Did More Vehicles Get Added To The Takata Airbag Recall?
It was December 22, 2015, when a Georgia man had an accident along a road in South Carolina. His airbag deployed, but due to the explosive power of a defective airbag inflator, he was peppered by shrapnel and later succumbed to his injuries. His death marks the 10th life to be taken by a defective airbag […]
Is Volkswagen Even Trying To Make Up For Dieselgate?
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has rejected Volkswagen’s initial plan to remedy the chaos caused by the “defeat device” scandal that has rocked the automobile industry and environmental regulators all over the world. The EPA has given CARB the lead on finding a solution to the scandal VW admitted to in September, but what […]
Takata Airbag Defect Found! Now, Can Officials Fix The Defective Inflators?
As federal officials dig deeper, they are finding even more concerning news about Takata Corp and its defective airbag inflators. Reports have been discovered that cast a shadow upon the company’s honesty, and the research group tasked with discovering the defect has finally pinpointed the problem. Takata Airbag Defect Found! Research group Orbital ATK has […]
Ford Drops Takata Airbags: Which Manufacturer Will Be Next?
The Takata airbag scandal continues to roll through the entire auto industry. So far, Honda, Toyota, and Nissan have all made the decision to not include Takata Corp. airbag inflators in vehicles that are currently under development, and now one of the largest auto makers in the U.S. has joined them. Ford Drops Takata Airbags […]
Why Is Volkswagen Giving Whistleblowers Amnesty?
As Volkswagen comes under scrutiny, its CEO Martin Winterkorn reluctantly announced his resignation from the company. Though he continued to deny any knowledge of the defeat device software that eventually caused dieselgate—and his downfall—the CEO accepted responsibility for the “irregularities” and stepped down, making way for Porsche boss Matthias Mueller to take his place. However, […]
Has Volkswagen Come Up With A Dieselgate Solution?
European news outlets are reporting that VW has come up with a solution for the vehicles affected by the dieselgate scandal. The fix is supposed to take less than an hour to install, but will it work for American TDI diesels? Has Volkswagen Come Up With A Dieselgate Solution? The fix varies for different engines, […]
Volkswagen Offers Cash And Dealer Credit To Victims: Should They Take It?
Dieselgate is growing larger, and Volkswagen is getting desperate to save its reputation. Rumors are swirling internationally that the company is going to roll out incentive programs as a stopgap for repairs, and America is one of the first places to receive these incentives. Volkswagen Offers Cash And Dealer Credit Sources are claiming that Volkswagen […]
Does The Auto Industry Need Takata To Stay In Business?
The Japan Credit Rating Agency downgraded its credit assessment for Takata Corp. from BBB+ to BBB- on Wednesday the fourth of November. The news caused the company’s stock to fall 13 percent and raised concerns from experts wondering if Takata’s business could implode on itself. They worry that the auto industry might be dependent upon […]
The EPA Says Porsche And Audi SUVs Have Defeat Devices Too: VW Denies Charges
Volkswagen was caught in a web of lies when it was discovered that several of its car models were using “defeat device” software to fool the EPA and pass emissions tests. The company admitted to the deception and has been working to repair its reputation ever since. However, the deception may not be over because […]
Four Things Germany Won’t Tell You About The Volkswagen Scandal
Germany is well known for high quality cars. Over 20 percent of the country’s exports are auto related and over 775,000 people work for the country’s automakers, so when the VW scandal was exposed, the pride of the entire nation was hurt. That’s why there are a few things Germany won’t tell you about the […]