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- AUSTRALIA: Canberra trains sights on Volkswagen – Just-auto: Australia’s Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says itcould slap Volkswagen with fines running into millions of dollars if it finds the German automaker has supplied so-called ‘defeat devices’ on certain diesel models.
- GERMANY: New VW CEO replaces PR chief – Just-auto: Volkswagen AG’s new CEO, former Porsche chief Matthias Muller, has named Porschehead of public relations and press Hans-Gerd Bode (54) head of group communications, investor relations and external relations, with immediate effect. He succeeds Stephan Gruhsem (53), “who is leaving the company by amicable agreement”, according to a VW statement.
- VW Workforce Starts to Feel Pinch From Diesel-Emissions Scandal – Bloomberg: Volkswagen slowed production at one of its biggest engine factories and froze hiring in Germany at its unit that makes car loans, the Wolfsburg,…
- VW seeks to boost finances to meet emission scandal costs – Reuters: Volkswagen is looking at ways to cut costs and boost … It has also sent shockwaves through the global auto industry and the…
- Italy car suppliers could suffer from Volkswagen scandal: minister – Reuters: DE) could have an impact on auto suppliers in Italy, Deputy Industry Minister Carlo Calenda said on Thursday. “The risk is very big. Volkswagen is a…
- Volkswagen speeds up car recall, hunts for emission cheating culprits – Hindustantimes: Volkswagen speeds up car recall, hunts for emission cheating culprits … has rocked the automobile sector and wiped 29 billion euros ($32.5 billion) off…
- Mazda sees US diesel offensive in jeopardy after VW emissions scandal – Inautonews: The tiny Mazda has been planning to introduce a diesel car in its key market for years but the strategy could be further set back by the VW AG cheating…
- Hyundai, Kia Feel the Fallout from VW Scandal – Koreaittimes: The Ministry of Environment of South Korea will launch a probe into other carmakers, including Hyundai Motor and Kia, as an extension of its…
- BUZZ-China auto stimulus heals VW scandal hit Asian autos – Reuters: China auto stimulus is being increasingly seen as a balancing force amid VW … 3.4 pct rise (RM: [email protected]).
- VW scandal: Nissan, Renault, Volvo diesel cars ‘flout EU emission norms’ – Ibtimes: New models built by Nissan, Renault and Volvo, among others, exceeded European Union emission norms by more than 10 times, the German group…
- Town that Volkswagen built from scratch girds for trouble – Usnews: New cars of the German car manufacturer Volkswagen are ready to be shipped at the Volkswagen factory in Emden, Germany, Sept. 30, 2015.
- VW Damaged Trust in Auto Industry, Japan Car Group Chairman Says – Bloomberg: “This one company’s deeds has damaged trust in the auto industry,” … Volkswagen has admitted to outfitting as many as 11 million diesel cars with…
- In brief: VW asked to give back green car awards – Houstonchronicle: The two “clean” diesel vehicles are included in a batch of 11 million cars … DETROIT – Hourly workers at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles appear to have…
- Australia says Volkswagen faces legal action if ‘defeat devices’ found – Guardian: Volkswagen faces being hauled before a court and fined by the consumer watchdog if pollution-cheating software is found in its Australian cars.
- VW seeks to boost finances to meet emission scandal costs – Reuters: It has also sent shockwaves through the global auto industry and the … (Additional reporting by Reuters bureaus in Europe, Asia and Americas;…
- BMW Group Releases Dieselgate Statement – Thenewswheel: With this revelation comes increased scrutiny on automakers that also have diesel models, including the BMW Group. Late last week, the manufacturer…
- Hawaii firm files class action lawsuit against Volkswagen – Khon2: A Honolulu law firm has filed a class action complaint against Volkswagen for fraudulent conduct and deceptive acts and practices on
Gasoline News:
- Fiat Chrysler sales advance 14% on Jeep, truck volume – Automotive News: Fiat Chrysler’s U.S. sales rose 14 percent in September behind another strong month at Jeep and higher demand for other lights trucks. Across the industry, U.S.
- Jaguar Land Rover Sticking to Diesel Guns – Detroit Bureau: Jaguar Land Rover, which is eager to grow, is moving forward with its plans to introduce more vehicles with diesel engines in the U.S. despite the scandal that has surrounded Volkswagen AG since it was found to have used special software to defeat emission tests for diesel-powered cars. “We’re not going to change our strategy,” […]
- Nissan plans autonomous tech in crossovers by 2017 – Autocar: Nissan is planning to use its crossover models to launch its autonomous tech, with self-driving systems being introduced in the next two years Nissan will introduce autonomous technology into its model line-up by 2017, according to the vice president of vehicle design and development, David Moss.
- Google co-founder Sergey Brin got Tesla’s fourth Model X, report says – Automotive News: Google co-founder Sergey Brin, an early investor in Tesla Motors, was one of the first customers to take delivery of Tesla’s all-electric SUV, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
- Renault Duster gets 4 stars in Latin NCAP crash test – Ibtimes: The Duster is a popular SUV in India and Renault sells the basic RXE version in India without either driver side or passenger side airbags. The Latin…
- UAW Members Reject Contract Deal With Fiat Chrysler – WSJ: About 45% of Fiat Chrysler’s workers are paid the lower wage, while GM and … Mr. Williams said the deal met the union’s goals but kept Fiat Chrysler…
- Mazda’s US Diesel Dreams in Doubt – Bloomberg: Mazda’s plans to introduce a diesel car in the U.S. face further setbacks amid the widening Volkswagen emissions scandal. Bloomberg’s Craig Trudell…
- Stakes high after UAW workers reject Fiat Chrysler deal – Detroitnews: The rejection by United Auto Workers members of a tentative contract with Fiat Chrysler for the first time in a generation is pushing leaders of both…
- Pacific trade partners make progress on autos hurdle – Reuters: The auto issue is crucial for Japan, whose automakers, led by Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T), depend on sales to the U.S. market and want flexibility in…