New remote unlock hack compounds VW’s problems
Researchers have discovered that a relatively simple hack makes it easy to break into most VW vehicles manufactured since 1995.
100 million Volkswagen vehicles can be unlocked wirelessly by hacker thieves
Researchers found separate hacks for remote key fob codes to unlock cars. Most VW Group vehicles made since 1995 and millions of other cars are vulnerable.
VW’s new filter cuts gas engine soot, and by quite a lot
Volkswagen Group announced it will use gasoline particulate filters to reduce emissions. The company claims GPFs cut particulate matter by 90 percent.
EPA approves sales of 2017 BMW diesels after a delay for more testing
The EPA approved 2017 BMW diesel models for sale, although diesels from rival Mercedes are still being held up.
It won hearts at CES and now the VW BUDD-e is named Concept Truck of the Year
After rave ratings at its CES debut, the VW BUDD-e concept minibus was given the nod for production. Now it has won the Concept Truck of the Year award.
The fix is in: VW’s 2.0-liter diesel settlement granted preliminary approval
Volkswagen has announced that its 2.0-liter diesel settlement program has been preliminarily approved by a U.S. District Court judge.
A GTI'd Volkswagen Passat exists … will we see it in showrooms?
The hot-rodded Volkswagen Passat could get the same 2.0-liter turbo four that's found under the hood of the GTI.
Volkswagen will continue to sell diesels, but not in large numbers
Volkswagen won't stop selling diesel cars in the U.S., but will deemphasize them following the "Dieselgate" emissions scandal.
Dieselgate redux – regulators nix VW 3.0L diesel repair plan
Volkswagen's plan to repair 85,000 U.S. 3.0L diesel cars has been rejected by California's Air Resources Board. The parties are still in talks.
LG Electronics and VW want to empower your car to run your smart home
LG and VW announced a development collaboration on what the two companies referred to as the "next-generation platform" of car connectivity.
Dieselgate: VW says 3-liter diesels can likely be repaired instead of bought back
Owners of the cheating 2.0 liter diesel-powered VW Group cars are to be offered buybacks; a smaller group of 3.0 liter cars could be repaired without them.
Volvo has been suspicious of Volkswagen's TDI diesel engine for years
Volvo wanted to sell diesels in the United States, but it couldn't match the TDI in terms of fuel economy, emissions, and performance.
VW to pay up for Dieselgate — $15 billion plus and it's not over yet
VW's U.S. settlement for 475,000 vehicles with diesel emissions software cheats are due today. The total is more than $15 billion.
Integrity, trust and future tech developments on VW annual meeting agenda
VW Group CEO Müller presented the company's plan for the next decade at the annual meeting, including electrification, driverless cars, and diesel recalls.
Volkswagen may cut 40 models across its many brands
Volkswagen may cut at least 40 models across its many brands in response to the diesel scandal, according to German business publication Handelsblatt.
Former Volkswagen CEO under investigation for possible market manipulation
Former Volkswagen AG CEO Martin Winterkorn is the target of a criminal investigation for possible market manipulation.
Judge extends Volkswagen diesel settlement deadline
Volkswagen and U.S. regulators will get one more week to finalize the diesel settlement announced in April. The new deadline is June 28.
Could Volkswagen-owned Skoda return to the United States?
Skoda recently raised eyebrows by filing several trademark applications in the United States.
Here’s how Volkswagen plans to sell 1M electrified cars annually
Volkswagen is working on a modular platform for EVs, while Porsche and Audi are each designing long-range EVs that will hit the market in a few years.
Volkswagen reportedly on track to finalize diesel settlement
Volkswagen, federal regulators, and attorneys representing VW owners are reportedly making progress in finalizing a diesel settlement.
Gett picks up a $300 million investment from Volkswagen
On Tuesday, Volkswagen announced a $300 million strategic investment in Gett, the on-demand transportation service with a significant presence in Europe.
Volkswagen leverages new battery technology to ease electric vehicle range anxiety
The updated Volkswagen e-Golf will receive a bigger battery pack that will allow it to drive for up to 186 miles on a single charge.
Why Volkswagen's new SUV is so crucial to its future
Volkswagen completed the first test body for its new midsize SUV at the Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant that will eventually mass-produce the truck.
Volkswagen’s 310-hp Golf GTI is the new king of the ‘Ring
The 310-horsepower Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S is the fastest front-wheel drive car ever to lap the Nurburgring.
Need to tow? Volkswagen’s updated Amarok offers more power than ever
The most noteworthy update is found under the hood, where the Volkswagen Amarok is offered with a V6 engine for the first time.
VW's crossover barrage continues in Beijing with the T-Prime Concept GTE
The Volkswagen T-Prime Concept GTE is a plug-in hybrid full-size crossover concept that likely previews a future production model.
Volkswagen will buy back some diesel cars, modify others
Volkswagen has reached a preliminary settlement with the U.S. government on how it will deal with diesel cars equipped with emissions-cheating software.
Volkswagen may try to clean up ‘dieselgate’ mess with buy-back plan
Volkswagen is in trouble after admitting to cheating on emissions tests for a huge number of cars, now they may offer to buy them all back.
To amend for Dieselgate, Volkswagen will buy back nearly 500,000 US vehicles
On April 21, Volkswagen went before a federal judge in San Francisco and agreed to buy back or repair 500,000 diesel vehicles in the U.S.
Could this high-tech Volkswagen concept preview the next-generation Touareg?
Volkswagen's yet-unnamed Beijing concept is a large, premium SUV that could preview the next-generation Touareg.
VW has a new US CEO, but still no plan for its offending diesels
Volkswagen named Hinrich Woebcken, its current North American brand boss, as its new U.S. CEO and replacement for Michael Horn.
Should we add the Volkswagen Beetle to the endangered species list?
Volkswagen's retro-inspired Beetle will allegedly be axed at the end of its life cycle because sales are low at best.
VW’s next bit of diesel damage control may be to cut executive bonuses
Volkswagen may cut executive bonuses as pressure from the ongoing diesel scandal continues, a new report says.
Volkswagen takes advantage of new regulations to build a faster Polo rally car
The 2017 Volkswagen Polo R WRC gets a more aggressive-looking body kit, and a 380-horsepower turbo four.