The diesel has fallen into disrepute as a result of the emissions scandal at the latest. major german car manufacturers have manipulated engines – to the detriment of the environment. With a diesel summit, the federal government tried to solve the problem. Read news and current articles on the topic here.
Update BMW, daimler and VW EU accuses carmakers of collusion in emissions scandal
The EU Commission’s accusations against the German auto industry in the emissions scandal weigh heavily. Companies face fines worth billions of euros. More
- profit slump at daimler: the auto industry has reached crisis point
- Possible driving bans: how the auto industry is slowing down on diesel retrofits
- BMW, daimler, VW: EU Commission intensifies antitrust investigations against car companies
Update "immediate clean air program : federal government gives municipalities 1.5 billion extra for diesel measures
The federal government is spending more money in the fight against polluted air caused by car exhaust fumes. Municipalities had demanded more financial aid. More
- Nitrogen dioxide: how sensible is the limit value for diesel driving bans??
- Environmental protection in berlin: senate likely to accept diesel driving bans
update ola kallenius becomes daimler boss : dieter zetsche moves to the supervisory board
Ola kallenius to replace daimler ceo dieter zetsche in may 2019. After almost 13 years, he is to become chairman of the supervisory board. By henrik mortsiefer more
- diesel affair: daimler recalls, VW throws out
- profit collapses: daimler on a slippery slope
diesel scandal CO2 emissions from new cars rise for the first time in years
CO2 emissions from new cars in the EU rise for the first time in several years. Germany is well above the overall average. More
- diesel scandal: carmakers are cheating again?
- Diesel scandal: tax losses in the billions due to emissions tricks
- Today in the berlin House of Representatives: more bike paths? Expansion of the A 100? Ban on diesel?
- 24.04.2018 07:56 driving bans diesel crisis increasingly hurts auto trade
The diesel situation in the auto trade is dramatic. According to a recent survey, more than one in five dealers will no longer take any diesel used cars in payment at all. More
Update in bavaria and baden-wurttemberg, 190 officers searched ten properties. It’s about three accused from porsche management – including a board member. By henrik mortsiefer more
Audi must now also retrofit models with V6 TDI engines – as ordered by the Federal Motor Transport Authority. Once again, it’s about illegal defeat devices. More
Lower Saxony’s minister president says he only found out about the VW emissions scandal in september 2015. He didn’t think it was possible at VW, says stephan weil. More
Winterkorn is the VW CEO with whom "diesel-gate" connects; nevertheless receives luxury pension. It could show that responsibility is more than just a word. By stephan-andreas casdorff more
Daimler remains on course despite diesel crisis and weak truck sales. Group CEO dieter zetsche announced the balance sheet figures on thursday. More