Volkswagen Group has pleaded guilty to three felonies in the United States, including conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and introducing imported merchandise into the USA by means of false statements. This essentially makes Volkswagen Group a felon. The automotive giant pleaded guilty on Friday in U.S. District Court, following the uncovering […]
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Tata Motors & Volkswagen Group partner up for future products
Details surrounding Volkswagen’s tie-up with Indian automotive giant Tata – the firm which currently owns Jaguar and Land Rover – have emerged including details of platform and component sharing. According to Autocar India, initial talks to share Volkswagen’s Modularen Querbaukasten (MQB) A0 variant, which is earmarked for the next Polo […]
Volkswagen Arteon revealed as sporty new Passat CC
Following a bunch of teaser images, Volkswagen has unveiled the new Passat CC, called the Arteon, in the lead up to its Geneva motor show debut this week. The Arteon is a five-door coupe-style model to slot in above the Passat. It offers seating for five passengers, unlike the previous […]
Volkswagen Arteon previewed as new Passat CC
Volkswagen’s successor to the Passat-based CC four-door coupe, the Arteon, has been teased clearly showing headlamp and grille details as well as rear LED and three-quarter window treatment. Set to make its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March 7, the Arteon features a new grille motif for […]
Tata & Volkswagen working partnership deal; platform sharing, new sub-brand
Indian company Tata Motors is about to unleash a major product onslaught, with a new modular platform, a sports sub-brand (Tamo), and an expected platform-sharing deal with Volkswagen set to be announced at the Geneva show in March. At this stage, it’s unclear what form the partnership will take, how […]
Volkswagen Passat production halts continue, demand dwindling
Volkswagen has confirmed it will extend its production halt at one of its factories in Germany, citing declining demand for the Passat sedan and wagon variant. Volkswagen will pause production of the Passat at its Emden facility in northern Germany between February 16-17, and February 21, according to a company […]
Volkswagen dieselgate U.S. dealership case settled in US$1.2b deal
Volkswagen has had a settlement worth $1.21 billion officially approved by a judge in the U.S. The settlement in question is in relation to the 650 U.S. Volkswagen dealerships that filed for damages in the aftermath of the dieselgate scandal. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer earlier this week gave the […]
Ex-VW boss Winterkorn denies knowing about defeat devices
Volkswagen’s ex-CEO, Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, has told German lawmakers he was unaware of the existence of any defeat devices fitted to 11 million VW vehicles before late August, 2015. Winterkorn, who has since resigned from his position as CEO, stated it was “incomprehensible why I wasn’t informed early and […]