Volkswagen to recall 411,000 cars over rear seatbelt problem
German carmaker Volkswagen AG will recall about 220,000 of its new Polo vehicles in the coming weeks due to a problem with the rear seatbelt lock, it said on Friday, adding 191,000 cars of its Spanish unit Seat were also affected.
May 12, 2018, 07:04 AM IST
Top German court rules in favour of cities to ban diesel cars
There has been a global backlash against diesel-engine cars since Volkswagen admitted in 2015 to cheating US exhaust tests.
Feb 27, 2018, 23:10 PM IST
Volkswagen teases ID Vizzion concept ahead of Geneva motor show
Vizzion is a follow-up concept to the ID range of hatchbacks –ID Crozz SUV and ID Buzz.
Feb 22, 2018, 13:50 PM IST
Intel technology to power BMW, Nissan in autonomous driving
Intel will enable the largest scale virtual reality event to date with the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.
Jan 09, 2018, 11:48 AM IST
Volkswagen to hike prices by up to Rs 20,000 from January
The increase will be depending on the model across the Volkswagen product range in India, the company said in a statement.
Dec 14, 2017, 17:53 PM IST
Audi recalls almost 5,000 A8 models for emissions software updates
Audi is grappling with car recalls, prosecutor investigations and criticism from unions and managers over the diesel emissions scandal and its performance since news of the affair broke in 2015.
Nov 02, 2017, 17:48 PM IST
Dieselgate costs choke Volkswagen profits
VW reported net profit attributable to shareholders down 53.4 percent year-on-year, at 1.06 billion euros (USD 1.23 billion), but lifted its forecast for the full year despite the tumble.
Oct 27, 2017, 15:40 PM IST
Volkswagen targets 3% share in Indian passenger vehicle market
The company is looking to enhance its brand awareness, while also gradually strengthen its range of products in India to fill gaps in its portfolio and tap fast growing segments.
Oct 15, 2017, 11:01 AM IST
Volkswagen launches all-new Passat at introductory price of Rs 29.99 lakh
The 2017 Passat is Volkswagen's second launch in India this year after the Tiguan SUV.
Oct 10, 2017, 12:39 PM IST
Exclusive: Volkswagen seeks to curb competition from Skoda - sources
Skoda`s operating profit more than doubled over three years to 1.2 billion euros ($1.4 billion) in 2016, lifting its profit margin to 8.7 percent - second only to Porsche within the Volkswagen stable.
Oct 04, 2017, 19:28 PM IST
Volkswagen welcomes the festive season with Volksfest 2017
Volkswagen, Europe’s leading car manufacturer today announces the commencement of Volksfest 2017, a month long carnival for its existing and prospective customers.
Sep 07, 2017, 19:33 PM IST
1.82 million Volkswagens recalled in China over faulty fuel pump
German car giant Volkswagen and its two Chinese joint-ventures will recall 1.82 million vehicles in China, the country's top consumer watchdog said today, in a new setback for the scandal-hit company.
Sep 04, 2017, 15:11 PM IST
'Brand image, performance key factors for women car buyers'
Product performance and brand image are the most important factors for women car buyers and not exterior paint colour, says a study conducted by Singapore-based PremonAsia.
Aug 24, 2017, 12:57 PM IST
Volkswagen, Nvidia to cooperate on artificial intelligence
German carmaker Volkswagen said on Tuesday it would cooperate with U.S. chipmaker Nvidia on deep learning software that could be used to manage traffic flows or make it easier for humans to work with robots.
Jun 27, 2017, 12:11 PM IST
Volkswagen unveils new version of Polo subcompact
Volkswagen is unveiling a new version of its Polo subcompact, the sixth edition of a car that has sold 14 million units since it was introduced in 1975.
Jun 16, 2017, 19:43 PM IST
Volkswagen new Polo to be unveiled on June 16
German automaker Volkswagen has confirmed that the new Polo hatchback will be unveiled on June 16, 2017.
Jun 13, 2017, 13:48 PM IST
US economy grows at tepid 1.2%; business spending softens
The US economy slowed less than initially thought in the first quarter, but there are signs it could struggle to rebound sharply in the second quarter amid slowing business investment and moderate consumer spending.
May 26, 2017, 19:09 PM IST
Volkswagen launches premium carline Tiguan
Passenger car manufacturer Volkswagen on Wednesday launched its premium carline Tiguan with a starting price of Rs 27.68 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai).
May 24, 2017, 23:04 PM IST
Only 30% of recalled diesel vehicles rectified till now: Volkswagen
Over a year into the exercise, German auto major Volkswagen has been able to rectify only 30 percent of the 3.4 lakh recalled diesel vehicles it had equipped with defeat device that helped cheat emission tests in India.
Apr 23, 2017, 13:56 PM IST
Only 30% of recalled diesel vehicles rectified so far: Volkswagen
Over a year into the exercise, German auto major Volkswagen has been able to rectify only 30 percent of the 3.4 lakh recalled diesel vehicles it had equipped with defeat device that helped cheat emission tests in India.
Apr 23, 2017, 13:56 PM IST
