Volkswagen Managers Were Warned About Diesel Probe In May 2014, Sources Say
A high-ranking employee issued the warning long before the carbon emissions scandal began swirling around the German automaker in September.
Germany Wants To Introduce Random Emissions Tests On Cars
One way to carry out the random tests would be to select models from car rental companies, the newspaper said. Technicians who carry out the tests would be rotated to ensure transparency.
Germany To Introduce Random Emissions Testing In Dieselgate Aftermath
The country may carry out unannounced emissions tests on cars, similar to randomized drug testing in athletes, Germany's transport minister said.
Takata Air Bag Recall: See If Your Mercedes-Benz Or Volkswagen Is On A Growing List Of Automakers Affected By Dangerous Inflators
Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen increase the number of automakers and brands affected by history’s most complicated auto safety recall.
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Porsche Plans To Offer Hybrids Across Model Range, CEO Tells Newspaper
Porsche anticipates bringing its Mission E model, with more than 600 horsepower and a range of over 310 miles, to market by the end of the decade.
Volkswagen’s Board Member Says No Pressure To Part With Trucks Business
A board member of the world’s second-largest car manufacturer by sales said the company is not under pressure to sell its truck manufacturing unit.
Takata Prepares For CEO Exit As Air Bag Scandal Worsens
Carmakers have repeatedly expressed frustration over the Japanese air bag maker's management of the auto industry's largest recall.
Takata Air Bag Crisis Widens, First Fatality Reported In India
The accident, which involved a malfunctioning air bag manufactured by Japan's Takata, marked the 11th such fatality worldwide and the second outside the U.S.
Toyota Remains World’s Top-Selling Carmaker With Over 10M Vehicles Sold In 2015
Toyota sold 10.15 million vehicles in 2015, making it the only carmaker to top 10 million vehicles in the year.
Takata Set To Meet Automakers Over Financial Aid, Shares Plunge After Another Death Linked To Faulty Airbag
Takata’s shares plunged Monday as the massive recall linked to its faulty airbags was expanded further.
Ford Exec. Welcomes Prospect Of Apple And Google Building Their Own Electric Vehicles
However, Apple isn't expected to debut its car project until 2019 at the earliest.
Renault To Face French Emissions Commission Monday: Report
Preliminary results of tests ordered by France’s energy minister indicate the emissions of some Renault models exceeded legal limits.
VW Scandal: What’s At Stake For Volkswagen As Talks With US Environmental Regulator Over ‘Dieselgate’ Continue
CEO Matthias Müller has to convince regulators VW can fix 600,000 diesel cars that emit too much nitrogen oxide, which contributes to smog. That’s where it gets complicated.
Volkswagen May Get Easier Ride In Europe Than In The US Over Emissions Scandal
Although VW says 8.5 million of the 11 million vehicles with banned software are in Europe, no authority there has ordered any penalties to date.
Israel’s MobilEye Wants To Use Your Car To Build A Roadmap To The Driverless Future
An Israeli company at the heart of the driverless car revolution has a unique idea for overcoming one of autonomous driving’s biggest hurdles.
Volkswagen CEO Apologizes To US For Emissions Incident, Quickly Turns CES Attention To Electric Vehicles
Speaking at CES 2016, Herbert Diess apologized to Americans for Dieselgate.
Volkswagen US Sales Fell 5% In 2015, But Declines Narrowed Despite Diesel Emissions Scandal
The German automaker saw sales drop 5 percent in the American market, but still plans to proceed with an SUV push.
CES 2016: Meet The Connected, Autonomous And Electric Cars From Faraday Future, VW, GM And Volvo That Will Drive Us Into The Future
The connected, autonomous and electric vehicles that will change the auto industry are on display this week in Las Vegas.
VW Emissions Scandal: US Files Civil Suit Against Volkswagen For Allegedly Violating The Clean Air Act
The German automaker faces billions in federal penalties, and criminal charges against executives could still be filed.
German Stocks Outperform Global Peers As Weak Euro Boosts Growth
Germany's DAX Index, which outperformed most of its global peers, ended a volatile year up nearly 9.6 percent. In 2016, the index is expected to gain 9.8 percent.
Volkswagen Recall Woes Expand To Russia: Nearly 2,200 Caddy Minivans Recalled
More than 2,000 Caddy minivans have been recalled over possible spontaneous engine starts, a Russian news agency reported.
Volkswagen Emissions Scandal: South Korea To Check VW Vehicles For Fuel Efficiency
Volkswagen is dealing with the fallout of a global scandal after it was revealed that the company installed software on some of its vehicles to cheat on emissions tests.
Volkswagen Taps Compensation Guru Ken Feinberg For New Diesel Emissions Claims Program
In the wake of its emissions scandal, Volkswagen hires Ken Feinberg, who ran compensation funds related to the 9/11 attacks, BP oil spill and GM's ignition-switch crashes.
Volkswagen Emissions Scandal: European Parliament Backs Inquiry Into German Automaker, Probe Could Last A Year
The German automaker admitted in September that it had rigged emissions tests by equipping diesel vehicles with a cheating software.
European Car Sales Spike In November, US Carmakers Gain As Volkswagen Flounders
U.S. automobile brands in Europe registered strong gains in November as Volkswagen continued to suffer due to subdued demand after the diesel emissions scandal.
Volkswagen Emissions Scandal: German Carmaker Faces Legal Action In China, India
In China, an environmental group filed a lawsuit against the German carmaker while in India, an official body is considering a plea to ban its vehicles.
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