Although details of the reason(s) for the arrest has/have not yet been disclosed, one potential reason could be dieselgate. On Monday, Audi’s spokesman disclosed that Rupert Stadler, its CEO, has been arrested. “We confirm that Mr Stadler was arrested this… Read More ›
Day: June 18, 2018
CYBG acquires Virgin Money for $2.26 billion
The acquisition sees the creation of the 6th largest bank in the UK. On Monday, in a development that witnesses the creation of the 6th biggest bank in Britain, CYBG, a mid-sized bank, has agreed to acquire Virgin Money for… Read More ›
Lufthansa in preliminary takeover talks with Norwegian Air
The M&A scene is heating up in Europe. On Monday, Lufthansa’s CEO disclosed, the air-carrier is in touch with Norway’s Air Shuttle for a potential takeover. Incidentally, British Airways owner IAG is also sniffing around for a potential deal. “In… Read More ›
China’s Volvo to use 25% recyclable plastic in its 2025 models
The praise worthy business plan move comes at a time when more than 8 million tonnes of plastics lands up in our oceans every year, and threatens marine life ranging from coral reefs to fish stocks. On Monday, Chinese-owned Volvo… Read More ›
Japan hit by 6.1 Richter scale earthquake, industrial production affected
Factory production, including those of Panasonic, Daihatsu Motor Co, a unit of Toyota Motor Corp, Sharp Corp, in Osaka and in its surrounding regions have been affected. Early on Monday, Japan’s news daily NHK reported that an earthquake measuring 6.1… Read More ›