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VW recalls 115K cars due to ‘exploding’ airbags. If you have one of these vehicles, bring it to your dealer ASAP
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 115,000 cars due to a dangerous airbag defect. The models affected include certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
VW Recalls 114,000-Plus Beetles, Passats for Exploding Takata Airbags
VW is adding more Beetles to the list of vehicles affected by the massive Takata airbag recall, as well as some examples of its Passat sedan and wagon.
VW Recalling 115k Vehicles With Takata Airbags That Might Explode
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 115,000 vehicles equipped with Takata airbag inflators in the United States. These don’t pose an “unreasonable risk” to safety, but are being recalled out of an abundance of caution.
Volkswagen Recalls Over 114,000 Vehicles Over Exploding Airbag Risk
Airbags are one of the most essential safety features in any vehicle, and when they don’t work correctly, the risk of severe injury or even death can increase dramatically. Read on for everything you need to know about this recall,
Volkswagen recalls more than 100,000 Beetles, Passats over exploding airbag
Volkswagen is recalling 111,478 Beetles and Passats because the driver's airbag can explode. Long-term exposure to high humidity and temperatures may ca
Volkswagen recalls over 114,000 vehicles in the US due to airbag safety concerns
Volkswagen is taking action to address a significant safety issue affecting over 114,000 vehicles in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a recall due to potential airbag malfunctions that could pose serious risks to drivers.
VW resurrects the Scout name with this new truck and SUV—and here’s the big surprise
Remember the commercial truck maker called International Harvester that made rugged SUVs and trucks with the Scout name back ...
VW cost cutting necessary after 'decades of structural problems', CEO tells paper
"The weak market demand in Europe and significantly lower earnings from China reveal decades of structural problems at VW," ...
Weekend wrap: Dog thrown from airport balcony, man’s fight for qualification and VW responds to theft of Amarok claim
A French woman, caught on camera, throwing her dog over a third floor balcony at Gauteng's OR Tambo Airport, has been ...
The New Scout: VW, Lawsuits, and My Commentary
"VW AG's decision to attempt to sell Scout vehicles direct to consumers and compete with its U.S. dealer partners is ...
Woman has driven the same 1966 VW Bug for 50 years
Meet the woman whose Volkswagen Bug, lovingly dubbed "Blue Whale," has charmed her community for 50 years with its magenta ...
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VW demands 10% wage cuts to save jobs as profits plunge
VW's problems have fed wider anxieties about Germany's status as an industrial powerhouse and the competitiveness of ...
VW may close plants in Germany for the first time in its history
Volkswagen, the largest employer in Germany, is facing increased competition from China and weakening demand.
Scout Motors EVs will use Rivian-VW software and architecture
VW's new offshoot EV company Scout Motors, which revealed its first two vehicles last week, will use the software and zonal ...
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VW workers at Osnabrueck plant hold fresh warning strike
Workers at Volkswagen's Osnabrueck plant, considered a possible target for closure under the German automaker's restructuring ...
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The Rare Italian-Brazilian Sports Car You Wouldn't Believe Is Related To The VW Beetle
Brazil's automotive history is rich with curiosities and rare gems. This Beetle-based sports car is one of them ...