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Fix or give money back: Consumer body warns car dealer over faulty engine

July 02, 2026 6:16 pm

The Kerala consumer commission noted that the vehicle was already out of warranty when it developed engine trouble in 2015. 

Volkswagen weighs 100,000 job cuts, closure of four German plants: Report

June 27, 2026 5:48 pm

Closing plants at Hanover, Zwickau, Emden and Audi's Neckarsulm site would put more than 45,000 jobs at risk, on top of the 50,000 cuts already planned.

'52-litre petrol in 45-litre tank': Car owner's claim puts Kanpur petrol pump under scanner

June 02, 2026 5:09 pm

According to the Volkswagen Virtus owner, the attendants first filled around 41 litres, briefly paused, and then resumed refuelling, claiming large quantities are often dispensed in two stages.

Volkswagen to end production at German plant, a first in company history

December 16, 2025 6:47 pm

Volkswagen warned of potential production cuts last year, as it faced shaky demand in Europe and China, its biggest market, as well as higher tariffs that have crimped sales in the United States.

Volkswagen is bringing old-fashioned physical buttons to its cars; here’s why

March 12, 2025 5:48 pm

Volkswagen admitted for making a mistake by going all-in on touchscreen technology, as customers found it annoying.

Tax evasion notices to Volkswagen, Kia for misclassifying imported parts

February 07, 2025 7:44 am

A duty of 30 to 35 per cent is applicable on parts imported in CKD form in a single shipment, whereas importing them separately as individual parts attracts a lower tax rate of 10 to 15 per cent.

What is 'badge engineering’ in cars, how it helps customers, automakers

January 06, 2025 6:16 pm

Is your car a product of 'badge engineering'? Automakers are turning badge engineering, essentially a cost-cutting technique, into a winning strategy. Here is how, and why.

Volkswagen investment chief steps down from Northvolt board

November 11, 2024 10:47 pm

Northvolt told Reuters it expects Volkswagen to find a board replacement for Sven Fuhrmann, who has held a board seat since last year.

Can Volkswagen's bet on Brazil help as sales in Germany, China fall?

November 01, 2024 7:26 pm

Volkswagen is confronting a severe crisis in its key European and Asian markets, with plummeting sales and profits.

Volkswagen and workers face off in second round of talks over pay and plants

October 30, 2024 1:03 pm

Management wants to close plants in Germany — at least three of them — for the first time in the company's history, while also cutting tens of thousands of jobs and reducing wages by at least 10%, according to labour leaders.

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The last Beetle: Eight decades later, Volkswagen rolls off production line

July 11, 2019 10:39 am

Volkswagen Beetle is an example of globalization, sold and recognized all over the world. An emblem of the 1960s counterculture in the United States. Above all, the car remains a landmark in design, as recognizable as the Coca-Cola bottle.

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