Volkswagen to put special fuel caps on diesels
Volkswagen is replacing the fuel tank covers on more than 200,000 of its diesel vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada to remind owners to fill their tanks with diesel — not gasoline. Full story
Volkswagen recalls 91,000 cars in Japan
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Volkswagen <VOWG_p.DE> is recalling about 91,000 cars in Japan, a spokesman for the company said, citing potential gearbox problems that have already caused a recall in China. Full story
Harman International raises full-year forecast; shares rise
(Reuters) - Audio systems maker Harman International Industries Inc, whose brands include JBL and Harman Kardon, raised its earnings forecast for the year ending June, and said it will shift more jobs to lower-cost countries in the next five years. Full story
Harman International profit beats estimates, raises forecast
(Reuters) - Audio systems maker Harman International Industries Inc, which owns brands such as JBL and Harman Kardon, reported a third-quarter profit above expectations and raised its earnings forecast for the year ending June 30. Full story
Volkswagen brand earns fall by more than half
Volkswagen's namesake brand saw operating earnings slip by 45 percent in the first quarter, as it joined the ranks of European carmakers suffering a tough first quarter. Full story
Volkswagen committed to European plants: CEO
VIENNA (Reuters) - German carmaker Volkswagen <VOWG_p.DE> will keep its plants in Europe despite weak markets in the region that will require flexible manufacturing and could entail cuts to temporary staff, Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn said. Full story
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Volkswagen's "Get In. Get Happy" ad features office workers speaking in fake Jamaican accents, encouraging co-workers to "turn that frown the other way."
Is new Volkswagen ad funny or offensive?
The commercial, featuring people speaking in fake Jamaican accents, has been earning harsh criticism. Barbara Lippert of MediaPost.com calls it “racist” and says she doubts it will air during the Super Bowl amid the controversy.
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