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More than 16 months after Volkswagen's use of illegal "defeat device" software in diesel vehicles was announced by the Environmental Protection Agency, some progress is finally being made in addressing the affected cars. Settlements are now in place for almost half a million VW and Audi models with 2.0-liter TDI 4-cylinder engines, as well as roughly 80,000 VW. Audi, and Porsche vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter TDI V-6 engines. But so far, only a relatively small number of these vehicles can be modified to meet emissions standards and stay on the road. DON'T MISS: Emission updates for 2015...
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Bosch to pay VW diesel owners $330 million in emission scandal too
With a judge set to weigh in on the settlement VW Group negotiated with its 3.0-liter V-6 diesel owners, Volkswagen seems to have settled most of the U.S. legal claims stemming from its diesel-emission cheating scandal. Total costs in the U.S. alone are now more than $20 billion, and among other...
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Settlement for Audi, Porsche, VW 3.0-liter diesel TDI owners announced
Volkswagen today announced that it had reached a settlement with owners of Audi, Porsche, and VW vehicles fitted with its 3.0-liter V-6 diesel engine. Different remedies apply depending on the vehicle's model year: 2009 through 2012 cars will be bought back, while 2013 through 2016 vehicles will be...
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VW diesel probe finally reaches to top; former CEO Winterkorn investigated by German prosecutors
German prosecutors have extended a probe into Volkswagen's use of "defeat device" software in diesel cars to former CEO Martin Winterkorn. Winterkorn, who resigned shortly after the existence of VW "defeat device" software was revealed by the EPA, has said he had no knowledge of the...
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VW dealers settle too; average payout almost $2 million each
A settlement between Volkswagen and its U.S. franchised dealers over the diesel-emissions scandal has been approved by a federal judge. First announced last August, the settlement calls for VW dealers to compensated for the alleged loss in value of their franchises related to fallout from the...
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Where do bought-back VW diesels go? Dead NFL stadiums, among other places
When news of its diesel-emissions cheating broke last September, Volkswagen issued a stop-sale order for affected TDI diesel cars. Now that a settlement for 2.0-liter TDI models has been approved, the automaker is also beginning to buy back cars with illegal "defeat device" software from customers...
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A lot has been said about Volkswagen's use of "defeat device" software in diesel cars to cheat on emissions tests, but a German court may win the prize for most-creative description. VW "defeat device" software is like putting horse meat in lasagna, three German judges decreed during a recent hearing related to the diesel scandal. Besides unleashing that vivid image, the hearing was also a major coup for German Volkswagen TDI diesel owners. DON'T MISS: Diesel owners in Germany who sue VW face significant hurdles That's because the judges ordered VW to reimburse a diesel owner for the full...
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VW settles diesel cheating cases: felony pleas, $4.3 billion fines
Last week, Volkswagen settled an array of criminal and civil charges over its 16-month-old diesel scandal with the U.S. Justice Department. The news of the settlement was quickly swamped by a variety of further stories, both on the regulatory and diesel fronts. Those included the arrest of one...
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5 more VW diesel execs indicted, including R&D head, after weekend arrest
On Wednesday, six senior VW Group executives were indicted by the Justice Department on multiple counts of conspiracy and intent to defraud. The charges include conspiracy to defraud the United States, to defraud customers, and to violate the Clean Air Act. All stemmed from the Volkswagen diesel...
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Emission updates for 2015 VW, Audi 2.0-liter TDI diesels OKed by regulators
The $14.7 billion diesel-emission settlement among Volkswagen and regulatory agencies required VW to buy back or modify almost half a million TDI vehicles from model years 2009 through 2015. While the buybacks have received the most attention—and most owners are expected to take...
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Diesel owners in Germany who sue VW face significant hurdles
German Volkswagen diesel owners face more obstacles in securing compensation than U.S. owners.
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VW diesel buyback advice: don't strip parts off your car first, judge warns
The judge overseeing the Volkswagen 2.0-liter diesel settlement advised owners not to strip parts off their cars.
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Costs of a Volkswagen 3.0-liter diesel settlement could rise to $1 billion.
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VW diesel probe focuses on missing phones: 'bright red flag,' says FTC
The Federal Trade Commission believes Volkswagen may have destroyed phones with evidence related to the diesel scandal.
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VW 3-liter diesel updates OKed, but buyback negotiations continue
VW Group announced yesterday it had reached a preliminary agreement with various regulators to resolve civil suits related to "defeat device" software in vehicles fitted with its 3.0-liter V-6 diesel engines. Those cars—a variety of SUVs and sedans sold by Audi, Porsche, and...
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Diesel: Mercedes asks if it's worth the effort, Audi sticks with it for U.S.
Mercedes-Benz is considering whether to stop selling diesels in the U.S.
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VW to build Atlas TDI diesel in U.S., but only for export to Russia
Volkswagen is planning a diesel version of the Atlas crossover, but not for the U.S.
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VW has criminal charges too; does Audi trans cheat make settling harder?
Volkswagen hopes to settle criminal charges before January 20.
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Volkswagen is offering a loyalty bonus to current owners as the diesel scandal continues.
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Dominant Audi racing team dumps diesel hybrids for electric power
Audi will stop racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and focus on Formula E instead.
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VW's home state calls diesel actions 'inexcusable' as scandal expands
Volkswagen faces criticism and an investigation in its home state.
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What will VW do with TDI diesel buyback cars? It's not what you think
Within weeks, Volkswagen and Audi will starting buying back thousands of 2.0-liter diesel cars sold between 2009 and 2015. So what will the company do once it's legally taken possession of those vehicles, the first of close to half a million caught up in the VW diesel emission scandal? It turns out...
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Congressmen question EPA over VW funds for electric-car charging
Two Congressmen join the chorus criticizing Volkswagen funds for electric-car charging.
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Trade-in deals for VW diesel owners taking buyback: our list
Multiple carmakers and dealers are targeting VW TDI owners with incentives.
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