News By Topic: Volkswagen

Update for Volkswagen's Executive Meeting on September 20, 2015

Oct 2, 2015

In seven hours of intense discussions the Executive Committee of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG yesterday (September 30) discussed the current status with respect to the manipulation of diesel engine exhaust emissions. The Executive Committee will make proposals to the Supervisory Board concerning the further h ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Reports September Sales

Oct 1, 2015

September sales total 26,141 units, a .56 percent increase over September 2014 The all-new Golf family of vehicles delivered 5,251 units, a 50.6 percent increase over the previous September Golf GTI delivered 1,825 units for the month, a 14.1 percent increase, marking the best September on record Tiguan delivered 2,972 ... Continue reading

Dr. Winfried Vahland Appoint as President and CEO, Volkswagen North American Region

Sep 30, 2015

As part of decentralization of its company activities, Volkswagen Group is strengthening the North American region and is combining its activities in the USA, Mexico and Canada into the newly formed North American Region (NAR). The Supervisory Board has appointed Prof. Dr. Winfried Vahland to take over all responsibili ... Continue reading

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