VW
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The Federal Trade Commission alleges Volkswagen deceived consumers with its "clean diesel" advertising.
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VW diesel scandal now 6 months old; what have we learned?
The actual six-month anniversary of the Volkswagen diesel-cheating scandal came 10 days ago, and news has continued to bubble up since then. Most recently, all three parties who must agree on a regulatory settlement (the EPA, the powerful California Air Resources Board, and VW itself) were granted...
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Deadline for regulators, VW to agree on diesel changes extended to April 21
"Six months is enough," said Judge Charles Breyer in February, when he imposed a March 24 deadline for regulators and Volkswagen to agree how to modify 580,000 diesel vehicles. Except that it wasn't. Yesterday, Judge Breyer extended the deadline four weeks, to April 21, at the request of all...
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Should VW pay to retire the dirtiest diesel trucks for its cheating?
The Union of Concerned Scientists proposes using Volkswagen's money to fund cleaner trucks.
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2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack wagon debuts for NY Auto Show
The 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack will appear at the 2016 New York Auto Show, one year after it was first shown.
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2017 Audi A4 won't offer 2.0-liter TDI diesel in U.S. after all
While the 2017 Audi A4 is an entirely new vehicle, its shape isn't strikingly different from the car it replaces. The innovations come largely in a broad suite of comfort and electronic assistance features that will take the car into the 2020s. Now, however, Audi has decided that the A4 won't be...
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A former Volkswagen employee says he was wrongfully fired for refusing to destroy documents related to the diesel scandal.
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Volkswagen dedicated hybrid Prius fighter to be called XL3?
Gasoline may cost $2 a gallon or less in many parts of the U.S., but new competitors to the Toyota Prius seem to be popping up all over the place. The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq range of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric models just made its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show, only a few weeks after...
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EPA could hurt U.S. jobs with diesel scandal fines, VW labor chief warns
The ongoing Volkswagen diesel cheating scandal was newly roiled by this week's news that the company's U.S. CEO Michael Horn was leaving the company, effective immediately. But owners and regulators can't move forward until the other shoe drops: the EPA and California's regulators must approve a...
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VW values, sales continue to fall as U.S. CEO leaves abruptly
Another shoe dropped yesterday in the continuing Volkswagen diesel-emission cheating scandal, as VW Group of America announced the immediate departure of its president and CEO Michael Horn. With the scandal now approaching its six-month anniversary, values of used Volkswagen TDI diesels continue to...
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VW delayed on diesel cheating to try to cut deal with regulators, lawyers say
Volkswagen delayed the announcement of its diesel cheating because it hoped to cut a deal with regulators.
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VW to release diesel cheating report by end of April, annual meeting to come June 28 (UPDATED)
Volkswagen will release the results of its internal diesel-cheating investigation at its annual shareholder meeting April 21.
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German shareholders claims Volkswagen didn't inform them of developments related to the diesel scandal in a timely fashion.
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VW kept earlier Audi emissions issue from regulators
Volkswagen hid a previous emissions-related issue from regulators, a new report claims.
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Judge Tells VW To Find Diesel Fix By March 24: 'Six Months Is Enough'
The Federal judge overseeing class-action suits against Volkswagen says the company has 30 days to come up with a diesel fix.
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What Ordinary Germans Think About VW’s Diesel Emission Scandal
The revelation last fall that Volkswagen had intentionally covered up the true emission levels of several diesel-powered cars, including some sold under premium brands Audi and Porsche, came as a shock to many--not least those of us in the media. The ongoing scandal affects millions of vehicles...
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Volkswagen, EPA Unlikely To Settle Before End Of March: Report
Five months after it first hit the press, U.S. owners of 580,000 diesel vehicles with Volkswagen TDI engines are no closer to knowing how or when their cars will be modified than they were in mid-September. And if a report last week by the Reuters news service is accurate, they have at least...
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EPA To Demand More Electric Cars From VW To Settle Diesel Scandal: Report
A German newspaper has suggested that the Environmental Protection Agency wants Volkswagen to build electric cars at its assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The agency also wants Volkswagen to help build a nationwide network of DC fast-charging sites for plug-in electric vehicles. Those...
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Bob Lutz says GM engineers were baffled when they examined VW diesel cars.
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Illegal VW Diesel Emissions: Tallying Public Health Damage
Excess Volkswagen diesel emissions will contribute to premature deaths, researchers say.
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Diesels Still Needed For Truck Fuel Economy Despite VW Scandal: Advocate
Allen Schaeffer probably doesn't have the easiest job these days. He's executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of diesel engines, fuel, and technology. With the Volkswagen diesel-emission scandal soon to enter...
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CARB Shows Test Equipment That Found VW Diesel Defeat Device (Video)
The California Air Resources Board shows the type of equipment that found Volkswagen's "defeat device" software.
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VW Submits V-6 Diesel-Update Plan For Audi, Porsche, VW Models
Volkswagen submitted proposed modifications for 3.0-liter V-6 TDI models this week.
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VW Diesel Scandal Erodes Trust In Germany, Auto Industry Too
The Volkswagen diesel scandal is affecting public perception of the entire auto industry, a new survey finds.
Stephen Edelstein