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Tax evasion probe launched at Volkswagen

German prosecutors have launched an investigation into suspected tax evasion in connection with cheating on emissions tests by Volkswagen.
Business • 24 Nov 15

Volkswagen cuts €1 billion from investment plan

Volkswagen today cut €1 billion from its investment plan for next year, as the German carmaker braces for a multi-billion-euro hit from its emissions cheating scandal.
Business • 20 Nov 15

VW sets November deadline for whistleblowers

Volkswagen has set a deadline at the end of November for its whistleblower programme designed to encourage workers to disclose information about the car maker's two emissions scandals.
Business • 13 Nov 15

Former VW chief quits as Audi chairman

Former Volkswagen chief executive Martin Winterkorn has stepped down as chairman of luxury brand Audi.
Business • 12 Nov 15

VW dampens hopes for quick results in probe

Volkswagen has dampened hopes for quick results from an investigation into its rigging of diesel emissions tests
Business • 11 Nov 15

Minister requested meeting with VW over emissions

Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly has not had a meeting with Volkswagen Ireland Managing Director Lars Himmer to discuss the emissions fixing scandal, despite his office sending a written request for one on 25 September 2015.
Business • 28 Oct 15

VW to cut investment in core brand

Volkswagen will cut investment at its biggest division by €1 billion a year and speed up cost cutting, the car maker said today, as it strives to cope with fallout from its cheating of diesel emissions tests.
Business • 13 Oct 15

Changes at VW won't be painless, warns new CEO

New Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller warned staff today to brace for "massive cutbacks" in response to the diesel emissions scandal that has hammered the company's stock and reputation.
Business • 06 Oct 15

Volkswagen to hold extraordinary board meeting

Volkswagen's supervisory board will hold an EGM on Wednesday at which finance chief Hans Dieter Poetsch is expected to be appointed as new head of the 20-member controlling panel, sources say.
Business • 05 Oct 15

Volkswagen to recall 80,000 cars in Ireland

The Volkswagen Group is to recall almost 80,000 cars sold in Ireland following revelations of emissions tests cheating.
Business • 02 Oct 15

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