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The difference between diesel- and gasoline-powered cars
Although gas- and diesel-powered engines both burn fuel, the way they operate is fundamentally different. There are several major differences between the two.
Mercedes-Benz is pessimistic about the future of U.S. diesels
Mercedes-Benz is conducting market research to determine whether it is worthwhile to continue selling diesel cars in the U.S.
As it works to recover from its diesel emissions scandal, VW will cut 30,000 jobs
Volkswagen will cut 30,000 jobs in Germany as it moves to recover from the "Dieselgate" emissions scandal and boost profits.
Chrysler and Cummins are latest companies accused of emissions cheating
Chrysler and Cummins were named in a class-action lawsuit alleging the two companies conspired to hide excess emissions from diesel pickup trucks.
Federal judge approves Volkswagen 2.0-liter diesel settlement
The Volkswagen diesel settlement for 2.0-liter four-cylinder cars was approved by a federal judge yesterday. Volkswagen can now implement its terms.
Chargepoint CEO says Dieselgate penalty gives VW $2 billion in Monopoly money
Volkswagen is required to spend $2 billion on EV education and charging stations. Some worry it could selectively help and hurt other companies.
Real-world emissions tests will result in larger engines
European car makers shrank engines to meet emissions standards, but testing didn't account for real-world engine loads. Now engines will get bigger.
Dieselgate’s first blood drawn: Volkswagen engineer charged and pleads guilty
A Volkswagen engineer has pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges in connection with the company's diesel engine emissions scandal.
VW and its U.S. dealers reach proposed settlement over ‘Dieselgate’ scandal
Volkswagen and its U.S. dealers reached a proposed settlement over grievances related to the German carmaker's diesel emissions scandal.
Volkswagen could face criminal charges in the U.S.
While it may seem that everyone is investigating Volkswagen, the Department of Justice reportedly has enough evidence to support criminal charges.
EPA approves sales of 2017 BMW diesels after a delay for more testing
The EPA approved 2017 BMW diesel models for sale, although diesels from rival Mercedes are still being held up.
The fix is in: VW’s 2.0-liter diesel settlement granted preliminary approval
Volkswagen has announced that its 2.0-liter diesel settlement program has been preliminarily approved by a U.S. District Court judge.
Volkswagen will continue to sell diesels, but not in large numbers
Volkswagen won't stop selling diesel cars in the U.S., but will deemphasize them following the "Dieselgate" emissions scandal.
Dieselgate redux – regulators nix VW 3.0L diesel repair plan
Volkswagen's plan to repair 85,000 U.S. 3.0L diesel cars has been rejected by California's Air Resources Board. The parties are still in talks.
Dieselgate: VW says 3-liter diesels can likely be repaired instead of bought back
Owners of the cheating 2.0 liter diesel-powered VW Group cars are to be offered buybacks; a smaller group of 3.0 liter cars could be repaired without them.
VW to pay up for Dieselgate — $15 billion plus and it's not over yet
VW's U.S. settlement for 475,000 vehicles with diesel emissions software cheats are due today. The total is more than $15 billion.
Lawsuit alleges Chevrolet Cruze Diesel used illegal software on emissions tests
The Chevrolet Cruze Diesel is the subject of class-action lawsuit alleging General Motors equipped it with a VW-like "defeat device."
Integrity, trust and future tech developments on VW annual meeting agenda
VW Group CEO Müller presented the company's plan for the next decade at the annual meeting, including electrification, driverless cars, and diesel recalls.
Volkswagen may cut 40 models across its many brands
Volkswagen may cut at least 40 models across its many brands in response to the diesel scandal, according to German business publication Handelsblatt.
Former Volkswagen CEO under investigation for possible market manipulation
Former Volkswagen AG CEO Martin Winterkorn is the target of a criminal investigation for possible market manipulation.
Judge extends Volkswagen diesel settlement deadline
Volkswagen and U.S. regulators will get one more week to finalize the diesel settlement announced in April. The new deadline is June 28.
VW’s new direction: 2 to 3 million all-electric cars annually by 2025
Shifting focus from DieselGate, Volkswagen quantifies e-car plans, promising 2 to 3 million all-electric cars yearly by 2025.