Diesel
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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 cars can save you money, but only a few diesel trucks do: analysis
A new study finds certain diesel vehicles can save consumers money, but not all of them.
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EU starts legal action against Germany, UK for failing to act on diesel emissions
The European Commission alleges certain nations don't enforce emissions standards strictly enough.
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Chevrolet Cruze Diesel prices released, from $24,670 up (update)
The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel sedan will start at $24,670 when it goes on sale next year.
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Diesels to lose two-thirds of current market share in 10 years: report
Sometimes interesting predictions come buried inside a completely different topic. Take, for example, an investment note on the auto-parts supplier Continental contained in a roundup of industry research, market analysis, and news items issued yesterday by investment bank UBS. It contains the...
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The mayors of Athens, Madrid, Mexico City, and Paris pledged to ban all diesel vehicles in their jurisdictions by 2025.
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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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Mazda diesel to arrive fall 2017, it says, in new CX-5 crossover (updated)
The 2017 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover is an entirely new design, Mazda says, although you might not see it at first glance. The small Japanese maker unveiled the new generation just four years after it launched the vehicle that now represents fully one-quarter of its global sales volume. But the...
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FCA sued over emissions of 2007-2012 Dodge Ram diesel pickups with Cummins engines
FCA and Cummins are being sued over alleged excess emissions in heavy-duty diesel pickup trucks.
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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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A Volkswagen dealer is already offering deals to TDI owners covered by the recently-approved settlement.
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Hyundai targets VW diesel buyback owners with special prices
Hyundai is offering special pricing to VW diesel owners covered by the 2.0-liter TDI settlement.
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Diesel cars dwindle as Mercedes-Benz C300d is pulled from U.S. before launch
The Volkswagen diesel scandal has had wide-ranging impacts globally, and specific local effects in the U.S. vehicle market. No VW Group brand will sell diesel vehicles in North America again any time soon, and most likely ever—meaning Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche. But the questions around...
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Buybacks coming for Audi Q7 TDI diesel SUVs: German report
Audi will buy back 25,000 Q7 TDI SUVs, according to a German report.
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Final VW diesel settlement signed; buyback offers to start soon
As expected, yesterday U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer signed the final agreement among Volkswagen, the EPA, and the state of California covering the bulk of VW's diesel emission cheating scandal. The agreement means that buyback offers can now be issued to owners of almost half a million...
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Why VW diesel owners should get full price in buyback: opinion
If Judge Charles Breyer signs the final settlement among Volkswagen, the EPA, and a California agency tomorrow, buyback offers will start to go out sometime next month to owners of almost half a million VW and Audi diesel cars. However, not every owner plans to participate in the settlement. The...
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