VW

VW made several defeat devices

According to new insider reports Volkswagen made several versions of its defeat device software. The sources claim that Volkswagen altered its illegal software for four engine types, one of which […]

VW crisis may benefit system suppliers

Vehicle emissions-control system manufacturers such as Johnson Matthey and France’s Faurecia are set to gain more from the scandal that Volkswagen is currently caught up in, investors say. VW needs […]

VW boss says firm will recover

The newly appointed Volkswagen boss, Matthias Mueller, has said the company will recover from the diesel emissions scandal in two to three years. In a speech to managers he said the […]

VW owners want compensation

Some 90% of UK Volkswagen drivers who could be affected by the diesel emissions scandal believe they should be compensated, according to a survey by Which? A massive 96% said […]

30 managers involved in VW scandal

At least 30 managers were involved in Volkswagen’s diesel emissions cheating scandal, according to reports today in German magazine Spiegel, citing internal and external sources. VW’s US CEO Michael Horn last week […]

VW to cut investment by £750M

Volkswagen has said it will cut investment by €1bn ($1.1bn; £750m) a year as a result of the diesel emissions scandal. The troubled German carmaker said efficiency and technology would […]

400,000 VW cars need injectors

Around 400,000 Volkswagen cars in the UK will need fuel injectors altered as well as a software fix, according to the UK boss. Paul Willis, UK managing director, said that […]

Diesels could become unaffordable

The European Commission is trying to get vehicle makers to agree to bigger cuts in emissions from diesel engines. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) said car companies needed enough […]

EU could recall VW money

The European Investment Bank (EIB) could recall millions in loans made to Volkswagen over its involvement in the ongoing diesel emissions scandal. Werner Hoyer, chief executive of the EIB, said […]

Transport Secretary issues statement on VW

Following VW’s admission about using defeat devices, Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin, has highlighted the importance of protecting UK consumer interests. At a meeting of European transport ministers in Luxembourg yesterday […]

VW knew about emissions in 2014

Volkswagen’s US boss, Michael Horn, has admitted he was aware early last year of the emissions cheating affecting millions of the company’s vehicles. Horn said he was told about a […]

VW recall to start in January

Volkswagen expects to start a recall of cars affected by the emissions scandal in January, according to newly appointed chief executive, Matthias Mueller. All affected cars will be fixed by […]