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Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , Emissions , Europe Bild am Sonntag says Volkswagen executives knew about irregular CO2 readings a year ago, countering VW's claim that it only found out this November. Continue reading VW has known about excessive CO2 emissions for a year VW has known about excessive CO2 emissions for a year originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 16:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1NEfFRd

Well that was quick.  Earlier today, Bugatti confirmed both the ‘Chiron’ moniker and a Geneva Motor Show debut for its next hypercar.  Just a few hours later, Brian Williams from SpiedBilde sent over shots of the car, appearing largely undisguised with simple matte black paint, undergoing road testing with German plates.  And now that we’ve got a pretty good idea of how it’ll look, we can further speculate other pertinent details. Based on the generous side vent and very familiar grille layout, we expect this Chiron to be much the same as a Veyron underneith, sticking to W16 power, although reports have hinted that the retail version might have as much as 1,500hp, up from the Veyron Super Sport’s relatively tame 1,184.  All we know for sure is that it’ll be quick, and we won’t be able to afford one. Look out for more updates on the upcoming Bugatti as we get closer to Geneva. The post Bugatti Chiron Spied Ahead of Geneva Debut appeared first on VWVortex . from...

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 World Rally Championship 2015 Essen Motor Show: World Champion Ogier crowned rally driver of the year Sébastien Ogier (F) was crowned rally driver of the year at the Essen Motor Show (D). The three-time World Rally Champion received the award presented by “Auto Bild Motorsport” in front of more than 600 guests at the “Race Night”. Ogier’s co-driver Julien Ingrassia (F) was awarded best rally co-driver. This was the third time in as many years that the French duo received this award. “It was an exciting season that we were able to round off by winning the title,” said Ogier. “To be crowned best rally driver here again is a great honour. Many thanks to the...

Outstanding quality compared with more than 120 press shops throughout the world Large-format press line 500 once again takes first place in category “productivity of transfer XL presses” Thomas Ulbrich: “Wolfsburg press shop plays a key role within the group” In this year’s issue of the productivity comparison “Harbour Report”, the press shop at the Wolfsburg plant has once again taken some top positions and proved its outstanding performance. The Harbour Report issued by US management consultancy Oliver Wyman compares and assesses a number of items including the press shops of all the world’s key automakers. On this basis, a comparison of the most productive manufacturers is produced. The current report compares 124 press shops of 18 different automakers. Thomas Ulbrich, Member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen brand responsible for Production: “In view of its size and significance in the production of parts for the high-volume models of the Volkswagen brand, the ...

With the introduction of direct injection engines, intake valve carbon buildup has become a common occurrence especially on the 2.0T engines. Carbon buildup on the intake valves is largely attributed to oil vapors being recirculated back into the intake system. While the 2.0T does feature a factory oil separator, it is prone to failure and does a poor job of separating oil from air that is recirculated into the engine’s intake. In order to reduce intake valve carbon build up and properly separate oil vapors from recirculated air, a catch can system is needed. Far from ordinary, the Spulen Spherical Catch Can installs adjacent to your coolant reservoir and provides a factory appearance. The purpose of a catch can is to capture oil vapors from your engine rather than allowing to be recirculated back into the engine. By capturing these oil vapors your engine will run more efficiently and avoid costly carbon build up on engine components. The Spulen Billet Catch Can is a true piece of a...

Just in time for the busiest week for internet retailers, Volkswagen DriverGear has launched a week-long promotion on multiple items from their catalog.  To sweeten the pot even more, they’ve sent us a promo code, which we’re passing on to you.  Visitors to drivergear.vw.com can enter CYBERMONDAY  at checkout to get free shipping on all orders.  Now, on to a few of the specific products offered at discounted prices. Throwing it back to the days of the New Beetle, the Turbonium hoodie is a solid pickup, available at just $26. Featuring the Volkswagen logo from the days of the air-cooled, the Volkswagen Retro Cap  pulls tightly on the heartstrings. Designed to handle all your charging needs in one, DriverGear’s Power Station  is likely the most practical thing in their catalog. For the ladies out there, the Throwback t-shirt is just $12. Quite likely the warmest of DriverGear’s Cyber Monday offerings, the bright red Nantucket Full-Zip Fleece will...

