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Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Green , Volkswagen , Emissions , Diesel Volkswagen's stock is being removed from the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices because of the automaker's diesel emissions evasions. The change is effective October 6. Continue reading VW stock delisted from Dow Jones Sustainability Index VW stock delisted from Dow Jones Sustainability Index originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1KMMlU0

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , Sedan , Diesel , Luxury Multiple reports indicate that Bosch warned VW in 2007 against using the engine management software VW used to skirt diesel emissions tests. A VW engineer warned the company again in 2011. Continue reading VW fix would have cost $335 per vehicle VW fix would have cost $335 per vehicle originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Sep 2015 17:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1QLBHOR

Filed under: Green , Jaguar , Land Rover , Volkswagen , Diesel Jaguar Land Rover is pressing ahead with its plans to launch diesel engines in nearly all of its vehicles, despite the recent Volkswagen scandal. Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover remains bullish on diesels Jaguar Land Rover remains bullish on diesels originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1L4yycQ

New design, more room, top marks for safety, and new assistance systems Perfect smartphone integration ensures maximum connectivity The all-new Touran is now available in Volkswagen showrooms. The new family MPV stands out with a powerful design that is significantly lighter and sportier than before. Along with an enlarged multi-variable interior, Volkswagen has equipped the Touran with a wide range of new assistance and infotainment systems. According to EuroNCAP, the Touran is also one of the safest automobiles in Europe. Despite all the additional equipment features and greater comfort and safety, the popular MPV remains as modest as the previous model, with prices for the new Touran starting at €23,350. The new Touran combines a distinctive-sporty appearance with numerous intelligent detailed solutions. For example, the interior has been completely redesigned. With its cargo volume of up to 1,980 litres, seats that can be folded down flat to merge with the luggage floor, ISO...

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , Emissions , Diesel The government incentives that buyers of VW's diesels received in 2009 could be used to form a fraud case against the automaker by prosecutors in the US. Continue reading VW diesel incentives could be fuel for prosecutors VW diesel incentives could be fuel for prosecutors originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1KLFPwF

    When we last left you, the humble little SportWagen was fresh from the development process with our friends at AWE Tuning, sporting a new downpipe, exhaust and intake, allowing things to breathe a bit easier.  The car sounded great, but there was no getting around the fact that our wagon was still quite, well, slow.   While we realize that nothing we do to the Golf SportWagen at this point will make it a race car, we still felt compelled to do something .  To put it bluntly, we had a fever, and the only cure was more power. Flash forward a few hours, and we found ourselves at Waterfest, staring down APR’s palatial spread and the numerous tuned vehicles surrounding it.  Earlier in the year, APR had hinted to us that their 1.8 TSI files would be quite impressive, and based on what they were able to do with the 2.0 TSI found in the new GTI and our time in their Golf R, we knew it’d be worth the wait.  So with this in mind, we lined our G...

New vehicles with EU6 engines currently available not affected All petrol models, as well as V6 TDI and V8 TDI models, unaffected Technical solutions being developed andwill be presented to responsible authorities before end of October Milton Keynes, September 30,2015 – Volkswagen  Group UK is announcing its action plan to correct the emissions characteristics of certain diesel vehicles. In the coming days, the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) details of affected cars will be released to retailers. In addition, a self-serve process for customers to check if their vehicle is affected will be set up. Step by step, affected customers will be contacted, with details of a process to get their vehicles corrected in the near future. In the meantime, all vehicles are technically safe and roadworthy. Under the action plan, the Volkswagen Group brands whose vehicles are affected will present the technical solutions and measures to relevant responsible authorities in October. Cust...

As the Volkswagen Group’s executive shuffle continues, Porsche has announced moves within their organization to fill the role held previously by the new CEO of Volkswagen AG, Matthias Mueller.  Dr. Oliver Blume has been promoted to Chairman of the Porsche AG Executive Board, and current President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America Detlev von Platen has been named as the Executive Board member for Sales and Marketing, with a replacement to be named at a later date.  During his time in North America, von Platen doubled deliveries, and recently completed construction of the Porsche Experience Center- a $100 million business center and development circuit.  It’ll be interesting to see what he does in this new role. Read the full Press Release below. Detlev von Platen named Executive Board member for Sales and Marketing ATLANTA, Sept. 30, 2015 — The Supervisory Board of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG appointed Dr. Oliver Blume as new Chairman of the Porsche AG Executiv...

