VW done with diesel push in U.S., exec saysAuto News

Volkswagen will take a step back from the diesel powertrains that defined its U.S. vehicle lineup for the better part of a decade amid a repositioning of the brand in the aftermath of the company's emissions scandal, VW's top U.S. official says.

from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/29RTCtM
Source Auto News

Three States Sue Volkswagen (7/19/16)

3 states sue VW for environmental violations, NY alleges cover-up; ‘All-nighter’ for...
from TumblrCynthia Lin

Ford, tequila maker Jose Cuervo team up on bioplastic projectAuto News

Ford said it's working with tequila producer Jose Cuervo to turn discarded agave plant fibers into bioplastic parts for vehicles.

from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/2a9E94T
Source Auto News

VW execs covered up diesel cheating, state lawsuits allegeAuto News

Senior VW executives including former CEO Martin Winterkorn covered up evidence that the German automaker had cheated on U.S. diesel emissions tests for years, three U.S. states charged on Tuesday in civil lawsuits against the company.

from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/29SO53i
Source Auto News

Ally launches stock buyback, first dividend as public companyAuto News

Ally Financial, in another benchmark event during its long recovery from the Great Recession, said it is launching a stock buyback valued at up to $700 million along with its first dividend as a public company.

from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/2a9fXzw
Source Auto News

VW execs covered up diesel cheating, N.Y. lawsuit allegesAuto News

Senior executives at Volkswagen AG including its former CEO covered up evidence that the German automaker had cheated on U.S. diesel emissions tests for years, New York state charged on Tuesday in a civil lawsuit against the company.

from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/29W455B
Source Auto News

Honda redraws Accord profile with fastback stylingAuto News

New spy photos show signal the redesigned 2018 Honda Accord will have more of a fastback profile. The exterior, while heavily camouflaged, features a more swooping, sweeping design throughout the sedan, especially in the rear.

from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/2adDeDe
Source Auto News

Why we shouldn't let the VW scandal kill diesel powertrainsAuto News

Volkswagen's travails aside, modern diesel engines such as Fiat Chrysler's 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 still deserve a seat at the main table of automakers' fuel economy strategies.

from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/2a9aBUW
Source Auto News

Developers of Michigan self-driving car project to buy more than 300 acresAuto News

Developers of the planned American Center for Mobility autonomous vehicle testing site plan to purchase more than 300 acres of the former Willow Run bomber factory for $1.2 million, the state said Monday.

from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/29Rmqyh
Source Auto News

Tesla Motors changes web address to Tesla.comAuto News

Tesla Motors has changed its internet address from teslamotors.com to tesla.com, hinting at a possible company name change as part of CEO Elon Musk's latest and still undisclosed "master plan."

from Automotive News Breaking News Feed http://ift.tt/29RjUs5
Source Auto News