Is Volkswagen Even Trying To Make Up For Dieselgate?
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has rejected Volkswagen’s initial plan to remedy the chaos caused by the “defeat device” scandal that has rocked the automobile industry and environmental regulators all over the world. The EPA has given CARB the lead on finding a solution to the scandal VW admitted to in September, but what […]
Why Is Volkswagen Giving Whistleblowers Amnesty?
As Volkswagen comes under scrutiny, its CEO Martin Winterkorn reluctantly announced his resignation from the company. Though he continued to deny any knowledge of the defeat device software that eventually caused dieselgate—and his downfall—the CEO accepted responsibility for the “irregularities” and stepped down, making way for Porsche boss Matthias Mueller to take his place. However, […]
Has Volkswagen Come Up With A Dieselgate Solution?
European news outlets are reporting that VW has come up with a solution for the vehicles affected by the dieselgate scandal. The fix is supposed to take less than an hour to install, but will it work for American TDI diesels? Has Volkswagen Come Up With A Dieselgate Solution? The fix varies for different engines, […]
Volkswagen Offers Cash And Dealer Credit To Victims: Should They Take It?
Dieselgate is growing larger, and Volkswagen is getting desperate to save its reputation. Rumors are swirling internationally that the company is going to roll out incentive programs as a stopgap for repairs, and America is one of the first places to receive these incentives. Volkswagen Offers Cash And Dealer Credit Sources are claiming that Volkswagen […]
The EPA Says Porsche And Audi SUVs Have Defeat Devices Too: VW Denies Charges
Volkswagen was caught in a web of lies when it was discovered that several of its car models were using “defeat device” software to fool the EPA and pass emissions tests. The company admitted to the deception and has been working to repair its reputation ever since. However, the deception may not be over because […]
Four Things Germany Won’t Tell You About The Volkswagen Scandal
Germany is well known for high quality cars. Over 20 percent of the country’s exports are auto related and over 775,000 people work for the country’s automakers, so when the VW scandal was exposed, the pride of the entire nation was hurt. That’s why there are a few things Germany won’t tell you about the […]
How Is The VW Recall Going To Affect Consumers?
Numbers for the third quarter are in, and Volkswagen has lost $1.83 billion due to the recent defeat device scandal. With many people still playing the blame game, and no word yet on a fix for the defeat device problem, how is the VW recall going to affect consumers who bought their cars? Why Will […]
Why Is The VW Recall So Unique?
In the past few years, many automakers have come under scrutiny for questionable business practices that have hurt consumers both physically and in their pocket books. Toyota recalled vehicles for a sticky acceleration pedal, GM recalled faulty ignition units, and Honda had to recall its vehicles for faulty airbag systems. So why is the VW […]
What Else Is Volkswagen Lying About?
The VW defeat device scandal has rocked the auto world and brought up serious environmental concerns, but new discoveries may further tarnish the reputation of the embattled automaker. It seems that the company may have lied about more than just its environmentally-friendly diesel cars. What Else Is Volkswagen Lying About? In the U.S., automakers are […]
Why Bosch Is Being Sued As Part Of The VW Defeat Device Scandal
Another lawsuit has been filed against Volkswagen—this time in Alabama—as more and more consumers who bought the company’s EPA cheating TDI diesel cars seek compensation for being deceived. However, a new wrinkle in the scandal just unfolded as car software company Bosch is being sued as a part of the VW defeat device scandal. How […]
