VW offers nearly $12,000 in incentives to German buyers trading in a diesel

BERLIN — Volkswagen will offer up to 10,000 euros ($11,810) in premiums to buyers of VW brand vehicles trading in an older diesel model, the carmaker said on Tuesday. The world’s largest automaker will also offer incentives worth between 1,000 euros and 2,380 euros for purchasing alternative energy vehicles including electric, hybrid and natural-gas-powered cars, it said.