Dieselgate’s latest drama: claims of increased fuel consumption after emissions ‘fix’
Volkswagen is reportedly being investigated by German authorities after claims that its emissions "fix" leads to increased fuel consumption.
Volkswagen may miss latest diesel deadline
Volkswagen may miss an April 21 deadline to propose a fix for its delinquent diesel cars, according to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy.
The FTC is suing Volkswagen for deceiving customers with its ‘Clean Diesel’ ads
The Federal Trade Commission has filed suit against Volkswagen Group of America for deceiving customers with its “Clean Diesel” campaign.
‘Unexpected shutdowns’ prompt Volkswagen to recall 5,561 e-Golfs
Volkswagen is recalling all 2015-2016 model year e-Golfs due to a fault that can result in unexpected shutdowns and crashes.
After six months, Volkswagen still has no plan to fix its diesel cars
Volkswagen missed a March 24 deadline set by U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer to come up with a fix for its TDI diesel cars.
Volkswagen's 2017 Golf Alltrack is half crossover, half station wagon
Sitting an inch higher than the Sportwagen, the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack gets an off-road mode that comes in handy when the going gets tough.
Volkswagen whistleblower says he was fired for refusing to delete Dieselgate data
A former Volkswagen employee claims that he was terminated for refusing to delete data related to the brand’s Dieselgate scandal.
VW Group of America CEO Michael Horn steps down
Michael Horn is out as CEO of Volkswagen Group of America. He is the latest executive to step down in the wake of the ongoing diesel scandal.
VW may cut jobs in response to ‘Dieselgate’ fines
Volkswagen says it may cut jobs to deal with what it anticipates will be severe penalties related to its diesel-emissions cheating.
Oh my GTI! The Volkswagen TCR is a 330-hp racecar built just for you
Volkswagen has given the 330-hp Golf GTI TCR the seal of approval, meaning the vehicle will be handed over to customer racing teams soon.
Volkswagen’s Beetle Denim Convertible costs the same as 520 pairs of jeans
Volkswagen has released official pricing information for the 2016 Beetle Convertible Denim Special Edition.
Volkswagen might build an 80-mpg hybrid hatchback to take on the Prius
Volkswagen's Prius-fighting XL3 will reportedly use a hybrid drivetrain built around a 1.4-liter turbo four.
Volkswagen’s next concept previews a small, sub-Tiguan crossover
Volkswagen's yet-unnamed concept features a close-to-production design, and it previews a sub-Tiguan, Juke-fighting model tentatively set to arrive in 2018.
EPA may ask VW to build more electric cars
Volkswagen may be required to build more electric cars under an EPA mandate, according to a new report from a German newspaper.
Volkswagen CEO may have known about the emissions scandal much earlier than he let on
The New York Times reported that internal memos and emails from Volkswagen suggest executives knew about the emissions issue earlier than they let on.
VW attorney says owners will get ‘generous’ compensation
Volkswagen will offer a "generous" compensation package to owners, the attorney in charge of the compensation fund says.
Is Volkswagen developing a Chevy Bolt-fighting people’s EV?
Volkswagen's yet-unnamed people's EV will share most of its mechanical components with the next e-Golf.
Volkswagen will build a Tiguan sub-brand of crossovers, including a coupe and seven-seater
Volkswagen has revealed that it plans to build a Tiguan brand of models in all shapes and sizes.
Inspired by Porsche, Volkswagen could unleash a 300-hp GTI designed for the track
The lighter, faster Volkswagen GTI Clubsport hasn't been approved for production yet.
Volkswagen shows its hippie heart, approves the BUDD-e microbus for production
Volkswagen has reportedly approved its BUDD-e concept for production, reviving its iconic microbus shape.
Volkswagen’s diesel cheating was an ‘open secret’ among engineers, report says
A Volkswagen internal investigation shows that many employees knew about the company's diesel cheating, says a newspaper that claims to have seen it.
VW will give the Golf more tech features, and a 420-hp range-topping model
The seventh-gen Volkswagen Golf will get an available digital instrument cluster, and it will spawn a 420-horsepower range-topping hot hatch.
Volkswagen names another new executive, but still no diesel fix in sight
Volkswagen named Hinrich J. Woebcken as new head of its North American region. VW Group U.S. CEO Michael Horn will keep his position.
Watch this VW Passat and trailer pull off stunts that are (literally) unbelievable
Volkswagen demonstrated its new Trailer Assist feature in an ad that appears to show a car reversing at high speeds with a trailer.
Tread lightly in Volkswagen’s rugged-yet-efficient Tiguan GTE Active concept
Based on the new second-gen Volkswagen Tiguan, the concept can drive on electricity alone for up to 20 miles thanks to a 221-hp plug-in hybrid drivetrain.
Volkswagen could buy back 115,000 diesel cars, report says
Volkswagen could buy back 115,000 diesel cars in the U.S., according to a German newspaper report. Many people are already calling for buybacks.
Volkswagen's e-Golf Touch takes care of passenger and driver needs alike
Volkswagen has introduced the world's first compact car with gesture control functionality.
US Department of Justice sues VW, Audi, and Porsche for alleged Clean Air Act violations
On January 4, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil complaint against Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche for allegedly violating the Clean Air Act.
Happy 70th Birthday (sort of) to the original Volkswagen Beetle
70 years ago this week, the first Volkswagen Beetle rolled off the production line.
Volkswagen kills 'Das Auto' slogan in response to diesel scandal
Volkswagen will no longer use the "Das Auto" slogan that's appeared in company advertising since 2007.
Elon Musk and 44 other activists argue CA shouldn’t fine VW for cheating on emissions
In an open letter, the group argues Volkswagen should be forced to invest in the development of zero-emission cars.
VW names attorney for diesel claims program
Volkswagen has retained attorney Kenneth R. Feinberg to deal with customer claims related to the diesel-cheating scandal.
Auf wiedersehen: Volkswagen says its range-topping Phaeton is not long for this world
A brand new Volkswagen Phaeton powered by an all-electric drivetrain will be built in Dresden, Germany, starting in 2019.
VW reshuffles management in the wake of ‘dieselgate’
Volkswagen is cutting management positions and appointing executives to replace those who resigned in the wake of the "dieselgate" scandal.