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 […]
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Volkswagen sales in USA drop for 5th straight month
The consequences of the Volkswagen diesel scandal seem to be following on, with Volkswagen America reporting a fifth straight month in falling vehicle sales. Its core passenger car sector reported 26,914 sales in March. That’s down 10 per cent. Sales for the first three months of this year have fallen […]
Porsche considering battery supplier for Mission E Tesla rival
Porsche is reportedly tossing up between major electric component suppliers Bosch and Panasonic to supply power for its Tesla-rivalling sports sedan inspired by the Mission E concept. Word is that Porsche has received submissions, or bids, from both Bosch and Panasonic to be the supplier of long-range batteries for the […]
Toyota remains global sales king in 2015, sells over 10 million
Toyota has come through once again as the best-selling car manufacturer for the year. Global sales topped 10 million in 2015, despite being 0.8 per cent down on 2014 sales. The sales result easily puts Toyota as the biggest car manufacturer of the year, now for the fourth year in […]
Volkswagen’s diesel fix rejected by Californian Air Resources
In a striking blow for Volkswagen, the Californian Air Resource Board (CARB) has sent VW a letter detailing the rejection of a proposed fix on the 2.0-litre TDI diesel engines involved in the world-wide dieselgate scandal. Only last week Volkswagen was optimistic about a deal being struck. Now however the […]
Volkswagen might have to buy back 115,000 cars – report
Volkswagen may have to buy back as many as 115,000 of its defective vehicles, according to a German newspaper investigating the dieselgate scandal. Sueddeutsche Zeitung claims that Volkswagen is facing two choices; either refund 20 per cent of the just-under 600,000 affected diesel models, or offer consumers a massive saving […]
Bentley Bentayga diesel to use e-turbo tech from Audi – report
It will be the most powerful and fastest production SUV ever, the Bentley Bentayga, but that will be in top-spec form. We now hear a more eco-focused diesel is on the way. According to a recent Automotive News Europe report, Bentley is going to be turning to electronic turbocharging technology […]