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Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Government/Legal , Green , Audi , Volkswagen , Emissions Volkswagen Group said its full-year operating profit rose 22% to 16.9 billion euros ($18.5 bln) thanks to strong sales of higher-margin cars and lower diesel charges, defying an industry downturn that has cut the earnings of rivals. Volkswagen is in the midst of ramping up sales of sports utility vehicles, which command better profits than ordinary cars, to 40% of passenger car sales from below 25% in 2018, while diesel related fines and settlements fell to 2.3 billion euros, down from 3.2 bill Continue reading VW proposes 35% dividend increase, settles class action emissions lawsuit VW proposes 35% dividend increase, settles class action emissions lawsuit originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2TsLdzy

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Technology , Hatchback , Electric Continue reading VW ID.3 electric car's software bugs threaten summer launch VW ID.3 electric car's software bugs threaten summer launch originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 09:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2PtXHG4

Filed under: Geneva Motor Show , Volkswagen , Hatchback , Performance Continue reading 2021 VW GTI is revealed with more horsepower and torque, but of course 2021 VW GTI is revealed with more horsepower and torque, but of course originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2T0P0oU

Filed under: Green , Geneva Motor Show , Volkswagen , Crossover , SUV , Hybrid Continue reading VW Touareg R is a rousing 456-hp PHEV, the R division's first VW Touareg R is a rousing 456-hp PHEV, the R division's first originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2Psfi0Z

Filed under: Aftermarket , Volkswagen , Hatchback , Specialty , Performance , Classics , Videos Continue reading $140,000 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI took Derek Spratt 7 years to build $140,000 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI took Derek Spratt 7 years to build originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2SWkaxq

Filed under: Volkswagen , Convertible , Coupe , Electric , Future , Luxury , Performance Continue reading VW planning ID electric cars with R performance designation, new battery tech VW planning ID electric cars with R performance designation, new battery tech originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2HRcV3I

Filed under: Etc. , TV/Movies , McLaren , Volkswagen , Coupe , Electric , Performance , Supercars Continue reading Watch Chris Harris in the electric VW ID.R waste a McLaren 720S Watch Chris Harris in the electric VW ID.R waste a McLaren 720S originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/32notoJ

Filed under: Geneva Motor Show , Volkswagen , Hatchback , Performance Continue reading Volkswagen previews 2021 GTI ahead of Geneva introduction Volkswagen previews 2021 GTI ahead of Geneva introduction originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Feb 2020 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/39R0vVs

Filed under: Spy Photos , Volkswagen , Crossover , Future , Performance Continue reading Spied: 2021 VW Tiguan R shows off its lines in new photos Spied: 2021 VW Tiguan R shows off its lines in new photos originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Feb 2020 10:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/32fOuGt

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Minivan/Van , Electric , Classics Continue reading This battery-powered 1972 Volkswagen Bus is the grandfather to the ID Buzz This battery-powered 1972 Volkswagen Bus is the grandfather to the ID Buzz originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Feb 2020 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/39Q1GV5

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , Emissions , Diesel Volkswagen and the German consumer protection organisation have agreed to resume talks aimed at reaching a deal in a class action lawsuit over the carmaker's rigging of diesel emissions tests. VW admitted using illegal software to cheat U.S. diesel engine tests in 2015, a scandal which has cost it more than $30 billion in vehicle refits, fines and provisions. Nearly all U.S. owners of affected cars agreed to take part in a $25 billion settlement in 2016 in the United States, but V Continue reading VW to resume talks over German class action on emissions VW to resume talks over German class action on emissions originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Feb 2020 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/37LyugB

Filed under: Green , Rumormill , Volkswagen , Crossover , Concept Cars , Electric , Future Continue reading VW Ruggdzz EV crossover could revive the Thing VW Ruggdzz EV crossover could revive the Thing originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2wpZzZH

