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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
