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By Marc Stern on August 17, 2016 - 10:52PM
Why is Volkswagen the way it seems to be? First, it became involved in its self-inflicted emissions cheating scandal and now it's hackable lock keyfobs.
By Marc Stern on August 17, 2016 - 12:17AM
Prosecutors, approaching a major milestone in the Dieselgate emissions scandal, have found criminal liability in the action. They are now weighing the type of sanctions that may be used.
By Marc Stern on August 16, 2016 - 2:01PM
Volkswagen and Justice officials are discussing details of a settlement in the Dieselgate emissions scandal. Initial reports say it could exceed a record $1.2 billion.
By Marc Stern on August 15, 2016 - 3:04PM
Volkswagen is pushing ahead with a diesel repair program to fix emissions problems, while U.S. owners are still waiting.
By Marc Stern on August 13, 2016 - 4:43PM
Bet you never thought Pikachu was a nefarious corporate spy, looking for the latest in auto information from VW, did you? VW does and has banned it.
By Marc Stern on August 12, 2016 - 3:55PM
The class-action lawsuit phase of the Dieselgate emissions scandal begins to wind down as lawyers file requests for up to $332.5 million, which is quite a bit less than they could have sought.
By Marc Stern on August 11, 2016 - 11:01AM
Twenty-eight electric vehicle firms have contacted regulators to ensure that VW is barred from participating in Dieselgate settlement funding.
By Marc Stern on August 9, 2016 - 9:31PM
Volkswagen, slammed for the last year by an emissions scandal of its own making, faced a new test as the courts in Germany took an unusual step in an effort to speed things up. That does not look like it will be the case.
By Marc Stern on August 9, 2016 - 8:54AM
Volkswagen's strategy to be a leader in 'clean diesel" suffered a severe blow with Dieselgate, resulting a class-action suit and settlement in process, but the company has a new plan looking to the future with its award winning BUDD-e electric car concept.
By Marc Stern on August 8, 2016 - 10:51AM
Like a never-ending story, the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal keeps on going. And, just when you think there’s finally a conclusion and settlement compensation in horizon, it all unravels and starts up again. For example, for the longest time, the assumption has been - among observers - that VW used one piece of code (computer software) to enable its vehicles to pass U.S. emissions standards.
By Marc Stern on August 6, 2016 - 9:20PM
As the clock winds down to final approval of the VW Dieselgate class-action lawsuit settlement, Consumer Reports (CR) has weighed in on the seeking a change in the manner in which buyback cash is determined.
By Will Maley on August 5, 2016 - 8:46AM
It seems we now have a timeframe as to when we will find if Skoda comes to the U.S. or not.
By Will Maley on July 31, 2016 - 2:34PM
The speculation of Skoda possibly entering the U.S. marketplace is intensifying.
By Will Maley on July 28, 2016 - 9:11AM
It has been a month since the announcement of Volkswagen and the U.S. Government coming to a $14.7 billion settlement over the illegal software used on the 2.0L TDI engine. But Volkswagen hasn't been able to go forward with it as they were waiting for approval from the judge overseeing the case.
By Will Maley on July 23, 2016 - 10:22AM
Earlier this week, three U.S. states - Maryland, Massachusetts, and New York - filed civil suits against Volkswagen over the diesel emission scandal. The suits paint a picture of a company desperate to meet standards and relying on an illegal device to do it.
By Will Maley on July 15, 2016 - 8:43AM
It seemed that a possible fix was on the way for the Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche models featuring the 3.0L TDI V6 that were deemed to have illegal emission software. Unfortunately, that fix has been rejected.
By Will Maley on July 13, 2016 - 9:00AM
Since the news came out that Volkswagen was using illegal software on the TDI models, the automaker pulled its paperwork to EPA about having their 2016 TDI models certified so they would be able to start selling them.
By Will Maley on July 10, 2016 - 9:41AM
If you thought Volkswagen was done with paying various fines and penalties over the diesel emission scandal, think again.
By Will Maley on July 5, 2016 - 2:36PM
As Volkswagen begins their $10 billion compensation program for TDI owners in the U.S., some people in Europe want the German automaker to do the same there. That isn't going to happen according to Volkswagen's CEO.
By Will Maley on June 29, 2016 - 3:05PM
When Volkswagen admitted they used illegal software in their diesel vehicles to circumvent emission tests in the U.S., there was one group that wasn't surprised by this; automakers.
By Will Maley on June 28, 2016 - 3:52PM
After ten months of owners being left in the dark and Volkswagen negotiating with the U.S. about a possible settlement over the diesel emission scandal, the light at the end of the tunnel is being shown.
By Will Maley on June 26, 2016 - 9:58AM
Remember the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid? Anyone? No?
By Will Maley on June 23, 2016 - 3:59PM
It has been ten months since the news came out that Volkswagen was using illegal software to pass emission tests in the U.S. During that time, owners have been left in dark, wondering what would happen to them. We might have some answers to that.
By Will Maley on June 23, 2016 - 10:17AM
Arguing, yelling, and trying to remove someone. A recent sports event? Nope, these were some the highlights of the recent Volkswagen shareholders meeting this week.
By Will Maley on June 19, 2016 - 4:41PM
Time for a pop quiz! How many models does the Volkswagen Group produce worldwide? This includes the all of the brands from Volkswagen to Bugatti. 90? 125? 175? Try 340 models.
By Will Maley on June 17, 2016 - 9:12AM
Electric vehicles, autonomous technologies, and ride-sharing. These were some of the things Volkswagen hopes will remove the dark cloud of the diesel scandal and give them some sort of redemption.
By Will Maley on June 15, 2016 - 8:16AM
We'll admit we're suckers for Lego's car models. There is the Volkwagen T1 Camper Van, Ferrari F40, Mini Cooper, and even a Mercedes-Benz Unimog. Now Lego has announced a new car model that we want now!
By Will Maley on June 7, 2016 - 9:03AM
At the present moment, there are seven brands under the Volkswagen Group umbrella that are sold in the U.S. - Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Ducati (via Audi), Lamborghini, Porsche, and Volkswagen. There is the possibility of an eighth brand coming.
By Will Maley on June 1, 2016 - 2:43PM
Most automakers who build electric vehicles get batteries from suppliers like Samsung and LG. But Tesla is gearing up their Gigafactory to build their own batteries for their vehicles. This idea has caught the eye of another automaker.
By Will Maley on May 26, 2016 - 9:02AM
It has been a quiet time with no news coming out about the Volkswagen diesel emission cheating scandal.