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Sep
22nd

Volkswagen brand takes image hit as perception scores plummet

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The growing emissions scandal at Volkswagen is starting to harm the automaker's brand image on social media and beyond, although its Audi brand appears to be sheltered some, according to new data.
Sep
22nd

Buick lineup to embrace face of Avenir concept

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Buick's next-generation LaCrosse sedan will adopt the face of the buzzed-about Avenir concept when it goes on sale in the U.S. next year, a look that will spread across the brand's lineup over the next few years.
Sep
22nd

Germany opens VW probe as political pressure increases

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The German government set up an investigative commission that will visit VW headquarters in Wolfsburg this week after revelations that the automaker cheated on emissions rules in the U.S.
Sep
22nd

German transport ministry to start fact-finding at VW this week

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Germany's transport ministry will send a fact-finding committee to Volkswagen this week. The committee will examine whether VW vehicles are built and tested according to German and European rules.
Sep
22nd

Volkswagen offers U.S. dealers financial assistance

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Volkswagen of America has rolled out a series of financial assistance programs to compensate its U.S. dealers amid the company's diesel emissions scandal. The scandal comes at a time when VW's roughly 650 U.S.
Sep
22nd

Diesel test report cites emissions gaps at other automakers

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A European environmental group issued a report this month that suggested other automakers in addition to Volkswagen and Audi may use software or other technology to enable their diesel vehicles to perform better in emissions testing than in actual,...
Sep
22nd

FRANCE: Paris wades into VW storm and demands inquiry

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France's Energy Minister has demanded national automakers ensure similar testing procedures to those currently engulfing Volkswagen in the US have not been carried out as an "in depth inquiry" is launched.
Sep
22nd

Diesel scandal at VW threatens ‘Made in Germany’ image

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Until last Friday, the mighty Volkswagen brand symbolized German engineering prowess and reliability. In just four days, that has changed radically. A scandal over cheating on U.S.
Sep
22nd

UK: SMMT asks for new EC emissions test as VW storm swirls

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Britain's Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) says it is seeking a new emissions test from the European Commission (EC) as the diesel testing storm swirling around Volkswagen gathers pace.
Sep
22nd

Rosekind says VW’s deception weakens confidence in auto safety

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NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind said today the emissions crisis at Volkswagen -- along with major recent recalls at General Motors, Takata and elsewhere -- weakens confidence in the auto industry.
Sep
22nd

Bosch says it makes components at center of VW emissions probe

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Bosch said it delivered components to VW that are now at the center of a probe into rigged emissions tests of diesel-powered vehicles. But the supplier said responsibility for application and integration of the components lay with VW.
Sep
22nd

Bosch says VW responsible for configuring diesel engine parts

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Bosch said it had delivered components including delivery and metering modules for exhaust gas treatment and common rail injection systems to VW Group but responsibility for configuring handling characteristics of components lies with Volkswagen.
Sep
22nd

EU in contact with VW, U.S. authorities on emissions tests

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EU regulators said they are in contact with Volkswagen and U.S. authorities following the automaker's admission it had rigged emissions tests, and called on member states to rigorously enforce the relevant law.
Sep
22nd

Nissan gives Altima a midcycle jolt for 2016

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The 2016 Altima, which goes on sale in mid-November, receives a restyled body, new front and rear lights, new wheel designs, a revamped interior and new center stack, reshaped seats and new interior materials.
Sep
22nd

GERMANY: Cyber attackers under supplier Harman’s scrutiny

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Internet-enabled cars have transformed the lives of drivers. Cars are now mobile offices and home entertainment systems on wheels while being packed with advanced driver assistance systems impossible without connectivity. They can even alert the emergency services while pinpointing their exact position after a breakdown or accident.
Sep
22nd

Winterkorn ‘endlessly sorry’ for diesel emission scandal; VW denies report of CEO’s ouster

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VW CEO Martin Winterkorn today apologized again for the carmaker's cheating of diesel emission rules in the United States and pledged full cooperation with authorities involved.
Sep
22nd

VW denies report that Winterkorn will be replaced by Porsche boss

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VW denied a report that CEO Martin Winterkorn will be replaced by Porsche boss Matthias Mueller. Winterkorn apologized again for the carmaker's cheating of diesel emission rules in the U.S. and pledged full cooperation with authorities involved.
Sep
22nd

GERMANY: Plastic Omnium puts blue water between it and VW

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Plastic Omnium has moved swiftly to distance itself from the Volkswagen diesel emissions data furore, which some have speculated could see the German automaker landed with astonishing fines of up to US$18bn in the US alone..
Sep
22nd

New Toyota Hilux in Euro spec – pictures

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Sep
22nd

VW’s U.S. chief apologizes for diesel dupe: ‘We have totally screwed up’

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Volkswagen's top U.S. executive was profusely apologetic for the diesel-emissions cheating scandal that emerged on Friday and vowed to win back the trust of the U.S. consumer.
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