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Here are the five must-read auto news stories and reviews for Wednesday, September 23, 2015.
THE LOWDOWN
So how did it all transpire? How did Volkswagen actually go about fooling the EPA and CARB and, thus, the car buying public? Car & Driver’s Andrew Wendler looks into the background, the circumstances which aligned researchers at ICCT with West Virginia University.
NOT THE FIRST TIME
Cheating emissions testing is nothing new. But while Volkswagen could be fined up to $18 billion dollars, the fine levied upon General Motors in 1995 totalled just $11 million when the automaker installed defeat devices on 470,000 Cadillacs.
THE BOSS
Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn doesn’t want to go down without a fight. Indeed, the brand may be wise to wait until the public is tired of hearing all about the diesel emissions scandal, lest two CEOs be tarnished by the same scandal.
EXOTICS
A new source provided GCBC with reliable U.S. sales figures for Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Rolls-Royce, where previously we had been relying only on estimates.
ALTIMA
Lost in the VW shuffle was Carlos Ghosn’s appearances in New York yesterday to reveal the facelifted, refreshed, 2016 Nissan Altima. It’s not a thriller, but Nissan will sell more Altimas in America this year than the Volkswagen brand will sell total cars.
- Auto News For Monday, September 28, 2015 - Audi Says 2.1 Million Of Its Own Vehicles Use Cheating Software
Here are the five must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews and videos for Monday, September 28, 2015. AUDI Volkswagen’s premium Audi brand, initially brought along by Volkswagen’s first admission that nearly 500,000 cars –...
- Auto News For Thursday, September 24, 2015 - New Ford Super Duty, Winterkorn Resigns, Canadians Love Suvs
Here are the six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews and videos for Thursday, September 24, 2015. THE FALL OF WINTER “I am clearing the way for a fresh start with my resignation,†says Martin Winterkorn, CEO of Volkswagen AG....
- Volkswagen Usa Sales Were Declining Rapidly Before Diesel Emissions Scandal
In 2012, Volkswagen's U.S. sales volume rose to the highest level since 1973. Through the first quarter of 2013, sales had risen in 31 consecutive months. Volkswagen Of America's market share grew from 1.4% in 2007 to 3.0% in 2012. But then...
- Auto News For Monday, September 21, 2015 - Epa Discovers Volkswagen Tdi Clean Diesels Aren’t So Clean After All
Here are the six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews and videos for Monday, September 21, 2015. EMISSIONS On Friday, we learned that, since 2009, Volkswagen USA’s four-cylinder diesels were running different software during emissions...
- Nissan Altima Sales Figures
Here you will find monthly and yearly Canadian and U.S. sales figures for the Nissan Altima. Use the dropdown at the top right of this page or at GCBC's Sales Stats home to find sales figures for any other vehicle currently on sale in North America. ...
Cars
Auto News For Wednesday, September 23, 2015 - Ghosn Introduces 2016 Nissan Altima In New York City
THE LOWDOWN
So how did it all transpire? How did Volkswagen actually go about fooling the EPA and CARB and, thus, the car buying public? Car & Driver’s Andrew Wendler looks into the background, the circumstances which aligned researchers at ICCT with West Virginia University.
NOT THE FIRST TIME
Cheating emissions testing is nothing new. But while Volkswagen could be fined up to $18 billion dollars, the fine levied upon General Motors in 1995 totalled just $11 million when the automaker installed defeat devices on 470,000 Cadillacs.
THE BOSS
Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn doesn’t want to go down without a fight. Indeed, the brand may be wise to wait until the public is tired of hearing all about the diesel emissions scandal, lest two CEOs be tarnished by the same scandal.
EXOTICS
A new source provided GCBC with reliable U.S. sales figures for Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Rolls-Royce, where previously we had been relying only on estimates.
U.S. August YTD Sales: Lamborghini up 151% to 725. Ferrari up 11% to 1575. Rolls-Royce up 2% to 566. pic.twitter.com/JhujwPT4LL
— GoodCarBadCar (@GoodCarBadCar) September 23, 2015ALTIMA
Lost in the VW shuffle was Carlos Ghosn’s appearances in New York yesterday to reveal the facelifted, refreshed, 2016 Nissan Altima. It’s not a thriller, but Nissan will sell more Altimas in America this year than the Volkswagen brand will sell total cars.
- Auto News For Monday, September 28, 2015 - Audi Says 2.1 Million Of Its Own Vehicles Use Cheating Software
Here are the five must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews and videos for Monday, September 28, 2015. AUDI Volkswagen’s premium Audi brand, initially brought along by Volkswagen’s first admission that nearly 500,000 cars –...
- Auto News For Thursday, September 24, 2015 - New Ford Super Duty, Winterkorn Resigns, Canadians Love Suvs
Here are the six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews and videos for Thursday, September 24, 2015. THE FALL OF WINTER “I am clearing the way for a fresh start with my resignation,†says Martin Winterkorn, CEO of Volkswagen AG....
- Volkswagen Usa Sales Were Declining Rapidly Before Diesel Emissions Scandal
In 2012, Volkswagen's U.S. sales volume rose to the highest level since 1973. Through the first quarter of 2013, sales had risen in 31 consecutive months. Volkswagen Of America's market share grew from 1.4% in 2007 to 3.0% in 2012. But then...
- Auto News For Monday, September 21, 2015 - Epa Discovers Volkswagen Tdi Clean Diesels Aren’t So Clean After All
Here are the six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews and videos for Monday, September 21, 2015. EMISSIONS On Friday, we learned that, since 2009, Volkswagen USA’s four-cylinder diesels were running different software during emissions...
- Nissan Altima Sales Figures
Here you will find monthly and yearly Canadian and U.S. sales figures for the Nissan Altima. Use the dropdown at the top right of this page or at GCBC's Sales Stats home to find sales figures for any other vehicle currently on sale in North America. ...