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , Emissions , Europe , Germany German prosecutors open another criminal probe into Volkswagen, this time into potential tax evasion over CO2 irregularities in about 800,000 cars in Europe. Continue reading Will VW diesel scandal lead to tax evasion charges? Will VW diesel scandal lead to tax evasion charges? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 09:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1l2g1od

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Green , Recalls , Volkswagen , Emissions , Europe , Diesel Volkswagen says the solutions for most diesel engines in Europe is simpler than expected, but it won't reduce the $7.1B fund set aside for the purpose. Continue reading Despite low-cost diesel fix, VW not increasing $7 billion fund Despite low-cost diesel fix, VW not increasing $7 billion fund originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2015 08:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1QPemz2

Filed under: Green , Motorsports , Audi , Porsche , Volkswagen Despite the ongoing diesel emissions scandal, Volkswagen insists it is not about to shut down or drastically change any of its top-level racing programs in the foreseeable future. Continue reading VW won't let emissions scandal keep it from racing VW won't let emissions scandal keep it from racing originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 28 Nov 2015 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1NhWlah

Filed under: Celebrities , TV/Movies , Volkswagen , Auctions The 1953 Volkswagen Beetle used in the filming of Herbie Rides Again and Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo sold this week for $86,250, setting a new record for Vee-Dub bugs. Continue reading Herbie the Love Bug sold at auction for record $86k Herbie the Love Bug sold at auction for record $86k originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Nov 2015 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1XjjcJb

Filed under: Government/Legal , Volkswagen The California Air Resources Board has ordered Volkswagen to come up with a plan for repairing approximately 15,000 cars sold in the state that contain illegal software that may circumvent emissions testing. Continue reading California orders VW Group to fix 15,000 3.0L diesel vehicles California orders VW Group to fix 15,000 3.0L diesel vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Nov 2015 16:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1XrF5Rk

    “You did what? ” an employee at the MGM asked, as Head of Sales John Acton and I stood before her, tired, and wearing the sort of cologne that can only be earned from nearly 30 hours of driving through the desert.  “That was pretty stupid,” she continued.  Neither of us had the energy to disagree.  And even if we did, we probably wouldn’t have bothered. When the plan was originally hatched to drive to SEMA rather than fly (although I would take a plane from Philadelphia to Chicago before officially beginning the trip), words like “nice”, “fun”, and “relaxing” were tossed around casually.  It’d been years since either one of us had done the trip in admittedly less quiet and comfortable vehicles than a new GTI, and nostalgia kept the reality of a 28 hour drive far from our minds.  Even as we started, it didn’t really seem so bad.  Illinois and Iowa were gone in rapid succession. Even Nebraska was fun for a little bit, but tongue-in-che...

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , Emissions , Europe , Diesel Volkswagen has approved repairs for its 1.6- and 2.0-liter EA189 diesel engines in Europe, and it expects the recall to begin in January. The 2.0 only needs a software update, but the 1.6 also requires a small amount of new hardware, too. Continue reading VW explains fixes for 1.6, 2.0 diesels in Europe VW explains fixes for 1.6, 2.0 diesels in Europe originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Nov 2015 10:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1LzAYf5

Second generation of the best-seller wins Autozeitung international reader poll The new Tiguan wins the 2015 Auto Trophy. In Autozeitung’s reader poll the second generation of the compact SUV won in the ‘All-terrain vehicle up to €30,000’ category. In doing so, it beat off 21 rivals and continued the successful record of its predecessor. Readers of Autozeitung and international motoring titles published by the Bauer Media Group were asked for the second time to pick the best cars in every category. Jürgen Stackmann, Member of the Board of Management Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand, accepted the award for the new Tiguan this evening and declared: “We are delighted to be awarded the Auto Trophy for this fantastic new car. With its dynamic design and innovative technologies, the new Tiguan has everything it takes to conquer the compact SUV market, just like its predecessor.” Following sales of over 2.6 million achieved by the first generation, the new Tiguan celebrated its world pr...

Next step in solving the NOx exhaust emissions issue in Europe Minor hardware measures for the 1.6 TDI engines 2.0 TDI engines only need a software update Target: no adverse effects on fuel consumption and performance The clarification and solution of the diesel issue is progressing. The Volkswagen Group has presented specific technical measures for the EA 189 engines affected with a displacement of 1.6 and 2.0 litres to the Federal Motor Transport Authority. This means that correction measures have been fixed for the majority of the vehicles affected. In the development of the solutions, the focus was on maximum customer-friendliness. After implementation of the technical measures, the vehicles will comply with the applicable emissions standards. The final technical solution for the 1.2-litre diesel engine will be presented to the Federal Motor Transport Authority at the end of the month and is expected to comprise a software update. The technical measures developed for the ...

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , Volkswagen , Technology Volkswagen is giving its workers smart glasses to help them put together Golfs, Tiguans, and Tourans at its main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. Continue reading Volkswagen using 3D smart-glasses at Wolfsburg plant Volkswagen using 3D smart-glasses at Wolfsburg plant originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 Nov 2015 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1TdkMGR

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Recalls , Volkswagen , Diesel The US Department of Justice is in the early stages of an investigation into supplier Bosch over its potential role in VW's diesel emissions scandal. Continue reading Feds investigating Bosch over TDI scandal Feds investigating Bosch over TDI scandal originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1MPtCpy

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Audi , Porsche , Volkswagen , Emissions , Diesel Audi will submit a software emissions fix for VW Group's 3.0-liter TDI V6 for the approval of the EPA and CARB. The solution could end the automaker's problem with that engine in the US. Continue reading Audi will submit emissions fix for 3.0 TDI V6 to EPA and CARB Audi will submit emissions fix for 3.0 TDI V6 to EPA and CARB originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 Nov 2015 11:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1N63yG0

