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Tag: VW: Page 2
EV
The Big Buzz: Volkswagen ID. Buzz bus set to premiere today
Wolfsburg, Germany — The Volkswagen T1 bus is something of an iconic staple to many automotive enthusiasts and van-lifers alike. While the model ceased production in the late 1970s, Volkswagen might just have something up its sleeve to satiate the masses. On March 9 at 1 p.m. ET (7 p.m. Central European Time), Volkswagen will share […]
March 8, 2022
Technology
Tuesday Ticker: May 4, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, Volkswagen’s head honcho says the automaker will make its own chips for self-driving vehicles; gig-related stocks suffer following a Biden administration representative interview and Boyd Group Services marks a date for its Q1 financial results reveal. Homemade chips Volkswagen won’t be relying on an outside company for […]
May 3, 2021
Collision Repair
American Alias: Volkswagen to become ‘Voltswagen’ in the U.S., says automaker
UPDATE: The name change was in fact an April Fool’s joke that was leaked to the media several days early by mistake. Toronto, Ontario — In what many initially believed to be a premature April Fools’ Day prank, Volkswagen of America has announced a name change to Voltswagen of America. The automaker’s U.S. branch announced […]
March 30, 2021
Technology
EV/AV Report: March 29, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Project Arrow meets it’s virtual twin that the APMA plans to use through the prototyping phase, Volkswagen reveals the ID.Buzz microbus as the its first full AV and the government of British Columbia helps support a Canadian electric heavy trucks company. Pixelated Production The […]
March 26, 2021
EV
EV/AV Report: February 15, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, reports from China hint that Tesla’s Model Y may be further along than we thought, Toyota is gearing up to unveil a number of new electric offerings and Volkswagen and Microsoft have partnered up to develop a new AV platform. Tesla Tip Signs seem […]
February 12, 2021
Collision Repair
Volkswagen agree $290 million settlement following emissions cheating scandal
By Tom Davis Ajax, Ontario — January 15, 2018 — Volkswagen has agreed to a settlement worth up to $290.5 million in Canada after diesel vehicles under the Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche brands were caught up in an emissions cheating scandal. The agreement, which is still subject to court approval, will see the company make […]
January 15, 2018
Collision Repair
CSN-427 Auto Collision becomes certified under Audi and Volkswagen
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — November 30, 2015 — CSN-427 Auto Collision made history in 2006 as the very first collision repair facility in the Greater Toronto Area to become Audi Aluminum certified. The repair centre has recently been recognized at an even higher level, with its certification as both an Audi Authorized Collision […]
November 30, 2015
Network
UK government considers scrappage fees in twist on the VW emissions saga
The UK House of Commons environment committee recently urged its government to consider a scrappage scheme for diesel cars. The call came in the wake of the VW emissions scandal. The thinking was that the government should consider ways of encouraging drivers to trade in the polluting diesel vehicles for cars that produce less nitrogen oxide.
November 25, 2015
Recycling
UK government considers scrappage fees in twist on the VW emissions saga
By Jeff Sanford London, United Kingdom — November 25, 2015 — The UK House of Commons environment committee recently urged its government to consider a scrappage scheme for diesel cars. The call came in the wake of the VW emissions scandal. The thinking was that the government should consider ways of encouraging drivers to trade […]
November 25, 2015
Collision Repair
Friday Fun: Good times in the auto industry, Tesla’s troubles and a car hits a collision centre (again)
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 5, 2015 — Herewith, a collection of interesting news bits related to the collision repair sector from the week that was: – Get ready for a whole batch of new cars to repair. Times are good in the Canadian auto industry. The sector reports that new car sales […]
November 5, 2015
Collision Repair
Friday Fun: Dieselgate’s effects, AV insurance and Fenix makes acquisitions
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 15, 2015 — A collection of interesting goings-on in the auto world from the past week: – The VW scandal continues to generate some interesting knock-on effects. VW, of course, was caught cheating on emissions tests. The scandal has focused attention on emissions testing in general. There is some […]
October 15, 2015
Auto Insurance
Friday Fun Reads: Deiselgate, diamond speakers, and the disappearing red car
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — September 24, 2015 — A collection of interesting auto sector news bits from the week that was: – The biggest story of the week, of course, is Deiselgate. VW admitted it had been programming its cars to cheat on emissions testing standards. The auto industry trade media has, collectively, […]
September 24, 2015
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