Renault is now under the microscope of investigators who are looking into its use of devices that reset diesel emissions. Volkswagen was the first on this hot seat.
As if Dieselgate wasn't enough for Volkswagen, a new report has appeared which states that the automaker included cheatware (scamming software) on three of its models. The new software turns on and off carbon dioxide emissions.
Even if Takata, the number two airbag manufacturer, crumbles and fails to repair every airbag, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has put automakers on notice they are responsible to see make sure the airbag recall work is completed.
Prosecutors are looking closely at the chair of Volkswagen's supervisory board Hans Dieter Poetsch regarding market manipulation in the ongoing Dieselgate affair.
A famous baseball manager once said "It's deja vu all over again." It seems that way for Volkswagen, too. The automaker has decided to take a hardline on the Dieselgate scandal in Germany, which is unlikely to win it any friends or influence any people. In fact, it may just be sending the exactly wrong message.
The ongoing Dieselgate scandal keeps affecting Volkswagen and its subsidiaries. For example, changes to the A3 and planned Q4 have been shelved temporarily as engineers, who would normally be working on the new models, have to devote time to software updates to rigged cars already on the road.
Just when it looked like Volkswagen's WRC Racing effort was finished an item appeared in the publication Autocar that let fans breath a sigh of relief. It looks like the program will be folded into the rally effort at another VW subsidiary, Skoda.
Volkswagen has been a dominate force in the FIA's World Rally Championship since it entered back in 2013. In the four seasons it has competed, the brand has 39 wins, along with three consecutive championships for manufacturers, drivers, and co-drivers. But this domination could be ending.
For three years, U.S. Volkswagen dealer had hoped the CrossBlue Concept that debuted at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show would be available in their showrooms. Their hopes will be answered in the spring when the America-only Atlas seven-seat crossover appears.
VW has long eyed overtaking Toyota as the world's largest automaker, a position Toyo has held for four years. At last, it looks lie VW may just achieve its goal.
Today was a major milestone in the Dieselgate class-action suit settlement as Judge Charles Breyer okayed the deal allowing owners to begin the process of obtaining payments for their turbodiesels.
Cybersecurity experts agree that despite all the hand-wringing and worrisome articles about what hackers may do to the connected car, their primary motives are far more conventional. The experts don't expect hackers to take over cars and drive them off cliffs -- with you inside -- instead, they believe cybercrooks want your identity and money.
Volkswagen is making a second run at a flagship model, at least in China, with its Phideon. The Phideon will official debut in Shanghai on Friday. Journalists were given a sneak peek Wednesday.
A U.S. District Court judge has delayed final approval of the $10.03 billion final settlement of the Dieselgate scandal. The one-week delay is to consider new issues raised in court Wednesday.
One more milestone was achieved Friday when lawyers for the 475,000 VW diesel owners awaiting a decision in the Dieselgate class-action suit settlement and VW agree to a fee settlement.
In an 11th hour appeal, ChargePoint, which runs a string of 30,000 electric charging stations, has asked the court to reopen the Dieselgate Class-Action Suit settlement, to keep VW from putting it out of business, the company claims.
General Motors, seeking a piece of the huge $10 billion VW Dieselgate payout, plans to offer a 1.6-liter diesel powerplant in its compact crossover Equinox and two Chevy Cruze models.
The Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross Team had a banner day Sunday taking the final event of the rallycross season in Los Angeles while one of their drivers took driving championship honors.
A pair of drivers for the Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team takes the driver's championship to the season finale in Los Angeles today, each campaigning in new livery.
The final steps of the Dieselgate class-action suit settlement are moving steadily ahead, despite apparent attempts by some to delay or derail the conclusion.
Volkswagen, apparently to keep similar recalls together, yesterday issued three fuel system recalls covering nearly 300,000 VW and Audi cars and crossovers.
VW of America has scored a huge win from its parent in Germany. Normally, a regional VW company has no say in the naming of a model. The U.S. regional branch has chosen the name Atlas for the new crossover. It is a big win.
Volkswagen, the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission Friday asked federal court to approve the final settlement of the Dieselgate scandal. Approval is the next step needed so owners can receive their buyback payments.
