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Lawsuit Alleges Audi Developed VW’s Defeat Device in 1999
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U.S. state officials believe Audi developed the defeat device Volkswagen used to cheat on diesel emissions tests.
Volkswagen Confirms it Will Stop Pushing Diesels in the US
In the wake of the massive dieselgate scandal, Volkswagen has confirmed it will no longer push diesel vehicles in the U.S.
Volkswagen’s Diesel Fix in the US isn’t Good Enough
Even after fixing the cheating vehicles, Volkswagen’s diesel cars still won’t comply with clear-air laws.
VW Facing Lawsuits From US States Over Diesel Scandal
Despite a settlement with U.S. authorities, VW is facing suits from U.S. states over the environmental damage caused by its illegally polluting vehicles.
Exclusive: BMW’s 2017 Diesel Lineup Delayed Over Fed Scrutiny
Volkswagen’s massive diesel scandal is affected other automakers.
California Rejects VW’s 3.0-liter Diesel Fix
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) says VW’s proposed plan to fix 3.0 liter diesel engines is not good enough.
Volkswagen to Pay California Another $86 Million
VW has more penalties to pay.
Audi to Phase Out V8 Engines
Audi’s latest V8 engine will be its last as carmaker moves towards electric drivetrains.
Volkswagen Thinks it Has a Fix for 3.0L V6 Diesel Engines
Volkswagen is hoping to avoid another buyback situation in the U.S.
Volkswagen’s Diesel Cheat was ‘Open Secret’ in the Industry: Volvo Exec
Other automakers weren’t surprised to hear that Volkswagen had been cheating on diesel emissions tests.
Volkswagen Owners: Here’s How Much VW Will Give You for Your TDI
Volkswagen has reached a settlement and if you own a TDI-equipped vehicle, here’s how much you can get.
VW Diesel Owners Get up to $10K Each, Total Bill Hits $14.7B
Details on exactly how Volkswagen will pay back customers and the U.S. government over its diesel emissions scandal have been finalized.
Volkswagen US Settlement Now Likely to Cost Over $15B
The Volkswagen US settlement will now likely cost the German automaker over $15 billion.
Volkswagen Diesel Owners to Get $7,000 Payout
VW will reportedly pay between $1,000 and $7,000 to diesel vehicle owners, in addition to either fixing or buying back the affected cars.
Volkswagen Readies $10B to Pay for Cheating Diesel Cars in US
Volkswagen will reportedly submit a $10 billion plan to fix half-a-million cheating diesel cars in the U.S.
Audi SQ5 Gets 30 More HP Thanks to Electric Compressor
There is no word on when, or even if, the SQ5 (especially in diesel form) will make it to North America.
Volkswagen Accused of Cheating Again in South Korea
Volkswagen allegedly found cheating again, this time on fuel efficiency numbers.
Is Jaguar’s Upcoming Full-Size J-Pace SUV a Diesel Hybrid?
The rumors appear to be true and Jaguar is working on a full-size SUV model.
Volkswagen Receives Approval in Germany for Diesel Fix
VW has confirmed that the fix will not result in any changes to the fuel consumption or performance.
Volkswagen Finds US Penalties for Diesel Scandal Excessive
The Volkswagen Group may be working on resolving its massive diesel scandal, but it isn’t doing so quietly.
Germany to Retest 30 Cars with ‘Inexplicably High CO2 Emissions’
It is still a possibility that other automakers cheated on diesel emissions tests.
BMW 750d Introduced With Quad-Turbo Diesel Engine
The BMW 750d has been officially introduced, powered by a quad-turbo diesel engine.
Volkswagen Won’t Buy Back 3.0L V6 Diesels, Fix Coming Soon
Volkswagen is nearing a fix for its affected 3.0-liter V6 diesel engines.
How a Professor Uncovered the VW Diesel Scandal and Changed Diesel Forever
The professor doesn’t think VW cheated in the name of better efficiency. He speculates cost was the driver.
