German automaker Daimler will voluntarily recall 3 million Mercedes-Benz brand cars with diesel engines in Europe to improve their emissions performance, the company said Tuesday, in the wake of widespread public debate over the future of diesel. The Stuttgart-based company said it was taking the step to reassure drivers and strengthen confidence in the technology. […]
VW Chief: Working on Settlement with U.S. for Emissions Fraud
Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller says the company is cooperating with U.S. authorities and hopes to reach a settlement on a fine with the Justice Department for equipping diesel vehicles to cheat on emissions tests. Mueller said the company admits it “made a big mistake” and that “we have worked on a very cooperative basis with […]
Volkswagen to Launch More Electric Cars After Diesel Scandal
German automaker Volkswagen plans to ramp up its offerings of electric vehicles as it fights to bounce back from a scandal over diesel cars rigged to cheat on emissions tests. The electric campaign is part of a wide-ranging review of the company’s strategy that also includes increasing profitability, investing in new ways of getting around […]
Speed Machines & Family Rides Among Geneva Show Highlights
Family-friendly, practical SUVs rub elbows with exotic and fearsomely expensive sports cars at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show. Here are five eye-catching vehicles from among the 120 world and European premieres as the show prepares to open to the public on Thursday. It runs through March 13. BUGATTI CHIRON Volkswagen’s supercar brand seeks to […]