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Volkswagen to Recall Cheater Diesels in Australia
Volkswagen AG's Australian unit confirms it will recall about 96,000 diesel-powered vehicles that had been rigged by the company to cheat emission standards, Reuters reports.
France Plans to End Tax Breaks for Diesel Fuel
French government officials have agreed to begin equalizing taxes on diesel fuel and gasoline that would erase the current tax advantage for diesel in 5-7 years, Bloomberg News reports.
Mitsubishi Concept Teases Future Design, Autonomous Systems
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. says its eX concept electric vehicle previews the company's new "dynamic shield" styling that will be used throughout the carmaker's lineup.
Diesel Makers Get More Time to Comply with EU Standards
The makers of diesel-powered cars appear likely to get two more years to prove their vehicles comply with new EU emissions standards under real-world conditions, the Financial Times reports.
VW Knew of U.S. Diesel Emission Problem More than a Year Ago
Michael Horn, who heads Volkswagen AG operations in the U.S., is set to tell Congress on Thursday he was told in spring 2014 that some of VW's diesel-powered cars faced emission compliance issues.
New VW Chairman Asks for Patience on Diesel Emissions Scandal
Hans Dieter Poetsch, who as expected was named chairman of Volkswagen Group on Wednesday, says it will take time to determine who was responsible for rigging some of the company's diesel engines to cheat emission tests.
Senate Probes Tax Credits for VW’s “Clean” Diesels
A U.S. Senate panel is investigating whether Volkswagen AG committed tax-credit fraud by promoting the fuel efficiency of cars equipped with diesel engines configured to cheat on federal emission tests.
Alcoa—Not Aluminum This Time
When you say “Alcoa” in this industry, the first thought of those in the steel industry probably runs to the 2015 F-150 and then to a word that we can’t use here.
FCA, Ford Target Disgruntled VW Customers in Europe
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Ford are offering sales incentives specifically for current Volkswagen customers in Europe in a bid to lure owners disgruntled by VW's diesel emission test scandal.
VW Plans January Recall for Cheater Diesels in Europe
Volkswagen Group CEO Matthias Mueller says the company plans in January to begin a European recall of diesel-powered cars that were rigged to cheat government emission tests.