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Volkswagen US chief steps down amid emission cheating scandal

In the latest, Volkswagen’s US chief is stepping down amid emissions cheating scandal that the company is embroiled in presently

Mar 10, 2016, 03:49 AM IST

German, French prosecutors widen net in VW emissions probe

VW, which until recently had ambitions to become the world's biggest carmaker, is battling to resolve its deepest- ever crisis sparked by revelations that it installed emissions-cheating software into 11 million diesel engines worldwide

Mar 09, 2016, 06:14 AM IST

Volkswagen faces more bad news from emissions scandal

Volkswagen`s second-largest shareholder expects more "unpleasant news" to emerge from an emissions-test rigging scandal after the carmaker in September admitted to manipulating pollution tests in the United States.

Mar 08, 2016, 15:21 PM IST

Can the T-Cross Breeze concept breathe new life into Volkswagen?

Volkswagen is using this year's Geneva Motor Show to start an aggressive move into the SUV market.

Mar 02, 2016, 09:31 AM IST

US judge gives VW a month to present diesel fix plan

A US judge has given Volkswagen one month to present a plan to fix diesel engine cars secretly outfitted with pollution cheat devices.

Feb 26, 2016, 10:40 AM IST

Volkswagen faces huge US lawsuit over pollution cheating

Volkswagen faces potentially huge damages to pay over pollution cheat devices on its diesel-engine cars in a class-action lawsuit filed in a San Francisco court this week.

Feb 24, 2016, 23:24 PM IST

Volkswagen cars' emission levels nine times more than the cap: Govt

Union Heavy Industries Minister Anant Geete Wednesday said Volkswagen cars have been found to be exceeding permissible emission limits by nine times in the country and the road transport ministry has been asked to take necessary action against the German auto major.

Feb 17, 2016, 22:26 PM IST

SIAM says no to import duty cut in EU FTA; Volkswagen in favour

With steps being taken up to resume India-EU FTA talks, automobile industry body SIAM Tuesday asked the government not to give in to the 28-nation bloc's demand to reduce import duties on fully-imported cars, even as German car maker Volkswagen came out in favour of such a cut.

Feb 16, 2016, 21:52 PM IST

Documents show Volkswagen resisted Takata air bag recall

Volkswagen resisted US government efforts to recall more cars and trucks to fix potentially deadly Takata air bags, telling safety regulators that a recall isn't necessary.

Feb 13, 2016, 05:24 AM IST

VW delays 2015 results, AGM as scandal effects unclear

Volkswagen has postponed publication of its financial results for 2015 and delayed its annual shareholders` meeting as the German carmaker struggles to put an exact price on its diesel emissions scandal.

Feb 06, 2016, 08:41 AM IST

Volkswagen does not comply with emission norms in India: Anant Geete

Volkswagen does not comply with India's emission norms and government will propose further action on the issue after getting a reply from the German firm, Union Heavy Industries Minister Anant Geete said Thursday.

Feb 04, 2016, 21:18 PM IST

Cars in India not equipped with "defeat device": Volkswagen

The Indian arm of German auto major Volkswagen Thursday denied violation of emission norms in the country and said its cars were not equipped with "defeat device".

Feb 04, 2016, 20:29 PM IST

2016 Volkswagen Polo and Vento launched with exciting new features

Volkswagen has introduced the 2016 Polo and Vento with a host of exciting new features.

Feb 02, 2016, 09:18 AM IST

EU seeks powers over car regulation after Volkswagen scandal

The European Commission, the executive arm of the 28-nation EU, said carmakers found cheating on pollution tests could face a fine of 30,000 euros ($32,600) per vehicle, with non-compliant cars wrongfully approved taken off European roads.

Jan 27, 2016, 21:56 PM IST

Toyota keeps top global automaker crown, sells 10.15 million in 2015

Toyota kept its title as the world's biggest automaker on Wednesday as it announced global sales of 10.15 million vehicles last year, outpacing scandal-hit Volkswagen and US rival General Motors.

 

Jan 27, 2016, 10:30 AM IST

Volkswagen to showcase compact sedan Ameo at Delhi Auto Expo

The Volkswagen Ameo will be manufactured at VW's Chakan facility in Maharashtra. It will compete with the likes of Maruti Swift Dzire, Hyundai Xcent, Honda Amaze, Tata Zest and Ford Figo Aspire.

Jan 20, 2016, 19:36 PM IST

Volkswagen recalls 78,083 vehicles in China

Starting from January 25, the recall involves a range of models including Tiguan, Magotan and Golf produced between January 22, 2009 and May 6, 2014, Xinhua news agency reported.

Jan 20, 2016, 17:47 PM IST

Volkswagen may buy back some cars in emissions scandal: CEO Matthias Mueller

German automaker Volkswagen may end up buying back some cars affected by the emissions scandal, its chief executive told CNBC in an interview.

Jan 12, 2016, 00:44 AM IST

Volkswagen to unveil compact sedan at Auto Expo next month

German auto major Volkswagen will unveil three new products, including its sub-4 metre compact sedan which has been designed specifically for the Indian market, at the Delhi Auto Expo next month.

Jan 11, 2016, 16:24 PM IST

VW chief apologises over emissions scandal on first US trip

Volkswagen chief executive Matthias Mueller has apologised for cheating diesel car emissions tests on his first official US visit since the scandal broke in September.

Jan 11, 2016, 07:42 AM IST