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 […]
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 […]
VW has only fixed 50,000 dieselgate cars in Europe, 8.45 million to go
Following delays, Volkswagen has admitted that its initial plan to fix affected vehicles will take longer than first thought. Of the 8.5 million European cars impacted by the emissions scandal, Volkswagen has now confirmed only 50,000 units have been fixed by dealers. The news was announced by VW sales chief, […]
Fiat Chrysler sales ban threat in Germany, share price drops
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles shares have taken a tumble following the release of a report claiming it may be unable to sell cars in Germany due to emissions cheating. German Newspaper Bild reported Fiat Chrysler would be ineligible to sell cars in Germany if evidence of emissions foul-play is discovered by […]
Volkswagen nearing fix for 3.0TDI engines fitted to VW, Audi, Porsche
Volkswagen is said to be nearing a fix for the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel powertrains affected by the emissions scandal in the US, according to reports. Anonymous sources close to the manufacturer say it is finalising a fix, reviewing the test results and ensuring the software is reliable before it is released […]
Volkswagen reaches agreement with US authorities over dieselgate
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 […]