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Mercedes-Benz Introduces Integrated Off-Street Parking Information
Mercedes-Benz said it is adding information on off-street parking to its E-Class models both in the United States and Europe.
The system, powered by Inrix Off-Street Parking, provides real-time parking information for garage locations, the number of open spots, and rates. It also includes any limitations and restrictions at the garage. …
Volkswagen Dieselgate Fix for 2.0-Liter Engines Gets Green Light from German Regulators
The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt, Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority, approved Volkswagen’s technical solution to put its 2.0-liter TDI engines into compliance with current emissions standards. The engines were originally equipped with software that allowed them to pass emissions tests but pollute more when in use on the road.
The fix includes a software …
BMW Announces Plans for B57 Quad-Turbo Diesel Engine
MUNICH—At the 37th International Vienna Motor Symposium, BMW announced plans for a new quad-turbo diesel engine.
The new engine, designated B57, will be a 3.0-liter inline 6 turbo-diesel with four turbochargers capable of delivering 394 horsepower and 561 pound-feet of torque, the latter available between 2,000 and 4,000 rpm. The powerful …
Fiat Chrysler Recalls 1.1 Million Cars for Confusing Gear Shift Lever
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it is recalling some 1.1 million cars and SUVs because some drivers have found their gear shift levers confusing and would exit the vehicle without shifting into park.
The recall covers 811,586 cars in the United States and 317,616 in other markets.
The move follows a 2015 National …
Ultra-Low Sulfur Fuel to Celebrate 10th Anniversary
Ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel was introduced in the United States ten years ago, in 2006. The move to the new standard – 15 ppm of sulfur – was mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency effective October 15, 2006 and California began requiring it on September 1, 2006.
The change came about …
Former Engine Chief at VW Wolfgang Hatz Resigns
The former head of engine and transmission development at Volkswagen, Wolfgang Hatz, has left the embattled automaker.
Most recently head of development at Porsche, Hatz had been suspended seven months ago due to his possible participation in the Dieselgate scandal. The move was made at his own request.
Volkswagen admitted installing software …
BMW Adds New Features and Greater Range to i3 for 2017
BMW’s electric city car will get a significant boost in range for the upcoming model year.
On Monday, the automaker announced a new version of the i3 electric vehicle with a more powerful battery and larger fuel tank for the range extender. The vehicle’s electric range will increase from 80 miles …
Pennsylvania Raises Highway Speed Limit to 70 in Many Areas
Officials in Pennsylvania announced that they are increasing the speed limit on hundreds of miles of highway in the state to 70 mph (112 km/h) effective Tuesday. The change impacts 396 miles (637 kilometers) of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and 400 miles (644 kilometers) of five state highways.
The state had already …
VW CEO Apologizes to Obama: ‘We Have Disappointed Many People’
The CEO of embattled automaker Volkswagen made a personal apology to President Obama last Sunday for the Dieselgate scandal.
Martin Müller, who was appointed to the position of chief executive last fall, following the departure of long-time CEO Martin Winterkorn, said he had a short two-minute exchange with the president during …
Volkswagen Starts Dieselgate Recall for Golf in Germany
Volkswagen said Thursday it had begun to recall certain diesel-powered Golf models in the latest chapter of the Dieselgate scandal with the approval of the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt or Federal Motor Authority.
The Wolfsburg-based automaker is asking owners of 15,000 Golf TDI Blue Motion Technology with an EA 189 2.0-liter engine and standard …
Germany Recalls 630,000 Diesels from Audi, Mercedes, Opel, Porsche, and VW
German authorities called on Friday for the recall of approximately 630,000 diesel-powered vehicles in order to update their emissions control systems.
The recall, which affects Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Porsche, and Volkswagen, calls for the engine control software to be updated because the affected vehicles’ systems would suppress emissions controls at low …
Volkswagen Reaches Accord with Justice Department
Volkswagen announced it had reached an agreement in principle with the U.S. Department of Justice, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Air Resources Board, to settle the emissions scandal that has come to be known as Dieselgate.
U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer said Thursday that the settlement would include buyback …