Consider it aftermath of the ongoing so-called  Dieselgate   situation, but the Green Car Journal has rescinded several ‘Green Car of the Year’ awards that were won by models powered by the 2.0 TDI involved in this situation. For Audi, this means returning the 2009 trophy awarded to the Jetta TDI. Read the full press release by the Green Car Journal below. [Begin Press Release, source: Green Car Journal] SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA  —  Green Car Journal  is rescinding the Green Car of the Year® awards previously honoring the 2009 VW Jetta TDI and 2010 Audi A3 TDI, the first time this has occurred in the award program’s decade-long history. Audi of America President  Scott Keogh  has informed  Green Car Journal  that Audi will return its 2010 Green Car of the Year® award in the wake of Volkswagen Group’s admission that it deliberately deceived government authorities about emissions from the Audi A3 TDI. Volkswagen of America has also informed ...

Filed under: Etc. , Green , Audi , Volkswagen , Emissions , Fuel Efficiency , Diesel For the first time in Green Car Awards history, the honor is being rescinded. VW has returned the 2008 and 2010 awards it won for Jetta and Audi A3 diesel. Continue reading VW stripped of Green Car Of The Year awards for Jetta, A3 diesels VW stripped of Green Car Of The Year awards for Jetta, A3 diesels originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1FHYPx7

Wolfsburg/Herndon, September 29, 2015 – As part of decentralization of its company activities, Volkswagen Group is strengthening the North American region and is combining its activities in the USA, Mexico and Canada into the newly formed North American Region (NAR).   The Supervisory Board has appointed Prof.   Dr. Winfried Vahland to take over all responsibility for the North American Region.   In this role as President and CEO of Volkswagen NAR, Prof. Dr. Winfried Vahland will be responsible for all Group activities in the newly formed region from November 1, 2015. With the creation of the new North American Region (NAR), on top of the existing structure of the markets, Volkswagen Group is strengthening its activities in the USA, Mexico and Canada. The step is a further measure in the process of decentralizing managerial responsibility, and it creates another strong pillar in the global structure of the group, in addition to the European and Chinese regions. The aim a...

Although the Mk4 R32 is now more than a decade old, it still looks as fresh as ever.  As such, it is still very much a darling of the aftermarket tuning scene, with new examples showing up at each enthusiast events and tuner shows across the globe.  HPerformance’s car is no exception, with power bumped to 500hp, and heavily modified both inside and out. Rather than get bogged down in prose, we’ve posted a gallery of the car which can be seen below. The post Gallery: HPerformance’s Volkswagen R32 appeared first on VWVortex . from VWVortex http://ift.tt/1Gf7XV0 via IFTTT

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , Emissions , Diesel Senators Richard Blumenthal and Amy Klobuchar are requesting that the Department of Justice pursue civil and criminal charges against VW for its emissions evasions. They don't want the agency to accept any kind of plea deal from the automaker. Continue reading Senators want civil, criminal actions against VW Senators want civil, criminal actions against VW originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1WvZGVW

New vehicles with EU6 engines currently available not affected Technical solutions being developed and will be presented to responsible authorities before end of October Volkswagen AG is announcing its action plan to correct the emissions characteristics of diesel vehicles. In a first step, the customers affected will be informed that the emissions characteristics of their vehicles will be corrected in the near future. All vehicles are technically safe and roadworthy. Under the action plan, Volkswagen and the other Group brands whose vehicles are affected will present the technical solutions and measures to the responsible authorities in October. Customers with these vehicles will be kept informed over the coming weeks and months. All of the Group brands affected will set up national websites to update customers on developments. An internal evaluation on Friday established that a service procedure is required for some five million vehicles from the Volkswagen Passenger Cars br...

Filed under: Etc. , Government/Legal , Green , Ownership , Weird Car News , Volkswagen , Emissions , Diesel Someone is shaming Volkswagen TDI owners by posting flyers full of bad information on the cars in Portland, OR. Continue reading Someone is leaving anti-diesel flyers on Volkswagen TDIs in Portland Someone is leaving anti-diesel flyers on Volkswagen TDIs in Portland originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Sep 2015 09:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1MDWXFl

I’ll level with you- I’m pretty tired of hearing about the whole TDI thing.  And until new info is released by Volkswagen, I really don’t care to read any more reports, whether credible or not.  That said, the internet is always ready for any and all opportunity to make fun of things, and luckily they delivered.  Below are some of the better ones we’ve seen. Conan’s “Volkswagen’s OTHER Crimes” In the clip above, Conan wonders why so much emphasis has been placed on the TDI thing, and the brand’s other, more impressive dishonest features have been ignored.  Things like hacking Police radar to help avoid speeding tickets, active camouflage, and fake handicapped parking permits that fold down automatically.  It’s the sort of satire we’ve come to expect from the Tarja Halonen lookalike, and we quite like it. Funny or Die’s “Basic Girls Break Up with the Jetta” Playing heavily on the ‘Jetta-driving girl’ stereotype, Funny or Die’s clip takes most things that th...

