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.
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.
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.
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.
Volkswagen teases its new electric concept ahead of CES — could it be the new Microbus?
Volkswagen has published a teaser image of its new electric concept, which is scheduled to debut at CES 2016.
Volkswagen blames 'chain of errors' for diesel scandal
Volkswagen says it completed an internal investigation into the causes behind the ongoing diesel emissions scandal.
A new chapter: VW exec to keynote CES 2016, will debut new electric concept car
The Consumer Technology Association has announced that Volkswagen’s head of passenger cars, Dr. Herbert Diess, will keynote CES 2016.
To pay off its epic loan, Volkswagen may need to sell its luxury brands
In the latest episode of the saga, collapsing sales may force Volkswagen to sell some of its high-end luxury brands, including Bentley, Lamborghini, and Ducati
Did VW know fuel efficiency numbers were off a year ago?
Executives at Volkswagen knew fuel efficiency numbers were off a year ago, according to a new report from German newspaper Bild Am Sonntag.
Volkswagen submits proposal for diesel-car fix
Volkswagen submitted a proposed fix for diesel cars equipped with "defeat device" software to the U.S. EPA and California Air Resources Board.
Volkswagen staff appear to be using Google Glass at work
It seems as if Volkswagen logistics staff are using Google Glass for work. It certainly looks that way, with the car company issuing what it describes as "3D smart glasses" to a number of employees following a successful three-month trial.
Germany investigates Volkswagen for tax evasion related to CO2 understatement
Volkswagen is under investigation for tax evasion in Germany, relating to understatements of CO2 emissions the company recently admitted to.
Damage limitation: VW apologizes for emissions scandal in full-page newspaper ads
VW on Sunday took out a series of full-page ads in major U.S. newspapers apologizing for the recent emissions scandal while promising to "make things right." The marketing effort follows the unveiling last week of a "goodwill package" for affected car owners.
Audi and VW join Porsche, stop sales of ‘cheating’ diesels
Audi and Volkswagen are reportedly following Porsche by stopping sales of diesel models recently called out by the EPA.
Hands Up Don't Sell!: Porsche issues stop-sale order for Cayenne Diesel
Porsche Cayenne Diesel are being halted indefinitely as the scope of the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal widens to more models.
From bad to worse: Now VW says 800,000 of its vehicles have CO2 issues
The nightmare is far from over for VW. The German automaker said Tuesday it's now uncovered "unexplained inconsistencies" regarding levels of carbon dioxide output with 800,000 of its mostly diesel vehicles.
Fresh accusations drag Porsche into VW emissions cheating scandal
There's more trouble for VW as the Environmental Protection Agency on Monday accused the company of rigging emissions tests on thousands of six-cylinder diesel engines in Porsche, Audi, and VW vehicles.