Volkswagen marks end of an era with last Beetle
The car only had two redesigns and became famous for its unique look
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The car only had two redesigns and became famous for its unique look
For 80 years, the little car has come to symbolize many things, but most of all it was a landmark of design
The automaker is alleged to have overstated gas mileage and understated emissions of pollutants in some of its vehicles
The company is recalling the vehicles because the rear coil springs can break without warning, causing a loss of control
German conglomerate reportedly forced civilians and prisoners of war to work in its factories during World War II
Carmaker issued $13 billion in bonds while execs knew 500,000 vehicles here violated emission limits, U.S. alleges
Sales of the bulbous VW bug have been declining, leading the automaker to squash global production
The executive was detained amid concerns he might try to evade justice amid a fraud investigation
Volkswagen's plan to end production of the iconic model won't change the love many owners have for their "bugs" or Chris Vallone's lively business
That's what a German magazine is reporting, but that country's carmakers are deeply embedded in the U.S.
Car shoppers are snubbing sedans for SUVs and crossovers, opening up bargains for savvy car-shoppers
Prosecutors allege that the cheating scandal reached the top of the automaker, former CEO Martin Winterkorn
Investigators are looking into a potential brake problem in some Ford cards and air bag issues for VW
It has preliminarily ruled the grain is being dumped at improperly low prices, but it will end car restrictions
The chief who steered the company through the diesel scandal will be replaced by VW brand head Herbert Diess
Environmental campaigners sued dozens of German cities, arguing they have duty to cut excessive air pollution
The Franco-Japanese alliance upset Volkswagen's long reign atop the sales throne, all thanks to Mitsubishi
Unclear whether German auto giants that funded the "incomprehensible" research knew it was being carried out on primates
Japanese models -- especially Toyotas -- dominate the list of vehicles on the road since 2002 or before
Chipmaker positioning its tech for autonomous vehicle market, including the ride-hailing service's fleet
Schmidt played a role in concealing software that the automaker used to cheat on emissions tests
With the high-end Italian sports-car maker unveiling the Urus, it's aiming for a piece of an ever-hotter market
The U.S. is seeking a three-year prison term for Volkswagen engineer Robert Liang, who was aware the automaker was cheating
The executive, who was arrested in January, is one of many charged with conspiring to cheat emissions tests
As Ford, GM and Hyundai report big drops, the whole car industry may have its worst first half since recession year 2009