As the Volkswagen diesel saga continues, it seems more and more vehicles in more markets are affected. In the latest news, Volkswagen of America has withdrawn its application to the EPA on 2016 models fitted with 2.0-litre TDI engines. Without EPA certification, vehicles cannot be sold in the region. This […]
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Volkswagen could face hefty fine in Australia over diesel scandal
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 […]
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 Volkswagen Polo GTI review – track test (video)
A couple of weeks ago we tested the manual version of the new 2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI. We loved it so much we just had to try out the DSG version. Manual transmissions might be a dieing breed but is it too early to sweep aside the fun and interaction […]
2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI review (video)
It set benchmarks and even pioneered the compact hot hatch segment when it first debuted back in the 1990s. Is the 2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI a worthy evolution? And, more importantly, should you buy one over the range of competitive rivals that are out at the moment? The previous model […]
2015 Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI review (video)
The large SUV market has undergone a tricky overhaul in the last few years; it’s a segment where buyers demand size but also fuel efficiency. This is where the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg steps in. It promises to be one of the best SUVs in the business in terms of blending […]
Volkswagen Australia adds CarPlay, Android Auto for MY16 updates
Various updates have been announced for the entire Volkswagen range in Australia, as part of the 2016 model year roll out. Most models, from the Polo, Golf, Jetta and Tiguan, gain a rear-view camera as standard, as well as an updated user interface now incorporating App-Connect USB technology with Apple […]