The British government has launched an attack on the VW Group for the diesel-gate emissions scandal and revealed its considering prosecution of UK officials. The Transport Committee’s special report on VW’s initial cheating and its subsequent efforts to fix any wrongdoing was scathing and the Government will push the car maker to pay compensation to … [Read more...]
Tradelines 5 October
The cost of unleaded petrol and diesel crept up again in September, as a result of rising world oil prices putting upward pressure on the wholesale cost of both fuels, says RAC Fuel Watch. The average cost of a litre of petrol ended the month at 112.07p, and diesel averaged 113.34p per litre, the highest average price since August 2015, and up 0.42p while … [Read more...]
VW called to cull big salaries and extravagance
Volkswagen should reduce the "huge sums of money" paid to executives and any bonuses should be given in shares, activist investor TCI Fund Management. In May the investment company demanded an end to boardroom "extravagance" after VW paid its top 12 managers a total of 63 million euros or £54.07 for 2015, even though the company plunged to a record loss … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 September
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 1.9 million vehicles worldwide for an airbag defect that is linked to three deaths and five injuries. The recall is to resolve a defect that may prevent deployment of airbags and seat-belt pretensioners in some crashes and covers models sold between 2010 and 2014, including the Chrysler Sebring, 200, Dodge Caliber, … [Read more...]
Tradelines 14 September
Motorists hoping to bag a bargain following the Volkswagen Group emissions scandal will be disappointed, because residual values of models from VW, Audi, Skoda and Seat have barely moved, according to research. One year ago on 16 September 2015, when the VW emissions scandal broke, canny drivers might have hoped that sales of VW Group cars would drop and … [Read more...]
EC toughens stance against Volkswagen
The European Commission is tightening screws on Volkswagen this week. The European Commission has found that Volkswagen Group broke consumer laws in 20 European Union countries by cheating on emissions tests, German daily Die Welt reported, citing Commission sources. Among them are the Consumer Sales and Guarantees Directive -- which prohibits … [Read more...]
VW UK told to clean up its act and compensate owners
An influential group of British politicians has called on the Government to set strict timelines for Volkswagen Group to recall tainted diesel vehicles and compensate their British owners. VW is "only just beginning to recall cars in the UK," where about 1.1 million vehicles were found to contain software that rigged emissions tests, said Parliament's … [Read more...]
On your marks for the new VW Transporter Sportline
Volkswagen Sportline versions are being reintroduced on the Transporter series. Last seen over four years ago, the Sportline was a popular derivative with its trim and fittings reflecting a more dynamic style including special alloys and body kit plus leather interior and advanced connectivity system. The new series will first be seen on the 180ps 2.0 … [Read more...]
Tradelines 31 August
Ashley Andrew has been appointed Managing Director of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK, with immediate effect. Mr Andrew, 45, was most recently Head of Marketing, Skoda UK, overseeing product, communications, digital and media and was previously Head of Operations at SEAT UK, after positions with Rolls-Royce, BMW, MINI and Ford. Volkswagen is revealing a … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 August
The Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante convertible will be built, but only 99 cars will be assembled. It echoes design elements from the 1960 DB4 and updated in the Vulcan, and all have been sold before deliveries begin next year. A very special Jaguar E-Type which starred in the BBC’s famous comedy series, Only Fools and Horses, will be … [Read more...]
