Following unsuccessful attempts, Volkswagen and the US Department of Justice have reached an agreement on resolving the fallout of the so-called dieselgate emissions scandal. The deal was brokered by Robert Mueller, a former FBI director, in conjunction with the US Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board […]
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2017 Volkswagen Amarok facelift previewed
The Volkswagen Amarok is due for its mid-cycle nip/tuck, with the carmaker releasing preliminary renderings, showing how the ute will be subtly enhanced. The digital pictures show a bright orange lifestyle-oriented range-topper, in the vain of Ford Ranger Wildtrak or HiLux SR5. From the images, we can glean the basics […]
Volkswagen’s defeat device actually started by Audi in 1999 – report
German media is reporting that the defeat devices at the center of the Volkswagen emission scandal were produced by Audi way back in 1999. German newspaper Handelsblatt says the devices were produced by Audi years before they eventually found their way into Volkswagen vehicles that later embroiled the manufacturer in […]
Volkswagen sales drop 1.3 per cent in Q1 2016
Volkswagen has reported its first quarter sales figures, with, as expected, a slight drop in sales compared with the same period in 2015. Within the Volkswagen Group company the core brand sold 1,459,500 vehicles during the first three months of this year. This is down only 1.3 per cent on […]
Volkswagen plans SUV concept for Beijing, previews next Touareg?
Volkswagen is previewing a concept it intends to show at this year’s Beijing Motor Show on the 25th of this month. Billed as “one of the most advanced luxury SUVs in the world”, the concept could give us some insight into the next Touareg, or something else entirely given the […]
New Volkswagen Tiguan picks up ‘DesignTrophy2016’ award
Volkswagen isn’t known for its flamboyant and striking designs, but it seems the new Volkswagen Tiguan has been given German publication Auto Zeitung’s ‘DesignTrophy2016’ award. It fended off 14 competitors in the booming SUV category. Volkswagen unveiled the second-generation Tiguan in September last year. It features an all-new body design […]
2017 Volkswagen Polo R WRC car previewed; more power, lighter
Volkswagen has released a teaser sketch of the 2017 Volkswagen Polo R WRC car, built to comply with 2017 WRC specifications. The new vehicle is designed to compete in the 2017 FIA World Rally Championship, which means it can use an enlarged intake for increased engine power. The FIA is […]
213kW Volkswagen Golf GTI 40 Years edition confirmed for Australia
Volkswagen Australia has confirmed the Golf GTI 40th anniversary special edition will go on sale locally in June, bringing more power and a bunch of performance highlights to the popular hot hatch. The Golf GTI is celebrating its 40th anniversary and to mark the occasion, the German company has put […]