Volkswagen is a company working hard to win back the hearts and minds of consumers and prove it wants to be at the forefront of emissions-reduction technology. The company has taken many initiatives to shoo away the black, NOx-laden cloud hanging over its head with a radical electrification strategy, as […]
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2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI review (video)
There’s a wonderful juxtaposition with the Golf GTI. To those who are unfamiliar with the GTI moniker, it’s a Golf, nothing more to see here. Sitting inside the cockpit, the sporty yet subdued surroundings usher your passengers into a quiet and refined cabin; it’s a sophisticated, almost serious affair. Put […]
VW 3.0 TDI emissions fix rejected by Californian regulators
In a major blow, Californian regulators have rejected Volkswagen’s proposed fix for vehicles fitted with 3.0-litre TDI engines that became embroiled in the ‘dieselgate’ controversy. The Californian Air Resources Board has announced the rejection, citing that Volkswagen’s proposal wasn’t enough to satisfy the board the German manufacturer was doing enough […]
Volkswagen emission fix doesn’t work, says consumer report
An Italian consumer watchdog has released test data showing an Audi Q5 returning even worse figures after Volkswagen’s fix was installed. The Q5 in question was fitted with VW’s EA189 2.0-litre TDI engine, which had a staring-role in the controversial fallout post-dieselgate, due to its release of 40 times the […]
Volkswagen & LG working on connected car platform
Electronics manufacturer LG and automotive giant Volkswagen have announced a partnership to collaborate on a new ‘connected-car platform’. The partnership was announced earlier in the week, with LG confirming in Seoul that the two will create infrastructure that will eventuate in cars having the ability to communicate with each other, […]
EU commissioner calls for VW buyback offer, similar to US
Europe’s Industry Commissioner has called for Volkswagen to offer a compensation package for European customers, similar to the $10 billion US buyback reported yesterday. Elzbieta Bienkowska, European Industry Commissioner, said in a newspaper report that “Volkswagen should voluntarily pay European car owners compensation that is comparable with that which they […]
Volkswagen could face US$15 billion settlement over dieselgate
Volkswagen may be facing a record-setting US$15 billion in compensation payments in the US alone, according to reports. Sources close to the matter have told Reuters that VW’s ongoing settlement with US regulators is valued at around the US$15 billion mark, which would be the largest automotive buyback in US […]
Volkswagen Australia addresses local customer concerns
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 […]