Audi
German prosecutors investigate Audi CEO in emissions case
Rupert Stadler is being investigated on suspicion of fraud and indirect improprieties with documents.
German automakers’ shares fall on diesel emissions concerns
Newsmagazine report claims the automakers have colluded for years over diesel technology.
Audi engineer charged with directing VW emissions cheating
Giovanni Pamio is accused of being a leader in a conspiracy that has cost VW more than $20 billion in criminal penalties
Ont. judge orders VW to pay $2.1B in class action emissions suit
Many will also have the choice to return their vehicle at the buy-back price as of mid-September 2015.
Audi’s German headquarters searched in emissions probe
VW and Audi vehicles with 2-litre diesel engines make up the bulk of those caught up in Volkswagen’s emissions cheating scandal.
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Audi vet joins Tesla to lead production
The electric car maker wants to produce 500,000 vehicles per year by 2018, two years earlier than initially planned.
VW, Audi recall 850K vehicles to fix Takata air bag inflators
Covers vehicles from model years 2006 to 2014.
Global Volkswagen sales down 2.2% in November amid emissions scandal
US sales were down 15.3% to 45,300 units.
Emissions scandal cuts VW US sales by 25% in November
Automaker blames stop-sale orders for diesel-powered vehicles.
Ont. investigates Volkswagen for software that bypasses emissions controls
Government estimates there are 35,000 of the Volkswagen and Audi models in the province equipped with the software.
VW investigation focusing on development managers
The automaker’s top US manager will appear before Congress Oct. 8.
VW Canada halts some sales after emissions scandal
Software turns off controls on diesel models allowing them to boost power, exceed pollutant limits.
Automakers commit to automatic brakes in all cars
Technology is part of a new era in vehicle safety in which the focus is on preventing crashes rather than on protecting occupants.
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Audi plans electric SUV with 500-kilometre range
Will feature three electric motors to take on Tesla Model X.
Newer cars burn excessive amounts of oil, survey finds
Consumer Reports finds Audi, BMW and Subaru among biggest offenders.
