Volkswagen’s Australian arm has updated owners regarding recalls associated with the emissions scandal, with confirmation local vehicles will soon receive a free software update. The update began in February with the Amarok, and involves a 30-minute installation of new software. Volkswagen has confirmed remaining owners will be contacted by email […]
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Volkswagen outlines ‘strategy 2025’; more EVs, particulate filters for petrol engines
Volkswagen, keen to regain customer trust, has announced its “Together – Strategy 2025” vision, claiming the biggest restructure in the company’s history. Matthias Muller, VW’s CEO, took to the stage of the 56th Annual General Meeting to assure 3000 shareholders that the company’s vision will make VW a leader in […]
New-look 2017 Volkswagen Up! breaks cover
The facelifted Volkswagen Up! has broken cover in Europe, and it introduces a new turbocharged TSI model. There’s still no sign of the GTI we reported on last month though, nor a proper automatic gearbox, which is one of the reasons it was withdrawn from the Australian market. Overall, cosmetic […]
2016 Subaru Outback vs Volkswagen Passat Alltrack: comparison
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT With SUV segments flooded with a bewildering array of options at the moment, buyers might want to consider raised-up wagons such as the Subaru Outback and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack. These aren’t fully-fledged SUVs but they do offer similar practicality and some off-road ability. Subaru pioneered this […]
Ex-VW CEO Martin Winterkorn under criminal investigation
German prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into two high-level VW execs, including former CEO Martin Winterkorn. Germany’s financial regulator, BaFin, requested the investigation, focussing on the amount of time VW execs were aware of the devices, and their failure to go public. Former CEO Winterkorn and another high-ranking Volkswagen […]
Volkswagen Group could cut up to 40 models – reports
Volkswagen may be planning a massive model restructure, including the potential axing of 40 models from its lineup, according to reports. German newspaper Handelsblatt is reporting Volkswagen Group will begin trimming the fat within its lineup, with 40 models out of 340 set to face redundancy across all of VW […]
Volkswagen to introduce 30 EVs by 2025
Volkswagen has announced it plans to introduce 30 new electric vehicles onto the market by 2025, as the German manufacturer unveils its long-term business strategy. Volkswagen executives spoke overnight at a press conference in Wolfsburg, Germany, hoping to distance itself from the aftermath of the recent emissions scandal that has […]
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Australian specs confirmed, 162TSI range-topper
Australian specs for the highly anticipated 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan have been announced, with five engine options including a potent new TSI petrol. Sadly, Aussie buyers will miss out on the tempting new 2.0 TDI diesel that overseas buyers get – it churns out 176kW and 500Nm. However, sporty drivers will […]