Volkswagen
German cities get green light to ban diesel vehicles
Confusion ensued over who would take the financial hit – diesel owners or car companies – if people could not drive their vehicles into German cities. Continue reading
Volkswagen, other German automakers used monkeys to test toxic diesel fumes: report
Volkswagen’s supervisory board called on Monday for an immediate inquiry into who ordered scientific tests in which monkeys were exposed to toxic diesel fumes, while the German government said such studies were unjustifiable. Continue reading
Volkswagen agrees to $290M settlement in Canada over emissions scandal
Around 20,000 Canadian vehicle owners expected to see cash payments. Continue reading
Volkswagen wants to keep records of Canadian investigation into emissions scandal sealed
The federal government has refused to provide records showing the scope of its investigation into the Volkswagen emissions-duping scandal in Canada and the Germany automaker is now seeking a legal order to keep those records confidential. Continue reading
Volkswagen Canada offices in Ontario searched in ongoing emissions scandal probe
The ministry charged Volkswagen AG with one count under the province’s Environmental Protection Act last week. Continue reading
Car ignores railway crossing signal, narrowly avoids being destroyed by speeding train
You won’t believe how close this careless driver came to being hit by a train after speeding past a level crossing. Continue reading
Catherine McKenna faces legal action over handling of Volkswagen probe
A statement from McKenna says her department is investigating and will take action if necessary. Continue reading
Canadian Volkswagen owners say they can’t get settlement money
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
Consumers have been writing to Global News for weeks complaining about long delays to have their settlement claims processed. Many said they are getting contradictory information from London, Ont.-based Ricepoint, the company in charge of administering claims. Continue reading
Volkswagen customers face thousands in repairs after high-pressure fuel pump fails
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
Danny Foster says he’ll never purchase another Volkswagen again after his high-pressure fuel pump failed on his diesel 2010 Golf TDI. Continue reading
Volkswagen to pay $2.8B in criminal penalties over U.S. diesel emission scandal
Federal Judge Sean Cox in Detroit followed the deal negotiated by VW and the U.S. Justice Department. Continue reading
