Fiat Chrysler Automobiles could be in strife in the U.S. following allegations of violating the country’s clean-air rules, in relation to some of its diesel vehicles. According to an Automotive News report, a lawsuit could be filed this week by the U.S. Justice Department, preparing to sue the carmaker. It’s understood […]
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Volkswagen to pay US$1.2 billion in 3.0 TDI settlement
Late last week a federal judge in the U.S. granted final approval for Volkswagen AG to pay at least $1.22 billion to either fix or buy back affected 3.0 TDI V6 vehicles. The vehicles include various Volkswagen, Porsche and Audi models. The court hearing took place in San Francisco and […]
Volkswagen confirms T-Roc, Polo, Jetta, Touareg timing (video)
Future Volkswagens have been outlined in surprising detail at the inaugural 2017 Annual Session – an event which included the review of first quarter earnings and the 2016 financial year. CEO Herbert Diess hosted the event, with signs of a post-dieselgate bounce back noted for the first quarter. It is […]
Volkswagen announces new 1.0 TGI gas engine
Through the pain and suffering it has endured from the dieselgate scandal, Volkswagen is now trying many different avenues to make amends with environmentally-friendly engines. The latest was unveiled at the 38th annual Vienne Engine Symposium; a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo that can run on compressed natural gas. CNG is to […]
Volkswagen previews electric I.D. crossover concept
Volkswagen will use the Auto Shanghai event next week to unveil its third I.D. concept, to further fortify its dieselgate-proof wall and pave the way for a whole fleet of electric-only models. This time around, it will be an SUV coupe, after the Golf-sized I.D. hatchback and I.D. Buzz minivan […]
Volkswagen officially a felon in the US, pleads guilty to criminal conduct
Volkswagen Group has pleaded guilty to three felonies in the United States, including conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and introducing imported merchandise into the USA by means of false statements. This essentially makes Volkswagen Group a felon. The automotive giant pleaded guilty on Friday in U.S. District Court, following the uncovering […]
Top 10 most economical cars on sale in Australia
When purchasing a motor car, the most common recurring cost is filling up. As such, there have been many technological advances lately to get the litres consumed per 100km figure (L/100km) down to previously unheard-of levels. Buyers are increasingly looking to save on fuel costs, with the proliferation of ride-sharing […]
Ex-VW boss Winterkorn denies knowing about defeat devices
Volkswagen’s ex-CEO, Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, has told German lawmakers he was unaware of the existence of any defeat devices fitted to 11 million VW vehicles before late August, 2015. Winterkorn, who has since resigned from his position as CEO, stated it was “incomprehensible why I wasn’t informed early and […]