge / Ram 1500 trucks are offered for sale at a dealership in Elmhurst, Illinois. (credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images) Stellantis, the.....»»
Mark Zuckerberg must pay for Cambridge Analytica data scandal, DC lawsuit says
Zuckerberg and Facebook sold "as much access to users as possible," AG says. Enlarge / Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies via video conference during a House antitrust subcommittee hearing on online platforms and market power on Ju.....»»
EPA Opens Applications For Its $5 Billion Clean School Bus Program
The EPA is formally accepting applications for its Clean School Bus Program, a $5 billion program to replace dirty diesel school buses with more environmentally friendly options. Ars Technica reports: Specifically, the EPA is aiming to replace older.....»»
DC attorney general sues Mark Zuckerberg over his handling of the Cambridge Analytica incident
Washington, DC, Attorney General Karl Racine sued Mark Zuckerberg on Monday, accusing the Facebook co-founder of misleading the public on the company's handling of privacy and personal data in connection with the Cambridge Analytica scandal......»»
Audi of America hires new advertising agency
Audi of America has hired Ogilvy as its creative agency of record, ending an eight-month review. .....»»
Audi Apple Music integration gives direct access from infotainment system for most 2022 models
A new Audi Apple Music integration means that owners of almost all 2022 models will be able to play the streaming music service directly from the built-in infotainment system. No connection to your iPhone is needed. The company says that existing ow.....»»
Audi infotainment system gains Apple Music for "nearly all" 2022 cars
Audi has announced that Apple Music subscribers will be able to access the service directly from their car's own entertainment system, for the majority of cars from 2022 onwards, including some already on the road.Car manufacturer Audi has been suppo.....»»
Audi cuts German production
Production of the A4, A5 and A8 models will be suspended from May 16 to May 20 due the war in Ukraine, the chip shortage, and COVID-19 lockdowns in China......»»
ACT Expo: Shell-Penske truck EV charging deal, battery price surge cools ‘a little bit"
Shell is investing in its EV charging business, a venerable school bus maker will provide a new EV platform, a report details the rise of renewable diesel, and executives discuss why battery cell costs are so high......»»
Mercedes-Benz recalls more than 290,000 U.S. vehicles, issues a stop-drive notice
The recall covers certain ML-Class, GL-Class and R-Class vehicles, including some diesel and hybrid electric models, from the 2006 to 2012 model years......»»
Porsche and Audi have decided to join Formula One
There has been speculation for several months that the two brands were in negotiation over partnerships to enter the highest class of international motor racing......»»
Porsche and Audi are both going to enter Formula 1 in 2026
"VW Group to F1" rumors have circulated for years, but now it's true. Enlarge / In 2026 we might well see a Red Bull F1 car powered by a Porsche hybrid powertrain. (credit: Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Rumors that Volkswagen Group.....»»
No "significant" harm from Galapagos diesel spill: reserve
A diesel spill off one of Ecuador's ecologically sensitive Galapagos islands caused no "significant" damage, the protected nature reserve said Sunday......»»
Gaslit review: A searing critique of American political corruption
Gaslit is an entertaining new series about the real-life Watergate scandal......»»
A Very British Scandal review: Come for drama, stay for Foy
Here's how A Very British Scandal stacks up to 2018's A Very English Scandal......»»
Pegasus used to infect iPhones owned by Catalonian officials
Pegasus, NSO Group's spyware used to hack iPhones, has been caught up in another spying scandal, with the surveillance tool used against devices owned by civil society and political figures in Catalonia, Spain.NSO Group, who made Pegasus and sold it.....»»
Scientists crack egg forging evolutionary puzzle
As many humans prepare to unwrap their Easter eggs, scientists have solved one of nature's biggest criminal cases, an egg forgery scandal two million years in the making. Their findings suggest that the victims of this fraud may now be gaining the up.....»»
Captain Marvel star Brie Larson joins Fast and Furious 10
Vin Diesel announces that Captain Marvel star Brie Larson will have a role in Fast and Furious 10, and he also welcomes her to 'the family.'.....»»