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Ever since the Volkswagen scandal broke out – in which we learned that a hidden computer program could limit diesel engines’ power so they could pass the environmental tests – the brand has been hit with a few setbacks: engineers are working night and day to find a fix for …

One of the most impressive aspects of the whole Volkswagen diesel engine debacle is that nobody seemed to know about it. How could something this important go unnoticed for so long without anyone realizing it? This is what the manufacturer would like to know. In an effort to shed some …

In case you weren’t aware of the scandal around Volkswagen’s diesel engines, here is a quick summary: A few months ago, a report about these engines surfaced. In the report, it was alleged that the German manufacturer was installing a program in the engine’s computer that reduces power when the …

American officials have levelled new claims against Volkswagen in the ongoing diesel saga, this time alleging that the German automaker installed cheat devices in vehicles with larger diesel engines. After revelations last month that Volkswagen had used a device in 2.0-litre diesel engines during official emissions testing that turned on …

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just added another Volkswagen engine to its blacklist. In fact, the EPA is now accusing Volkswagen of including its emission test cheating software in its 3.0-litre TDI V6 engine, currently used in the Volkswagen Touareg, the Porsche Cayenne, and the Audi A6, A7, A8 …

The 28 th edition of what is affectionately known as Testfest is under way. This annual event gathers up members of the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada in order to determine the best new vehicles for 2016. This year, the test program will be held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park …

According to some of Car and Driver’s anonymous sources, it seems that Volkswagen isn’t ready to leave the convertible market alone; while the Eos will be axed (leaving the convertible Beetle alone in its segment), rumours state that the Golf Cabrio could come back, even though it left in 2002.

There is finally some good news coming out of Volkswagen this week! The manufacturer just released the 2016 Passat, their newest midsize sedan. The most obvious change is the front fascia. With a new hood, new fenders, an updated bumper and an all-new grille, the car looks more modern than …

Things are going from bad to worse for VW, and it looks like their diesel problems are far from over. After the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) announced that the German manufacturer had installed software in its diesel-equipped cars that limits nitrogen oxide emissions when it detects the car is undergoing …

Volkswagen Canada has suspended sales of its diesel-powered passenger cars as an emissions scandal plays out south of the border. The move comes after news broke that the automaker had allegedly rigged emissions tests for almost half-a-million diesel vehicles in the United States. Sales of cars powered by Volkswagen's 2.0-litre …