Volkswagen

BMW and Audi dealers call Trump tariff plans 'scary' and 'tragic'

Ask dealers about President Trump's threatening to tax imports of European models, and they'll tell you buyers of those cars might as well throw the money saved on their tax bills out the window.

VW may seek damages from Winterkorn over emissions violations

Volkswagen is reviewing whether to seek damages from former CEO Martin Winterkorn, who was at the helm when the company disclosed it had cheated on emissions tests, VW supervisory board member Stephan Weil told a newspaper.

Audi engineer fired for diesel-cheat role wins $1.7M payout, report says

Audi is paying more than 1.5 million euros ($1.74 million) in severance pay to an engineer caught up in its diesel-cheating scandal, a German media report said.

Germany's glitziest car awards canceled over diesel

Germany's most prestigious automaker awards will go to no one this year as manufacturers reel from the latest turns in a diesel-emissions scandal plaguing the industry.

VW Group hands over regional responsibility to brands

Volkswagen Group is handing responsibility for managing regions to its different brands as part of a strategic overhaul to decentralize power at the automaker.

Audi will test air taxis in its German home city

Audi and partner Airbus have signed a letter of intent with the German government to test air taxis in and around the Bavarian city of Ingolstadt.

Audi stops sales, recalls A6, A7 for seat sensor glitch in U.S.

Audi issued a stop sale and recall for 2012-18 A6 and A7 sedans equipped with certain seats after determining that a sensor designed to detect whether the passenger seat is occupied can malfunction.

VW truck & bus unit to be renamed Traton

Volkswagen Group will rename its truck & bus division Traton Group as it prepares to raise funds for global expansion in commercial vehicles.

Audi drops A1 diesel variant due to low demand

Audi's new A1 Sportback subcompact hatchback will launch without a diesel version and will only be available in a five-door format.

Audi's detained CEO, Stadler, questioned by prosecutors, report says

Munich prosecutors questioned Audi's arrested CEO, Rupert Stadler, about the automaker's diesel-cheating scandal on Wednesday, Reuters reported.

VW board was weak and indecisive over Audi CEO crisis

When a crisis strikes, a company's board must spring into action and take charge to quickly restore confidence. After Audi CEO Rupert Stadler was arrested over VW Group's diesel scandal, old loyalties took precedence over damage control.

VW board was weak and indecisive over Audi CEO crisis

When a crisis strikes, a company's board must spring into action and take charge to quickly restore confidence. After Audi CEO Rupert Stadler was arrested over VW Group's diesel scandal, old loyalties took precedence over damage control.

Audi, Hyundai to cooperate on fuel cell vehicles

Audi and Hyundai said they will cooperate on developing fuel cell vehicles. The agreement will give Audi and other brands in the Volkswagen Group access to parts that are based on Hyundai's development of the ix35 Fuel Cell SUV and its successor, the Nexo.

VW, Ford eye alliance to develop 'potential products across a number of areas'

Volkswagen and Ford are exploring an alliance to develop and produce commercial vehicles, including vans, and possibly other projects that could strengthen the companies' competitiveness.

VW names interim Audi boss, seeking to steady brand after CEO arrest

Volkswagen Group suspended Audi boss Rupert Stadler and announced an interim replacement with Abraham Schot, seeking to steady its most profitable business after German authorities arrested Stadler as part of an emissions probe.

Audi suspends Stadler, installs Schot as interim CEO

Audi suspended CEO Rupert Stadler and appointed sales chief Bram Schot as an interim replacement with immediate effect, a day after Stadler's arrest in connection with a diesel probe.

Audi suspends Stadler, installs Schot as interim CEO

Audi suspended CEO Rupert Stadler and appointed Bram Schot as an interim replacement effective immediately, a day after Stadler's arrest in connection with a diesel emissions probe in Germany.

Audi said to resume crisis talks after CEO Stadler's arrest

Audi's board of directors will resume talks to address a leadership crisis, sources said, following CEO Rupert Stadler's arrest.

Sales boss Schot will be Audi interim CEO after Stadler arrest, report says

Volkswagen Group is preparing to name sales and marketing boss Bram Schot as interim chief at its Audi unit, Bloomberg reported. The move follows the arrest of CEO Rupert Stadler in connection with VW's diesel-emissions cheating.

VW executive tally in diesel scandal grows with Stadler arrest

Rupert Stadler's arrest adds to the list of German and American executives at Volkswagen AG that have been held, charged, or both over their alleged involvement in the emissions-testing scandal.

Stadler's words return to haunt him

Audi CEO Rupert Stadler could not have been more prophetic when he said last month: "The diesel crisis is not yet over for us." Stadler was arrested today in Germany pending a trial for fraud and false testimony on the suspicion he could destroy evidence.

Audi CEO Stadler arrested on risk he may suppress evidence

Munich prosecutors said that Audi CEO Rupert Stadler was arrested on Monday because investigators saw the risk that he might seek to suppress evidence in connection with a diesel emissions probe.

VW could face further fines from German authorities

Munich prosecutors are examining whether to impose fines on VW's Audi division for its role in manipulating V-6 and V-8 diesel engines.

VW market manipulation probe could end this year, German prosecutors say

German prosecutors could wrap up an investigation into alleged market manipulation by senior VW Group executives this year, the officials said, after ordering the automaker to pay 1 billion euros to settle claims of emissions cheating.

Why VW should share its skateboard and change the world

Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess has plenty on his plate, but he should consider these three words: Share the skateboard.