Sebring / Sant’Agata Bolognese. More than 65 cars, five different winners and five titles awarded. The third edition of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo World Final, in Sebring, Florida, produced exciting races with top-quality drivers enhancing the considerable level reached by the series in the debut year of the Lamborghini Huracán LP 620-2 Super Trofeo. Patrick Kujala was crowned the 2015 PRO Champion after an intense finale. The Finn, racing with Bonaldi Motorsport, managed two error-free races that granted him the double after the title won in the European Super Trofeo. Kujala won Race One and ended up second in Race Two behind Patric Niederhauser. The Raton Racing Swiss driver, twice on pole, ruled Race Two from flag to flag. But his teammate Alberto Di Folco suffered a puncture while racing second behind Niederhauser. The Antonelli Motorsport duo of Daniel Zampieri and Loris Spinelli managed a second- and third-place finish, achieving second place in the PRO Class ahead ...

Volkswagen driver misses out on victory at the unofficial Formula 3 World Championship by just 1.1 seconds Antonio Giovinazzi produces stunning fightback to climb from tenth to fourth Wolfsburg. Volkswagen driver Charles Leclerc (MC) produced an impressive display to finish runner-up on the winding, crash barrier-lined streets of Macau. The 18-year-old rookie missed out on victory at the iconic Formula 3 Grand Prix in the gambling paradise by just 1.1 seconds. The youngster from the Van Amersfoort Racing team was embroiled in a thrilling duel with Felix Rosenqvist (Dallara-Mercedes) for the full 15-lap race on Sunday. The European Formula 3 champion from Sweden successfully defended the title he won last year. With eight wins to its name, Volkswagen remains the most successful Formula 3 engine supplier in the history of the Macau Grand Prix. Another driver who could hold his head up high after the highlight of the Formula 3 season in Macau’s concrete jungle was fourth-placed ...

Premiere at the Essen Motor Show Widebody in its best form Power increase up to 350 PS possible It comes from JE DESIGN! The Leon Cupra WIDEBODY Race 350, put on wheels by the refiner JE DESIGN from the Swabian Leingarten, currently holds the official world record for street-legal front wheel drive vehicles at the Sachsenring. Right on time for the Essen Motor Show (November 28 until December 6, 2015), the team led by Jochen Eckelt presents the next blockbuster – a Leon Cupra ST in a customized widebody kit. Power boost, flap exhaust system and complete wheel set support the sporty optics. A three-part bumper attachment, massive wheel arch flares front and rear, side skirts in carbon look and a rear apron with two molded diffusers make the compact station wagon into a power athlete. The widebody kit in the style of the Cup Racer is available for 4,879 Euro. At a price of 809 Euro, the refiner offers a rear diffuser that fits both the original exhaust and the JE DESIGN flap exhau...

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , United States , Diesel Volkswagen submits recall plan to California Air Resources Board. Continue reading VW lays out step one in a plan to fix diesel mess VW lays out step one in a plan to fix diesel mess originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Nov 2015 17:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1Sg9Y9Y

Revo’s RV019 was designed in house and is manufactured by O.E. Manufacturer and Motorsport specialist Rimstock in the United Kingdom. Revo is taking full advantage of Rimstock’s low pressure casting process used in the production of their tried-and-tested motorsport wheels. This process allows Revo to offer an aggressively gorgeous, motorsport inspired, ten spoke 19X8.5 wheel weighing in at 10kg or just over 22 pounds with full TÜV approval for $1,699.00 per set! Locate the Revo Dealer nearest you at: http://ift.tt/1WR9JbY Colors available are: High Gloss Black, High Gloss Silver, Matt Anthracite and Gloss Anthracite Fitment Chart: http://ift.tt/1LvNPyN Price includes x4 RV019 wheels. | Tires not included. 2 year manufacturer warranty Fits Revo Big Brake Kit   The post Revo’s RV019 Wheel Now Shipping Worldwide appeared first on VWVortex . from VWVortex http://ift.tt/1PVA5DX via IFTTT

To state the obvious, Volkswagen is at a crucial time in their company’s history. Marred by ongoing TDI issues and the additional fallout yet to come, their time and money needs to be well spent. Although the newest Passat was well underway before any of this came to light, it’s now being met with cynicism that has cast a large shadow over the entire brand.  And that’s a real shame, because some have gone as far to call this new Passat the best Volkswagen has ever made.  Recently, we spent some time with the updated 2016 model to see if it’s worthy of that title. At first glance, those less detail-oriented will struggle to see the difference between the old Passat and the newly redesigned 2016 model. The recipient of an extremely subtle transformation, the new car is completely new from the A-pillar forward, with the most striking of changes occurring in the headlights and new hood, featuring a quasi power-bulge running down the center. While not quite as...