With all of the security threats around the world, it makes sense to team with the best in prevention. VW has done just that by working in partnership with a former head of the country's Shin Bet spy service. The partnership is aimed at preventing vehicle hacking.

Well, let’s get that out of the way first. Skoda is pronounced Shkoda, but I’m sure Americans will simply drop the “sh” and go with the "s."

With the acquisition of 16.6 percent of Navistar International, Volkswagen has gained a foothold in a major North American diesel market, something it had sought before the entangling Dieselgate affair.

Skoda wants, probably more than anything else right now, to crack the U.S. market. They had planned to use the new Kodiaq, just introduced. It is a three-row, full-size SUV that should do well. The only fly in the ointment is a rather large one, Volkswagen, its parent. The automaker plans to introduce their own version of the same SUV in the U.S. Guess which vehicle will be sold here, at least, first, not the Skoda.

More than 200,000 VW owners have opted for the Dieselgate buyback program, surprising some legal authorities with the speed with which it happened, about a month or a little more.

Following marathon talks between Volkswagen and representatives of suppliers, the automaker was able to start ramping up production again.

Volkswagen plans two short production outages this year. According to the automaker, the stoppages in the production of the Golf are to help balance production.

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.

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.

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.

Twenty-eight electric vehicle firms have contacted regulators to ensure that VW is barred from participating in Dieselgate settlement funding.

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.

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.

The speculation of Skoda possibly entering the U.S. marketplace is intensifying.