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Last week, as part of the fallout from the developing dirty diesel scandal, the Volkswagen Group announced a company restructuring designed to delegate more responsibility to the brand's core...
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VW set to recall 11 million diesel cars worldwide: ReportThe Volkswagen Group will recall 11 million TDI diesel cars to fix 'defeat device' software which deliberately misleads emissions equipment, Reuters is reporting. The move is expected to cost at least $6.5 billion. Yesterday, it was revealed automotive supplier Bosch knew about the defeat device in...
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Bosch knew about VW's "defeat device" in 2007: ReportAccording to multiple German-language media outlets, automotive parts supplier Bosch knew about the Volkswagen Group's 'defeat device' software as early as 2007. Details come from Bild am Sonntag, which first reported that Bosch designed the software to be used in testing applications, and that it...
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VW dirty diesel scandal expands to Audi: 2.1m cars affectedThe Volkswagen Group's dirty diesel scandal continues to expand. In the wake of the company's bombshell admission that it used a software-based "defeat device" to fool emissions testing on its TDI diesels, we've seen the resignation of CEO Martin Winterkorn and a corporate restructuring. Now news...
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One-Of-One Ford Mustang GT350R Hits The Block To Fight CancerThe go-fast bits on the 2016 Shelby GT350R that will be auctioned at the 13th annual Cattle Baron’s Ball in Detroit are bone stock. Of course, if you're familiar with the weapons-grade track monster's capabilities, you know it's a hell of a machine straight from the factory. Along with a host...
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Elon Musk: Tesla Could Get 600-Mile Range by 2017Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] CEO Elon Musk said we can expect to see a Tesla with over a 600-mile range as soon as 2017, and that by 2020, the figure could climb to 725 miles. Currently, the highest range Tesla can go 300 miles between charges. CHECK OUT: Porsche Design Chief Talks About The Mission E...
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In a widely expected move, the Volkswagen Group has announced that current Porsche chief Matthias Müller will take over as group CEO.
No replacement for his role at Porsche has been named, and...
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This Week On The Forums: Magnus Walker's Party, Jaguar Project 7, And MoreThe deal is about what we'd expect from a guy named Rooster. It's hardly as bad as Decca Records snubbing the Beatles, Seattle's last Superbowl play, or VW's diesel deception, but Rooster McConaughey's decision to name his son Miller Lyte for a year's supply of beer wasn't the best move. The...
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Lucky 12-Year-Old Races McLaren 650S: VideoAfter observing their children playing the Forza video game, most parents would probably suggest their offspring get down to something more constructive. But then again, most parents don't race a Ford GT called the Black Mamba. CHECK OUT: Hear The Bugatti Vision GT Concept’s Engine Start Up...
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BMW X3 diesel also over limits, according to reports--Updated with statement from BMWVolkswagen's admitted thwarting of Environmental Protection Agency regulations is threatening to ensnare BMW. According to Germany's AutoBild, citing research from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), the company's X3 xDrive28d is also emitting up to 11 times more than Europe's...
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New Documentary Tracks Development Of Ford's New Focus RS: VideoAmerican enthusiasts have been begging for a Focus RS for years. And in 2016, the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is finally going to deliver. The specs indicate the hot hatch will be worth the wait. ALSO SEE: 2016 Ford Focus RS Configurator Goes Live, Confirms $36,605 Starting Price Its turbocharged...
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Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn resigns in wake of diesel emissions scandalVolkswagen Group has announced that CEO Martin Winterkorn has resigned, effective immediately. The announcement comes just days after the news broke that the company had used software to fool emissions measuring equipment both in the United States and abroad. READ: VW Diesel Troubles Could Become...
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The idea of a next-generation BMW M1 designed in partnership with McLaren is the kind of project enthusiast dreams are made of.
And for now, it will remain a dream.
Australia's Motoring is reporting...
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Mercedes Exec Hints Upcoming Tesla Fighter Will Be An SUVThe last thing we heard about a Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] rival from Mercedes-Benz was that it was "coming soon." Other than potential for a 300-mile range, details regarding the vehicle remain thin. But Car and Driver is reporting that visions of a sleek sedan or coupe might be unfounded. Thomas...
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2016 McLaren 650S: More Colors, Options, Carbon BitsFor those considering the purchase of a 650S, but who are unimpressed with its standard options list, McLaren has some good news. The British supercar company is upping the ante for 2016. Previously, opting for the carbon fiber front splitter, side skirts, intakes, rear bumper, and mirror casings...
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VW sets aside $7.3b for diesel scandal as share price slidesOn Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency dropped a bombshell. Between 2009 and 2015, Volkswagen intentionally used software to trick emission-testing equipment into passing noncompliant models equipped with its 2.0-liter four-cylinder TDI diesel engines. ALSO SEE: Volkswagen CEO Martin...
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2016 Volkswagen Passat Gets Visual Tweaks, More Tech And Sporty R-Line PackageObviously, the reveal of the Passat isn't why the automotive universe is talking about Volkswagen these days. That said, the show must go on, and the company revealed its 2016 Passat at an event in Brooklyn, New York on Monday night. The mid-size sedan gets new front and rear clips aimed at giving...
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Cadillac Escalade May Go Super-Luxurious, Top $100k MarkRight now, you can already nudge a top-of-the-line Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum past the $100,000 mark if you add just a few optional items. But increased competition in the luxury SUV market could push General Motors Company's [NYSE:GM] cash cow well into six-digit pricing territory. According...
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For $170,000, you could buy a Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale Centennial Edition. Or you could buy a fancy clock for your Bentley Bentayga.
As you might expect, it's not just any clock.
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General Motors Will Pay $900M Criminal Fine Over Bad Ignition SwitchesThe Detroit News is reporting that General Motors Company will pay a $900 million criminal fine over the defective ignition switches that led to 124 deaths and 275 injuries. The fine reflects that the company continued to use the switches for more than a decade, even though it knew about their...
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This Week On The Forums: 10k-Mile Z06 Road Trip, Biker Cat, M-B Heresy, And MoreTalia Lavin used her moment in the spotlight beautifully. While she stood no chance at winning on Jeopardy!, during the game's Final Jeopardy round—where the answers are written as opposed to verbal—she answered "What is the love ballad of Turd Ferguson?" Her inspired reference to...
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Batmobile From 'Batman v Superman' On Warner Bros. Lot: VideoWhy exactly Batman and Superman are even fighting is a mystery to everyone but comic book nerds. Of course, that didn't stop virtually the entire Internet from complaining about Ben Affleck being cast as the Caped Crusader. That said, we don't have an opinion one way or the other, because the true...
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Mission Motorcycles Runs Out Of Juice, Files For BankruptcyIn 2011, Mission Motorcycles set the record for fastest electric motorcycle lap of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. And while the record still stands, the San Francisco-based company is no more. ALSO SEE: Porsche Mission E Electric Sedan Concept: 310-Mile Range, 15-Minute Charging--Live Photos &...
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Jaguar F-Pace 360-Degree Loop Sets New World Record: VideoYou might say it was a hell of an introduction. Before Jaguar's new F-Pace had its official unveiling at the Frankfurt Auto Show, British stunt driver Terry Grant took the marque's first-ever SUV for a spin—so to speak—by completing a 62-foot loop-to-loop in front of a cheering crowd...
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