VW and Audi Returning Green Car Of The Year Awards, Vehicles Deemed Ineligible
Sep 30, 2015
Green Car Journal is rescinding the Green Car of the Year® awards previously honoring the 2009 VW Jetta TDI and 2010 Audi A3 TDI, the first time this has occurred in the award program's decade-long history. Audi of America President Scott Keogh has informed Green Car Journal that Audi will return its 2010 Green Car of ... Continue reading
Matthias Muller Appointed the New CEO of the Volkswagen Group
Sep 28, 2015
Müller remains Chairman of Porsche AG until a successor has been found Matthias Müller (62) has been appointed CEO of Volkswagen AG with immediate effect. This was decided by the Supervisory Board at its meeting in Wolfsburg today (Friday). Müller is currently Chairman of Porsche AG in Stuttgart. He will continue in ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Board Passes Resolutions for New Organization
Sep 28, 2015
The Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG approved a new management structure for the Group and the brands as well as for the North America region today (Friday) in Wolfsburg. The interim Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Berthold Huber, commented: "The new structure strengthens the brands and regions, gives the Gro ... Continue reading
Volkswagen: "We are working full speed on a solution."
Sep 28, 2015
In the press release dated September 22, 2015, the Volkswagen Group announced that Volkswagen Group vehicles worldwide are affected by the current issues regarding emissions. The internal evaluation revealed that approximately five million Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand vehicles are affected worldwide. Certain models ... Continue reading
Daimler Categorically Denies Any and All Allegations of Manipulation
Sep 25, 2015
In light of the ongoing assertions from the Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH), a non-government organisation, and the related speculation, Daimler AG once again clearly states that: We categorically deny the accusation of manipulating emission tests regarding our vehicles. A defeat device, a function which illegitimately redu ... Continue reading
BMW Group Statement Concerning the Current Discussion of Diesel Engines
Sep 25, 2015
BMW Group is committed to observing the legal requirements in each country and fulfilling all local testing requirements. In other words, our exhaust treatment systems are active whether rolling on the test bench or driving on the road. Clear, binding specifications and processes are in place through all phases of deve ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's CEO Winterkorn on Diesel Engine Emissions Scandal: "Terminating My Function as CEO"
Sep 24, 2015
"I am shocked by the events of the past few days. Above all, I am stunned that misconduct on such a scale was possible in the Volkswagen Group. As CEO I accept responsibility for the irregularities that have been found in diesel engines and have therefore requested the Supervisory Board to agree on terminating my funct ... Continue reading
Statement from the Executive Committee of Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG
Sep 24, 2015
In a meeting on Wednesday, September 23, the Executive Committee of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG discussed in detail the manipulation of emissions data of Volkswagen Group diesel engines and came to the following conclusions: 1. The Executive Committee takes this matter extremely seriously. The Executive Comm ... Continue reading
Statement of the Diesel Technology Forum Regarding Recent Events
Sep 24, 2015
The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement regarding clean diesel vehicles in the U.S. The Diesel Technology Forum does not comment on specific cases or circumstances involving individual companies and enforcement actions by the government. However, to the extent that these circumstances have raised que ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's CEO Winterkorn Does Resign After All +VIDEO
Sep 23, 2015
WOLFSBURG, Germany - September 23, 2015: Faced with the mounting scandal related to the software used in its diesel-powered vehicles, Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Volkswagen's CEO, has announced his resignation. This announcement comes one day after announcing his refusal to resign. In a written statement, Dr. Winterkorn sai ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Unveils New 2016 Passat With Striking Design, Innovative Technology And Enhanced Value
Sep 22, 2015
The Chattanooga-built Passat raises the bar in the midsize segment, offering new styling inside and out as well as a host of new connectivity and driver assistance features NEW YORK - September 22, 2015: Volkswagen of America, Inc. is pleased to announce the debut of the new 2016 Volkswagen Passat, a midsize sedan that ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Delivers 285,000 Light Vehicles Up to the End of August
Sep 22, 2015
Inconsistent trends on the markets New T6 with significant growth of 4.6 per cent Up to the end of August 2015, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles delivered 285,000 urban delivery vans, transport vehicles and pickups to customers globally. Sales of the brand are at a similar level as last year (January to August 2014: 287, ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Responds to the EPA
Sep 21, 2015
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board (EPA and CARB) revealed their findings that while testing diesel cars of the Volkswagen Group they have detected manipulations that violate American environmental standards. The Board of Management at Volkswagen AG takes these findings very ... Continue reading
Sep 21, 2015
Struggling in the U.S. Market Since 2012, the Revelation of Diesel Emissions Cheat Might Throw Back VW for Years to Come Frost & Sullivan Principal Consultant, Andrew Lee, Commenting on Martin Winterkorn Admitting Diesel Emissions Cheat in the U.S. The Volkswagen Group (VW), the biggest car manufacturer in the world, h ... Continue reading
Sep 20, 2015
* This is a big week in the automobile business as the important Frankfurt Motor Show, which marks the start of the new auto show season, began with previews for the press. The buzz is all about connectivity rather than horsepower and torque as has been in previous years. Porsche brought a beautiful concept called â ... Continue reading
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