Diesel
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Bosch says Volkswagen is solely responsible for diesel cheating, but is still conducting its own internal investigation.
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VW Bites Back: Doubts Diesel Whistleblower, Says Defeat Software Legal In Europe
Another week brings more new stories on the diesel-emission cheating scandal that threatens to dig Volkswagen deeper into a ditch of its own making. Following reports in German newspapers late last week suggesting that the "defeat device" software was an "open secret" in VW's engine group, the...
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Ford F-150 Diesel May Beat Ram EcoDiesel For Fuel Efficiency: Report
Ford may target the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel with an F-150 that uses the same engine as Land Rover's Td6 SUVs.
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Jeep Wrangler Diesel To Come Well Before Wrangler Hybrid
Jeep is still planning diesel and hybrid versions of the next-generation Wrangler.
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BMW Admits VW Emission Scandal Hurts All Diesel Sales In U.S.
A BMW executive believes the Volkswagen scandal will hurt all U.S. diesel sales.
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How Can VW, Audi Dealers Still Sell Used TDI Diesel Vehicles?
Hundreds of thousands of Volkswagen and Audi owners are now in their fifth month of waiting to find out when and how regulators will approve modifications to their diesel cars. But there's another group that's been affected by VW's diesel-emission cheating scandal: Volkswagen and Audi dealerships...
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A German newspaper has reported that the use of "defeat device" software to cheat on U.S. emissions laws was widespread knowledge within the diesel-engine group at Volkswagen headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany. And, it said, one whistleblower involved in the deception had alerted a senior manager outside the department as far back as 2011. That manager apparently did nothing, however, and the cheating continued until the company admitted its deception to U.S. regulators last September. DON'T MISS: VW Deepens Diesel-Scandal Woes With Denials, Confrontation, Muddled Messages The allegation that...
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Not Just VW: Internet Offers Diesel 'Defeat Devices' For Sale Too
With some tinkering, it's possible to bypass emissions controls on diesel vehicles.
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VW Hires Former FBI Director To Deal With U.S. Regulators: News Updates
Volkswagen will reportedly hire an ex-FBI Director to advise it.
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VW Deepens Diesel-Scandal Woes With Denials, Confrontation, Muddled Messages
By this point, the principles of corporate crisis-management communications are pretty well established. A company with a looming PR catastrophe needs to respond immediately, keep one trustworthy and high-level executive in front of the cameras, repeatedly promise the company will make good, and...
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Best Deals On Hybrid, Electric, Diesel Cars For January 2016
These are the best deals on green cars for January 2016.
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California Rejects VW Diesel Fix Plan: 'Gaps,' 'Lacks Detail'
The California Air Resources Board rejected Volkswagen's plan to modify 2.0-liter diesel cars.
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Volkswagen will give 3.0-liter V-6 diesel owners the same "goodwill" package offered to owners of 2.0-liter four-cylinder cars.
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VW May Buy Back (Some) TDI Diesel-Cheating Cars In U.S.: Report
Volkswagen could buy back 115,000 diesel cars in the U.S., a new report says.
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VW Sales In U.S., Europe Slammed By Diesel Emission Scandal (UPDATED)
It's been a little more than three months since the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal erupted into the public eye. Over that time, VW has revealed multiple violations of emissions rules across the globe for roughly 11 million of its TDI diesel cars sold not only by Volkswagen but also Audi and...
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VW Diesel Reality Check: Company, Regulators Still Far Apart On Modifications
Volkswagen continues to argue with regulators over modifications for non-compliant diesel cars.
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Justice Department, EPA Sue VW Over Diesel Cheating, Billions In Penalties Possible
The U.S. government is suing Volkswagen over its diesel cheating.
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How Do Modern Diesel Engines Work? VW Explains It On Video
A Volkswagen video explains diesel engines, and a proposed emissions fix for Europe.
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At the end of every year, we look back to see which Green Car Reports stories proved most popular over the last 365 days. While we often focus on breaking news, certain stories--often guides and lists--get regular traffic for months and even years. Only one of our top five stories this year was first published in 2015: our guide to sorting out the Volkswagen diesel-emission scandal and what owners need to know. Unlike last year, the other four are all guides as well, covering hybrid batteries, diesel pickup trucks, diesel cars, and electric cars. In reverse order, here are the five articles...
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VW Buybacks, Payments For Hard-To-Fix Diesels Will Cost Billions
Hundreds of thousands of diesel-VW owners are waiting to find out how their cars will be updated to meet emissions standards, once modifications are approved by regulators. And Volkswagen Group has clearly been tarnished by the emission-cheating scandal, which affects 11 million cars worldwide. But...
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Environmental Justice Groups: Not So Fast, Musk--VW Diesels Must Be Fixed!
A group of environmental leaders disputes a proposal to forgive Volkswagen's diesel transgressions.
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VW Diesel Owners In Canada Get Their 'Goodwill' Offer Too
Volkswagen's Canada arm will offer gift cards and free roadside assistance to owners.
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Volkswagen Hires Kenneth Feinberg To Set Payments For U.S. Diesel Owners
Volkswagen has retained an attorney to handle TDI customer claims.
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VW Gets More Time To Figure Out TDI Diesel Emission Update
The California Air Resources Board is extending a deadline to review VW's proposed emissions updates.
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