News By Topic: Volkswagen

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Launches 2016 Apprenticeship Search

Mar 31, 2016

LONDON - March 31, 2016: As the summer school term and exam season approaches, many young people's thoughts will start to turn to what career route they will take in September. For those looking for a career in retail or engineering, a great starting point could be an apprenticeship, and - to that end - Volkswagen Comm ... Continue reading

First-ever IIHS New Car Headlight Ratings - Most Need Improvement

Mar 30, 2016

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Toyota Prius v is the only midsize car out of 31 evaluated to earn a good rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's first-ever headlight ratings.The best available headlights on 11 cars earn an acceptable rating, while nine only reach a marginal rating. Ten of the vehicles can't b ... Continue reading

FTC Charges Volkswagen Deceived Consumers with Its "Clean Diesel" Advertising Campaign

Mar 29, 2016

For Release March 29, 2016 Tags: Automobiles Bureau of Consumer Protection Consumer Protection Advertising and Marketing Environmental Marketing The Federal Trade Commission has charged that Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. deceived consumers with the advertising campaign it used to promote its supposedly “clean ... Continue reading

Sierra Club Comments On Federal Trade Commission Suit Against Volkswagen for False Advertising on "Clean Diesel" Campaign

Mar 29, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. March 29, 2016; Today, the Federal Trade Commission filed to sue Volkswagen for fraudulent advertising as a result of the diesel engine emissions scandal that came to light six months ago. The commission is seeking "permanent injunctive relief, rescission, restitution, the refund of monies paid, disgor ... Continue reading

New-Car Sales To Jump 8 Percent In March 2016

Mar 28, 2016

IRVINE, Calif., March 28, 2016 -- New-vehicle sales are expected to increase 8 percent year-over-year to a total of 1.66 million units in March 2016, resulting in an estimated 17.2 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source tru ... Continue reading

NHTSA RV RECALLS: 3/28/2016 - CHEVROLET, JAGUAR, VOLKSWAGEN, PORSCHE, MACK

Mar 28, 2016

SEE ALSO: RV Motoring Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall that creates 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 veh ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest March 21-27, 2016

Mar 27, 2016

* Everyone wants to attention and the trend in auto show media previews is to make announcements a day or two in advance. First in New York, two days ahead of media previews, was Ford Motor Company, Shelby American and Hertz unveiling a special run of performance-modified 2016 Ford Mustang GTs named the Shelby GT-H tha ... Continue reading

Nutson Reports: 2016 New York International Auto Show Press Preview Day 1

Mar 24, 2016

Nutson Reports: 2016 New York International Auto Show Press Preview Day 1 ... Continue reading

Most And Least Expensive Places In USA To Own a Car

Mar 21, 2016

LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2016 -- There's a $7,216 cost difference between owning a car in Michigan and New Hampshire, finds a new study from personal finance website GOBankingRates.com. The study considered the costs of six key factors affecting the expenses of owning a vehicle in all 50 U.S. states and the District of C ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Sued For $3.7B In Germany Over Diesel Scandal

Mar 15, 2016

Braunschweig Germany March 15, 2016; Karin Matussek writing for Bloomberg News reported that Volkswagen AG is being sued for 3.3 billion euros ($3.7 billion) over the cover-up of its polluting diesel engines, its biggest legal challenge in Germany after a wave of lawsuits in the U.S. centered on the scandal. The action ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - March 7-13, 2016

Mar 13, 2016

* Jeep is celebrating its 75th anniversary by creating seven concept vehicles for the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. The brand has traditionally created special off-roaders for the event but this year’s anniversary is an excuse to go all out. Our favorite may be the 707-hp Trailcat, essentially a Wranger ... Continue reading

Volkswagen America CEO Steps Down Amid Continuing Emissions Scandal +VIDEO

Mar 10, 2016

HERDON, VA - March 9, 2016: Volkswagen Group of America has announced the departure of Michael Horn, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. Through mutual agreement with Volkswagen AG, Horn will be leaving to pursue other opportunities effective immediately. On an interim basis, Hinrich J. Woebcken, who was re ... Continue reading

2016 World Car of the Year - Top Three Finalists In Five Categories Revealed in Geneva

Mar 9, 2016

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel GENEVA, Switzerland. March 2, 2016. During a press conference at the Geneva Auto Show on Tuesday, the top three finalists have been announced in five categories. The winners of the 2016 World Car of the Year, World Luxury Car, World Performance Car, World Green Ca ... Continue reading

Future Look At EV Batteries

Mar 4, 2016

Special to The Auto Channel From: Dr. Brian Morin President & COO of Dreamweaver International •There are technologies that can take >50% of the cost out of manufacturing batteries. •If the Tesla Model 3 and Chevy Bolt can achieve volume, these technologies and others are sure to be implemented. •Once im ... Continue reading

SUV Buyers Research 1997-2017 (Still The Best)

Mar 3, 2016

SUV Buyers Research 1997-2017 ... Continue reading