AUTOFORUM

Porsche to dump diesel

Sep, 24 2018, 03:44

Porsche has made the bold move of announcing it will no longer produce diesel models. The automaker's chief executive, Oliver Blume, says the change follows its parent company's emissions scandal over the last few years.

SA still loves diesels

Mar, 18 2018, 07:25

A survey by the AA of SA found that 37% of South African motorists will still choose diesel vehicles over petrol vehicles – despite recent studies show up to 38 000 people die prematurely as a result of diesel engines exceeding stated emissions.

German court rules cities can ban diesel cars

Feb, 28 2018, 01:49

Reuters has reported that a new court ruling in Germany will see cities in that country able to “ban the most heavily polluting diesel cars from their streets”.

Europe's broadening auto emission scandal makes for a bleak future for diesel

Aug, 03 2017, 09:40

Last week's revelations on the ever growing European vehicle emission scandal continues to cause havoc for the auto sector.

Now VW Set For Independent Probe Of Scandal

May, 23 2016, 14:49

German investors' association DSW called has called for an independent audit of Volkswagen's emissions test-rigging scandal in addition to the carmaker's internal probe.

Best Of The Web: VW Scandal Clouds Prospects for Other Diesel Makers at Geneva Motor Show

Mar, 09 2016, 11:14

The New York Times reports that the scandal surrounding VW and its emissions cheating has tainted the latest Geneva International Motor Show for other diesel car makers.

VW: CO2 issue mostly concluded

Dec, 09 2015, 16:25

Just weeks after questions relating to the CO2 figures measured on some of the group's models arose, Volkswagen says it has largely concluded the clarification of the matter.

Volkswagen Emissions & The Impact On South Africa

Oct, 26 2015, 13:56

The AA has released a briefing document provided by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) outlining the various issues in the emissions scandal and its effect on SA drivers.

VW: A288 EU5 & EU6-Engines Are Clean

Oct, 26 2015, 11:28

Volkswagen has confirmed that no software constituting an improper defeat device as defined in law is installed in vehicles with EA288 EU5 as well as EU6-engines in the European Union.

Best Of The Web: VW brand to change diesel technology, cut investments

Oct, 14 2015, 09:00

An article in the Detroit News reports that: "Volkswagen’s flagship brand will switch to new diesel emissions control technology in Europe and North America as well as cut a billion euros ($1.1 billion) in annual investment spending."