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Volkswagen Group appoints new CEO in wake of #VWgate – an annotated infographic

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As you may have heard, Volkswagen has been experiencing the repercussions of a minor work snafu over some diesel emission test fudging, the immediate upshot of which is that a lot of Bavarian bigwigs have been given the heave-ho, including CEO Martin Winterkorn. In comes 62-year-old Porsche chief Matthias Mueller in his place, as the company struggles to recover from the scandal over its rigging of US vehicle emissions tests and save 72,000 German jobs at its famous Wolfsburg plant. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading Volkswagen Group appoints new CEO in wake of #VWgate – an annotated infographic

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How to cheat at emissions tests the #VWGate way – an annotated infographic

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As we all know by now, Volkswagen has got itself in to a little hot water (hot CO2?) with the EPA in America, with the revelation that it has been fudging the emissions tests for its diesel vehicles. How does this happen? Vehicle certification requires new car models to go for a 20-minute simulated drive on a “rolling road” while hooked up to test equipment. The car’s computer then quietly optimises the engine performance to run cleanest during the test. E&T news has been reporting on the latest VW-gate news, including the likelihood that more car manufacturers are involved in … Continue reading How to cheat at emissions tests the #VWGate way – an annotated infographic

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#Volkswagen XL1 hybrid concept car – an annotated graphic

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Finally, automotive designers have cottoned on to the fact that hybrid cars have got to look every bit as good as their environmental credentials. As much as we admire the ambition of the Toyota Prius, it’s not the most visually striking car ever to grace the world’s roads. Now, though, electric cars are becoming proper sexy. BMW’s all-electric i3 will no doubt have turned a few heads. Now Volkswagen introduces the XL1, a svelte slab of sleek and shiny hybrid due to enter full production within two years. Carbon-fibre reinforced polymer chassis. Cameras instead of rear-view mirrors. Turbo-charged diesel engine … Continue reading #Volkswagen XL1 hybrid concept car – an annotated graphic

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#VWGolf Mark 7 wins 50th Car of the Year award at Geneva motor show – an annotated graphic

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All hail the mighty VW Golf, back in its seventh incarnation and an award-winner already. It is now the European Car of the Year, as voted for by motoring journalists at the Geneva Auto Show. Did you know the Golf is the smallest car Volkswagen sells in America? Size-wise, the Beetle is a larger car, you see. Not for the Yanks the diminutive joys of the Fox, Lupo, Polo or Up! Way back in September (man alive, where does the time go?) we posted another spiffy infographic about the VW Golf Mark 7, as it debuted at the Paris Motor Show. … Continue reading #VWGolf Mark 7 wins 50th Car of the Year award at Geneva motor show – an annotated graphic

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VW Golf Mk VII debuts at Paris Motor Show – an annotated graphic

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With the Paris Motor Show about to begin this weekend, it’s the perfect time for VW enthusiasts and petrolheads in general to enjoy today’s graphic about the new VW Golf Mk VII.  New-generation engines, bigger boots, improved air-con, intelligent steering and braking and a snazzy touch-screen infotainment system – it’s looking good. Sophisticated evolution, in the tradition of each previous Golf model. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading VW Golf Mk VII debuts at Paris Motor Show – an annotated graphic