An Italian consumer watchdog has released test data showing an Audi Q5 returning even worse figures after Volkswagen’s fix was installed. The Q5 in question was fitted with VW’s EA189 2.0-litre TDI engine, which had a staring-role in the controversial fallout post-dieselgate, due to its release of 40 times the […]
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Volkswagen & LG working on connected car platform
Electronics manufacturer LG and automotive giant Volkswagen have announced a partnership to collaborate on a new ‘connected-car platform’. The partnership was announced earlier in the week, with LG confirming in Seoul that the two will create infrastructure that will eventuate in cars having the ability to communicate with each other, […]
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan undergoing testing in Australia
Volkswagen is being very naughty by testing a fleet of the upcoming MQB-based Tiguans in left-hand drive with the steering wheel on the wrong side. This is part of an ever-growing trend by manufacturers where vehicles are being honed for Australia’s unique and adverse conditions, such as unfixed potholes and […]
2017 Volkswagen Crafter previewed, gets latest design language
Volkswagen has released CGI teasers for the forthcoming all-new Crafter. The Crafter is the largest commercial vehicle in the company’s lineup, and the last model to be brought into line with the Wolfsburg icon’s current design language. The Crafter competes with the largest Ford Transit RWD, Hyundai HB350, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter […]
Volkswagen dealers in the US worst hit by dieselgate
Volkswagen dealers in the US may be the biggest losers in the aftermath of the emissions scandal, currently receiving none of the $15 billion slated for compensation costs. While dealerships themselves weren’t liable to pay out damages, they were faced with a choice between taking up legal action against Volkswagen […]
Australians not swayed by VW dieselgate, strong demand for new Tiguan
Volkswagen Australia has issued a statement highlighting a strong sales effort for its key models in June, particularly the Amarok, despite the recent recall and diesel scandal. Volkswagen’s local arm sold 5913 units in the month of June, 2016, the company says, hindered by a lack of availability for its […]
EU commissioner calls for VW buyback offer, similar to US
Europe’s Industry Commissioner has called for Volkswagen to offer a compensation package for European customers, similar to the $10 billion US buyback reported yesterday. Elzbieta Bienkowska, European Industry Commissioner, said in a newspaper report that “Volkswagen should voluntarily pay European car owners compensation that is comparable with that which they […]
Volkswagen could face US$15 billion settlement over dieselgate
Volkswagen may be facing a record-setting US$15 billion in compensation payments in the US alone, according to reports. Sources close to the matter have told Reuters that VW’s ongoing settlement with US regulators is valued at around the US$15 billion mark, which would be the largest automotive buyback in US […]