Volkswagen

US expands Volkswagen pollution-skirting probe to other carmakers

The US government has expanded its investigation of pollution-skirting devices in diesel vehicles to other manufacturers after Volkswagen admitted it used them to thwart US environmental standards.

Sep 22, 2015, 01:53 AM IST

Volkswagen shares end day 17.14% lower on false emission data scam

Shares in German auto giant Volkswagen ended the day 17.14 percent lower on the Frankfurt stock exchange on Monday after it emerged that nearly half a million of its diesel cars in the United States had been fitted with software that falsified emissions data.

Sep 21, 2015, 16:39 PM IST

VW orders probe into violation of US emission rules

German carmaker Volkswagen (VW) said it had ordered an external investigation of the violation of US emission rules.

Sep 21, 2015, 12:23 PM IST

Porsche CEO bids to run sports car brands in revamped VW

Porsche`s top executive is bidding to lead sports car operations at its parent Volkswagen as Europe`s biggest automaker adopts a new structure to boost foreign sales and profits.

Sep 16, 2015, 09:25 AM IST

World`s 10 biggest automakers sued over deadly keyless ignitions

Ten of the world`s biggest automakers were sued on Wednesday by U.S. consumers who claim they concealed the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning in more than 5 million vehicles equipped with keyless ignitions, leading to 13 deaths.

Aug 27, 2015, 09:20 AM IST

Volkswagen Q2 profit grows on Europe recovery, cost cuts

Volkswagen posted higher quarterly profit on a strengthening European autos recovery and cost cuts but lowered its sales guidance as demand in China slows.

Jul 29, 2015, 13:18 PM IST

Volkswagen overtakes Toyota as world's biggest automaker

Toyota said it sold 5.02 million vehicles worldwide between January and June, falling below earlier figures from Volkswagen of 5.04 million units shifted in the same period.

Jul 28, 2015, 13:32 PM IST

Daimler says hacking concerns drive Nokia maps bid

Germany`s premium car makers are close to a deal to buy Nokia`s HERE for between 2.5 billion and 3 billion euros.

Jul 23, 2015, 15:17 PM IST

Volkswagen to launch 5 products in India in next two years

The company kicked off the programme with the launch of a new version of its mid-sized sedan Vento priced between Rs 7.85 lakh and Rs 11.87 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Jun 23, 2015, 15:54 PM IST

Volkswagen new Vento hits Indian roads; price starts at Rs 7.70 lakh

The new Vento is available with a range of four-cylinder engines - 1.6 MPI, 1.2 TSI and 1.5 TDI power plants.

Jun 23, 2015, 11:23 AM IST

Audi CEO's privacy appeal takes aim at Google's car push

Volkswagen`s Audi will take a stringent line on guarding customers` data, the carmaker`s chief executive said on Tuesday, in a thinly veiled swipe at new rival Google Inc..

Jun 09, 2015, 22:32 PM IST

Volkswagen's India-specific Sedan coming next year

It will be a compact Sedan and compatible with Indian conditions. The rollout will be most likely during next year.

May 29, 2015, 17:15 PM IST

Volkswagen group sales fall for first time in years

Deliveries at the 12-brand group including luxury division Audi and sports-car maker Porsche slid 1.3 percent year-on-year to 853,200 cars, VW said on Friday.

May 16, 2015, 01:01 AM IST

BMW one big, happy family as squabbles damage rival Volkswagen

The comments from Stefan Quandt, whose family controls a stake of almost 47 percent in the Bavarian carmaker, highlight the contrasting fortunes at two of Germany`s most influential companies.

May 13, 2015, 23:34 PM IST

Volkswagen's Apple Watch app notifies when driver speeds

German car maker manufacturer Volkswagen has announced that it is launching an Apple Watch app.

May 06, 2015, 17:34 PM IST

Volkswagen India to launch 4 new car models in next 2 years

The new cars from the VW stable will be a new SUV, a premium sedan, luxury hatchback and a facelifted car.

May 06, 2015, 10:42 AM IST

Volkswagen India sales up 18% in April

Volkswagen India Monday reported 17.77 percent increase in sales at 3,572 units in April.

May 04, 2015, 19:27 PM IST

VW Q1 profit jumps 17% on Europe recovery, cost cuts

Volkswagen increased operating profit in the first quarter on cost cuts and improving European auto demand, winning some respite after the shock ouster of Chairman Ferdinand Piech.

Apr 29, 2015, 13:25 PM IST

Volkswagen chairman Piech resigns after dispute over CEO

Ferdinand Piech, chairman of the board of Volkswagen AG and a major figure in the German auto industry, has stepped down after clashing with other board members over his criticism of the company's CEO.

Apr 26, 2015, 08:52 AM IST