CAA-Quebec Urges Canadian Authorities To Focus On VW TDI Owners
Jul 4, 2016
QUEBEC CITY, July 4, 2016- Responding to the out-of-court settlement that Volkswagen is set to sign with federal authorities in the U.S. in the aftermath of the so-called dirty diesel scandal, CAA-Quebec believes it is time Canadian authorities took concrete actions on behalf of the approximately 100,000 consumers on t ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS - June 27-July 3, 2016: Audi, Volkswagen, Daimler Vans, Buses, Trailers
Jul 4, 2016
NHTSA RECALLS - June 27-July 3, 2016: Audi, Volkswagen, Daimler Vans, Buses, Trailers ... Continue reading
Jul 3, 2016
* The driver of a Tesla Model S sedan was killed in a collision while the car was in the semi-autonomous Autopilot mode. NHTSA is investigating. Reports say the Tesla failed to apply brakes when a tractor-trailer turned in front of it. Tesla said that the white trailer against the bright sky combined with the high ride ... Continue reading
CarGurus Survey Uncovers Uncertainty and Communication Frustrations Among Volkswagen Diesel Owners
Jul 1, 2016
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 1, 2016 -- CarGurus,car shopping website conducted a survey among Volkswagen TDI owners to gather their opinions around the recently announced "Dieselgate" scandal settlement. While the buyback is historic for the automotive industry, not all affected owners agree it went far enough. According to ... Continue reading
VW Believes It Able To Repair 85,000 Vehicles With Polluting 3.0 TDI Engines
Jun 30, 2016
Washington DC June 30, 2016; Reuters reported that a Volkswagen lawyer Robert Giuffra said the automaker believed the VW, Audi and Porsche diesel cars and SUVs with a 3.0-liter TDI engine were fixable and that the fix will not be "complicated" or negatively impact the vehicles' performance. The vehicles at issue includ ... Continue reading
VOLKSWAGEN REACHES DIESEL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS
Jun 28, 2016
VOLKSWAGEN REACHES SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH U.S. FEDERAL REGULATORS, PRIVATE PLAINTIFFS AND 44 U.S. STATES ON TDI DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLES Proposed settlement program includes vehicle buybacks and lease terminations, emissions modifications (if approved) and cash payments to affected customers for approximately 475,000 ... Continue reading
Jun 26, 2016
* Kia is the new king. The revered 2016 JD Power Initial Quality Survey results were presented to the Automotive Press Association in Detroit this week with some surprising results. The annual survey measures the number of problems experienced by owners per 100 new vehicles within the first 90 days or service. For the ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2016
Volkswagen also simplifies model lineups to put the emphasis on value Golf Alltrack adds all-wheel-drive ability and rugged off-road looks to the fun-to-drive and practical Golf SportWagen Golf SportWagen receives 4Motion® all-wheel-drive option Beetle range complemented by Dune Convertible, revised Classic models, ... Continue reading
Volkswagen to Pay $10 Billion to U.S. Diesel Owners
Jun 24, 2016
Volkswagen will reportedly pay up to $7,000 apiece to owners of its diesel cars that were rigged to cheat U.S. emission standards under a $10 billion settlement that is scheduled to be submitted to a federal judge next week. According to The Detroit News, the payouts will go to 482,000 owners of U.S. diesel vehicles on ... Continue reading
Oh MAMA - Topless in Wisconsin By Larry Nutson
Jun 8, 2016
FIND YOUR: Perfect New Convertible Match Topless in Wisconsin By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_5551) Did that title get your attention? Well, this story is about cars. Convertible cars. Drop tops. Soft tops. Rag tops. ... Continue reading
Jun 5, 2016
* There were fewer footstep in U.S. auto dealers in May. Sales dropped 6% compared to last May, totaling 1.54 million. GM was down 18%, Ford down 6%, Toyota down 10%, Honda down 5%, and Nissan down 1%. FCA was up 1%. Some speculate that production volume is too high and therefore more incentives are needed to move the ... Continue reading
The Next VW Golf is Due in 2019--Complete with New Power Technology
May 31, 2016
The family cars of the next decade will be some of the most economical mainstream cars ever built, thanks to a raft of cutting-edge technologies which are already being worked on, according to a new report by Autocar. The worldâs oldest and most respected motoring title has revealed the top five new technologies t ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS - May 16-22, 2016: Subaru, Ford, Jeep, Volkswagen, RAM, Itasca, Forest River
May 23, 2016
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicl ... Continue reading
U.S. International Trade Commission Votes to Investigate Patent Infringement by VW, Audi, Porsche
May 18, 2016
BALTIMOREâPaice, a pioneer in the development of hybrid vehicle technology, announced today that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has voted to institute a formal investigation of Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche based on Paiceâs complaint of infringement of Paiceâs hybrid vehicle patents. An of ... Continue reading
"Time-Warp" Love Bug Ready For New Owner After 42 Years
May 16, 2016
A 42 year old Volkswagen Beetle, that has covered just 90 km, has been discovered in time warp condition and will be sold at Silverstone Auctionsâ Classic Race Aarhus Auction in Denmark on 28th and 29th May. LONDON - May 16, 2016: Unique is a word often used incorrectly, but in the case of this 1974 Beetle, it is ... Continue reading
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