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , Diesel Volkswagen said it will compensate owners of its heavily polluting diesel vehicles in Germany in a settlement that will cost the German carmaker 830 million euros (690 million pounds). In 2015 VW was caught by regulators using manipulated engine management software to mask excessive pollution levels in its diesel cars, sparking a raft of prosecutions and lawsuits. The offer comes despite a breakdown in talks with German consumer association VZBV, which had been in negotiations with Continue reading Volkswagen offers 830 million euros to compensate German buyers Volkswagen offers 830 million euros to compensate German buyers originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 15 Feb 2020 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/39ztugn

Filed under: Geneva Motor Show , Volkswagen , Hatchback , Performance Continue reading 2021 Volkswagen GTI teased in diesel GTD form 2021 Volkswagen GTI teased in diesel GTD form originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Feb 2020 11:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3bwk0US

Filed under: Green , Spy Photos , Volkswagen , Crossover , Electric , Future Continue reading Volkswagen ID.4 spy shots show a nearly production-ready electric crossover Volkswagen ID.4 spy shots show a nearly production-ready electric crossover originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 13 Feb 2020 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2SnXgif

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Minivan/Van , Electric Continue reading What should the Volkswagen ID.Buzz be called when it reaches production? What should the Volkswagen ID.Buzz be called when it reaches production? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/38yyUba

Filed under: Green , Mercedes-Benz , Volkswagen , Electric German automakers Volkswagen and Daimler have launched a study to push for more "sustainable" lithium mining in Chile, according to lobbyist filings reviewed by Reuters, a sign of growing supply chain concerns ahead of an expected electric vehicle boom. Chile's Atacama salt flat is by far the biggest source of supply of the ultralight battery metal in South America's so-called "lithium triangle." The region, whose fragile ecosystem relies on a limited water supply, is hom Continue reading VW, Daimler push for more 'sustainable' lithium in Chile VW, Daimler push for more 'sustainable' lithium in Chile originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Feb 2020 14:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2Hj2jdq

Filed under: Spy Photos , Geneva Motor Show , Volkswagen , Hatchback , Performance Continue reading Next-generation VW Golf R spotted undisguised in the snow Next-generation VW Golf R spotted undisguised in the snow originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Feb 2020 12:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2ShAXe7

Filed under: Spy Photos , Volkswagen , Wagon , Luxury Continue reading VW Arteon wagon variant spied for the first time VW Arteon wagon variant spied for the first time originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Feb 2020 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/38hCTc5

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , BMW , Ford , Honda , Volkswagen , Emissions The Trump administration has ended its antitrust probe into a deal between California and four of the world's biggest automakers, after failing to find that the companies' conduct violated the law. The Justice Department's investigation, which started last fall, had aimed to determine whether antitrust laws were violated by Ford, Honda, Volkswagen and BMW in reaching the July deal with California. Under the deal, the automakers planned to comply with pollution and related mileage requirements Continue reading U.S. ends antitrust probe of 4 automakers over California emissions deal U.S. ends antitrust probe of 4 automakers over California emissions deal originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 8 Feb 2020 08:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2vkzkmP

Filed under: Chicago Auto Show , Volkswagen , Truck Continue reading VW Atlas Tanoak is pretty much dead, but a smaller pickup is a possibility VW Atlas Tanoak is pretty much dead, but a smaller pickup is a possibility originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 7 Feb 2020 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/31yIWqp

Filed under: Chicago Auto Show , Volkswagen , Crossover Continue reading Why VW is bringing a North America-specific crossover here, and not the T-Roc Why VW is bringing a North America-specific crossover here, and not the T-Roc originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 7 Feb 2020 14:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/39dXOwX

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Electric , sedan Continue reading Volkswagen hints the next-generation Passat will be electric Volkswagen hints the next-generation Passat will be electric originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 7 Feb 2020 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2UyMmYt

Filed under: Chicago Auto Show , Volkswagen , Crossover , SUV Continue reading 2021 VW Atlas boasts new-look design, more powertrain options 2021 VW Atlas boasts new-look design, more powertrain options originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 6 Feb 2020 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2OzdlQ2

Filed under: Motorsports , Volkswagen , Coupe , Electric , Racing Continue reading VW ID.R heads to Sonoma in search of a Mercedes-beating track record VW ID.R heads to Sonoma in search of a Mercedes-beating track record originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 4 Feb 2020 15:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2v7JNBW