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NewsJanuary 5, 2016

Feds Sue Volkswagen Over Diesel Fix

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed suit against Volkswagen on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over 600,000 vehicles that included software designed to cheat emissions testing for engines that couldn't meet federal Clean Air Act standards.

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NewsJanuary 4, 2016

Audi A6, A7 Sedans Recalled for Air Bags

The recall, set to get under way next month, covers more than 21,000 luxury cars in the 2012 and 2013 model years.

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NewsDecember 22, 2015

CARB Extends Volkswagen's Diesel Recall Plan Deadline

Environmental regulators have given Volkswagen until Jan. 14 to gain approve for a diesel emissions repair plan relating to the automaker's 2.0L engine that used cheat software to evade emissions tests.

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NewsDecember 22, 2015

Multiple EVs Debuting at Consumer Electronics Show

The production-ready Chevrolet Bolt EV is scheduled to make its debut at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which will occur in Las Vegas from Jan. 6-9, along with other concept vehicles from various automotive manufacturers.

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NewsDecember 11, 2015

VW Diesel Scandal Result of 'Chain of Mistakes'

Volkswagen engineers installed cheat software in their U.S. diesel vehicles because they "quite simply could not find a way to meet the tougher" standards limiting nitrogen oxide pollutants, the company's chairman told reporters this week.

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Driving Notesby Paul ClintonDecember 4, 2015

2016 Volkswagen Passat

The Passat, Volkswagen's top fleet seller, enters the 2016-MY with plenty of new safety and connectivity features, sportier styling, and LED lighting that annihilates dark corners around a driveway.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffDecember 2, 2015

Volkswagen's 2016 Passat Sedan

Volkswagen has updated its top-selling fleet vehicle, the Passat mid-size sedan, for the 2016-MY with a new sportier trim level and upgraded technology, including driver assist systems. Photos by Vince Taroc.

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NewsDecember 1, 2015

VW Outlines European Engine Fix to German Authorities

The Volkswagen Group has presented specific technical measures for the EA 189 engines affected with a displacement of 1.6L and 2.0L to the German Federal Motor Transport Authority.

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NewsNovember 25, 2015

CARB Orders Recall of Diesel Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche Vehicles

The California Air Resources Board has ordered a recall of diesel-powered Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine that contain improper emission control devices.

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NewsNovember 24, 2015

Audi to Update Diesel Emissions Software

Audi will revise, document, and resubmit for approval certain parameters of the engine-management software used in the 3.0L V-6 TDI diesel engine the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has claimed violates clean-air laws, the automaker has announced.

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