As if the Volkswagen scandal couldn’t get any worse, we now hear the company could face a hefty fine under Australian Consumer Law if local cars are found to have the defeat device. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has apparently been flooded with public interest in regards to Volkswagen’s […]
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Porsche chairman Matthias Müller becomes Volkswagen CEO
Following the announcement of Martin Winterkorn’s resignation as CEO of Volkswagen, the company has announced Porsche chairman Matthias Müller as the new boss until a replacement is found. Müller will remain as chairman of Porsche AG, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, and will continue until Winterkorn’s replacement is sourced. The company […]
Volkswagen Golf R wagon special edition now on sale
The awesome Volkswagen Golf R wagon has touched down in Australia in the form of the Wolfsburg special edition. It is available in strictly limited numbers only. Based on the Golf wagon, the humble runabout is given the running gear of the simply excellent Golf R hatch. This includes the […]
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack on sale in Australia from $37,990
The adventurous little Volkswagen Golf Alltrack has landed in Australia, bringing 4MOTION technology to a jumped-up version of the Golf wagon. It comes in a single trim line and powertrain package, consisting of a 1.8-litre TSI turbo-petrol four-cylinder. The engine produces 132kW of power and 280Nm of torque, sending force […]
Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn resigns following emissions scandal
Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn has resigned following a massive scandal which resulted in VW admitting to cheating emissions tests with around 11 million vehicles worldwide. The news broke at the weekend whereby Volkswagen was found to be using a special computer program on vehicles fitted with the 2.0 TDI turbo-diesel. […]
Volkswagen & Audi found cheating emissions test, share price plummets
Volkswagen share prices dropped 23 per cent in just one stock trade day after it was found to be cheating emissions tests. The company could face a fine from the EPA of up to US$18 billion. It’s understood Volkswagen’s US arm purposely installed a defeat tool and software on various […]
2015 Frankfurt Motor Show highlights (mega gallery)
If you were unable to make it to the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany this year, don’t worry, we’ve compiled together a mega gallery so it can at least feel like you’re there. The Frankfurt show, regarded as one of the biggest on the auto calendar, opened its doors […]
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan unveiled, 176kW TDI flagship confirmed
Volkswagen has unveiled the all-new, all grown up 2016 Tiguan at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which kicks off today. The new model is larger, sportier in R-Line form, and more powerful than ever before. Starting with the wide variety of engines, the 2016 Tiguan will come with – depending on […]