Filed under: Green , Recalls , Volkswagen , Diesel VW boss Matthias Mueller announced in a closed-door meeting that the company will "refit" all 11 million vehicles affected by its emissions-cheating software. Continue reading Volkswagen to 'refit' 11 million diesel vehicles [UPDATE] Volkswagen to 'refit' 11 million diesel vehicles [UPDATE] originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Sep 2015 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1P3L6Tq

Designed with a focus on improving performance while maintaining OEM fitment with the use of quality parts, the ECS Engineers were able to design these Boost Hose Kits to function and perform better than any other kit on the market. Attention to detail is never missed at ECS Tuning, and these kit are no exception. ECS is proud to release their in house engineered High Flow Intercooler Charge Pipe Kit for TSI engines and their Charge Pipe Coupler Kit for FSI engines! The TSI Charge Pipe Kit comes standard with mandrel bent, wrinkle black powdercoated aluminum intercooler pipes, smooth flowing silicone couplers, MAP sensor hardware, stainless steel T-bolt clamps, CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum charge pipe adapters and new OEM O-rings. The factory 2.0T TSI plastic charge pipes and rubber couplers were never designed to handle the stress and abuse of higher boost levels seen by tuned vehicles. When combined with power-robbing abrupt and sharp bends, inferior rubber material, and small d...

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Emissions , Diesel VW has launched a dedicated website to get diesel owners information on which models are affected, when they might be fixed, and other info about what's going on. Continue reading VW reaches out to diesel consumers with new website VW reaches out to diesel consumers with new website originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Sep 2015 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1KI8J0X

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Emissions , Canada , Diesel The Canadian government will stand strong with the US EPA to test Volkswagen diesels. Continue reading Canada expands cooperation with EPA over VW scandal Canada expands cooperation with EPA over VW scandal originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Sep 2015 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1LZceO9

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , Emissions , Germany , Diesel German prosecutors in the city of Braunschweig are beginning an investigation into Martin Winterkorn for alleged fraud in VW's diesel emissions scandal. It could be years, though, before the case ever sees a courtroom. Continue reading German authorities investigate Winterkorn German authorities investigate Winterkorn originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Sep 2015 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1Vn6bbg

Filed under: Government/Legal , Recalls , Jaguar , Land Rover , Mercedes-Benz , Suzuki , Tesla , Volkswagen , Volvo NHTSA has sent letters to seven automakers, including VW and Tesla, asking which of their models contain Takata airbag inflators with ammonium nitrate propellant. The agency is considering a further expansion of the recall. Continue reading Regulators consider adding more carmakers to Takata recall Regulators consider adding more carmakers to Takata recall originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Sep 2015 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1iXkgAx

Filed under: Government/Legal , Marketing/Advertising , Audi , Volkswagen , Emissions , Diesel , Open Road There will be unforeseen damage from the VW diesel scandal, but thankfully there's a bright spot within the darkness. Continue reading The VW emissions carnage assessment with an upside The VW emissions carnage assessment with an upside originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Sep 2015 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1P2gL7O

Two new models added to the Passat range Volkswagen is extending its Passat range, adding the GTE and Alltrack. These models are available immediately at German Volkswagen dealers. For a year now, the three distinctive letters GTE have stood for plug-in hybrid models from Volkswagen. Following the Golf, the second GTE standard model is now going on sale, the new Passat. The Passat GTE is powered by a 1.4-litre TSI engine delivering 115 kW / 156 PS and an electric motor producing 85 kW / 115 PS. The two are perfectly coordinated and pool their resources to generate system output of 160 kW / 219 PS. The combination of turbocharged direct-injection engine (TSI) and electric motor brings together efficiency and sustainability. The lithium-ion battery that provides the e-motor with electricity is charged as the car drives along, including via regenerative braking. The charging process can, however, also be carried out at home via a charging cable connected to a mains socket. In all-e...

Over the past week, the internet has become flooded with information about the ongoing investigation into Volkswagen’s TDI emissions issues.  As with all major stories in the era of the 24-hour news cycle, some of the information circulating is true, and some is not.  In an effort to provide honest, accurate updates to customers, Volkswagen of America has launched at TDI-specific microsite, which can be found right here . The site is currently populated with official statements on the most commonly asked questions, and will be continuously updated by Volkswagen as more information becomes available.  It’s important to note that this process is an ongoing one and will not be easy for anyone involved, but it appears that Volkswagen is doing their best to rectify their errors as quickly and efficiently as possible. The post Volkswagen of America Launches Consumer Site to Provide Updates for TDI Owners appeared first on VWVortex . from VWVortex http://ift.tt/1LKfDEU vi...

