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Best Of The Web: EU To Fine Truckmakers

Jul, 20 2016, 19:59

According to the Financial Times, some of the major truckmakers are in a bit of a pickle over alleged price fixing and delayed emission tech introductions.

Happy birthday to the father of the “Gull-wing” SL300

Jul, 15 2016, 11:44

July 15 is the birthday of Rudolf Uhlenhaut, designer of the iconic 1955 Mercedes 300SLR

Best Of The Web: After false start, GM ignition switch trial begins

Mar, 15 2016, 10:27

The Detroit Free Press reports on the New York trial against GM regarding faulty ignition switches and the automaker's acknowledgment that it had continued to sell flawed cars after discovering the defect in Chevy Cobalts and other small cars.

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.

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."

Best Of The Web: Prepaid maintenance pays off for dealerships

Oct, 13 2015, 11:27

Automotive news discusses the pros and cons of prepaid maintenance programmes.

Best Of The Web: VW - Most diesel cars will need ‘major fix’

Oct, 12 2015, 13:36

The Detroit News reports: "Volkswagen of America says most of the 482,000 diesel cars that used software to evade emissions standards will need a “major fix,” including a hardware upgrade that won’t start for at least another year.

Best Of The Web: VW withdraws EPA application for 2016 diesels

Oct, 08 2015, 17:07

The lastest update from Automotive News on the VW hearing on emissions rigging in the US.

Best Of The Web: Automakers must not lose trust of owners

Oct, 05 2015, 16:07

According to an article in the Detroit News: "Toyota Motor Corp.’s top U.S. executive said in the wake of Volkswagen AG’s admission to cheating in emissions requirements in 11 million cars worldwide that automakers must be honest with the public.

Best Of The Web: VW taps Mueller as CEO; Horn keeps U.S. job; Skoda's Vahland steers new N.A. unit

Sep, 28 2015, 10:11

According to an article on the Automotive News website: "Volkswagen AG named Porsche boss Matthias Mueller CEO and tapped Skoda chief Winfried Vahland to oversee a newly created North American business unit."