With Volkswagen participating in so many forms of Motorsport around the world, it’s often difficult to keep track of their performance. Luckily for us, Volkswagen Motorsport goes through the trouble of rounding up all of the key information from their various race series, and puts it all in one press release. Let’s get started. FIA Formula 3 European Championship Leclerc rookie champion, Ilott and Giovinazzi on the podium At the tenth race weekend in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship at the Nürburgring, Charles Leclerc clinched the title in the rookie championship before the final weekend of the season. The man from Monaco in action for Van Amersfoort Racing got one fourth place and two fifth places in the Eifel – with a lead of 127.5 points and three races to go, the title of best rookie in the most important junior series in Europe has got his name on it. Other “powered by Volkswagen” successes: Callum Ilott (GB, Carlin) and Antonio Giovinazzi (I, Jagonya Ayam with Carlin)....

Unitronic is pleased to announce the availability of its Performance Software for the IS38 (Golf R/S3) Turbocharger Upgrade for the 2.0 TSI Gen3 MQB. Unitronic’s complete Stage 2+ Performance Package was officially released back in February 2015, consisting of a turn-key, bolt-on solution of precisely calibrated Performance Software and Unitronic Performance Hardware design to work harmoniously with one another, producing a staggering 381 HP and 377 lb-ft TQ*. Unitronic STRONGLY recommends the use of its complete Stage 2+ Performance Package of precisely calibrated Performance Software and properly engineered Performance Hardware for a complete turn-key, bolt-on solution that offers proven and guaranteed results. Due to feedback received since the release of its complete Stage 2+ package, Unitronic’s Stage 2+ Performance Software is now available independently from its complete Stage 2+ Performance Package. Select your Application for more information: MK7 VW® GTI®8V Audi® A3® MK...

The lads of the BTCC did battle at Silverstone this past weekend, where a strong showing from Gordon Shedden resulted in the Honda driver opening up a 23 point lead over Team BMR’s Jason Plato.  Plato’s loss of points wasn’t due to a lack of effort, though, as the car saw a puncture and engine trouble during race one, and a lack of straight line speed for the duration of the weekend.  It wasn’t all bad for Team BMR, as Colin Turkington’s performance helped him close the gap to second place, putting him firmly in the overall championship points battle.  Plato and Turkington look to close the gap when the series heads to Brand’s Hatch in just two week’s time. Check out the full race recap below. BTCC wins for Mat Jackson, Andy Priaulx and Colin Turkington Mat Jackson, Andy Priaulx and Colin Turkington took a BTCC victory apiece at Silverstone earlier today (27 September), but it was Gordon Shedden’s points haul that had the biggest impact on the potential destiny ...

Filed under: Weird Car News , Volkswagen , Driving Pope Francis met Sunday with a family who made a 13,000-mile trip over 194 days from Argentina to Philadelphia in an old Volkswagen van. Continue reading Pope meets with family who drove 13,000 miles to see him Pope meets with family who drove 13,000 miles to see him originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Sep 2015 10:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1KOnQnl

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Mercedes-Benz , Volkswagen , Emissions , Germany , Diesel Mercedes-Benz parent says its vehicles have never included emissions-manipulating software. Continue reading Daimler says straight up it doesn't cheat on emissions tests Daimler says straight up it doesn't cheat on emissions tests originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Sep 2015 08:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1KFmo8T

Filed under: Motorsports , Volkswagen With Volkswagen focusing its attention on managing a diesel emissions scandal, the head of Red Bull Racing fears that the proposed deal to have the automaker take over the team is now off the table. Continue reading Red Bull says VW deal in F1 now "up in smoke" Red Bull says VW deal in F1 now "up in smoke" originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 27 Sep 2015 13:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1JwZxbA

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , Emissions , Diesel Environmental group says Volkswagen diesels' green cred can't be trusted until further notice. Continue reading ACEEE strips away VW's green car scores ACEEE strips away VW's green car scores originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 27 Sep 2015 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1KGLtNx

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Buick , Ford , Nissan , Volkswagen , Diesel We curate the week's events with a focus on turmoil at Volkswagen. Plus, other news and notes from around the industry. Continue reading Weekly Recap: Volkswagen moves forward under Muller Weekly Recap: Volkswagen moves forward under Muller originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 26 Sep 2015 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1KJUeax