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Forum: The Auto industry 09-25-2015, 08:19 AM
Replies: 115
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Posted By finnbow
It is now reported that the ousted CEO will get...

It is now reported that the ousted CEO will get compensation of somewhere between $32-67 million.
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Forum: The Auto industry 09-24-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,225
Posted By finnbow
This article paints a pretty grim picture of...

This article paints a pretty grim picture of Volkswagen corporate governance and how it contributed to what happened. If it's true, I'd have no problem throwing the book at 'em.
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Forum: The Auto industry 09-24-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,225
Posted By finnbow
If anybody is interested, here's the October 2014...

If anybody is interested, here's the October 2014 paper from the International Council on Clean Transportation pointing out the differences between dynamometer testing and on-road testing of modern...
Forum: The Auto industry 09-24-2015, 02:41 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,225
Posted By finnbow
I'm thinking buy-back (I believe I read somewhere...

I'm thinking buy-back (I believe I read somewhere that VW's announced write-down corresponds to the projected cost of a buy-back program). If it costs $6-7k per vehicle to retrofit (on some cars...
Forum: The Auto industry 09-24-2015, 01:48 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,225
Posted By finnbow
Here's an excellent read on the background of the...

Here's an excellent read on the background of the culprit EA189 2L TDI engine. From my read, the software subterfuge may have occurred around Summer 2008 when they encountered problems with their...
Forum: The Auto industry 09-24-2015, 12:59 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,225
Posted By finnbow
With beers now going for over 10€ at Oktoberfest...

With beers now going for over 10€ at Oktoberfest this year, a billion simply doesn't go as far as it once did.
Forum: The Auto industry 09-24-2015, 12:10 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,225
Posted By finnbow
The Fed has (or can get) the VIN numbers and...

The Fed has (or can get) the VIN numbers and compel/negotiate a required fix with VW. The Fed could use coercive measures (e.g., withholding highway or other funds) to force noncompliant states to...
Forum: The Auto industry 09-24-2015, 11:34 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,225
Posted By finnbow
I doubt the Federal government will stand by and...

I doubt the Federal government will stand by and allow impacted vehicles in 33 states to continue to operate as is.
Forum: The Auto industry 09-24-2015, 11:26 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,225
Posted By finnbow
Though not the last word on the issue, here's a...

Though not the last word on the issue, here's a reasonable take on the options for impacted VW owners:

http://www.wired.com/2015/09/vw-owners-arent-going-like-fixes-diesels/

In effect, the...
Forum: The Auto industry 09-24-2015, 09:31 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,225
Posted By finnbow
It may be a simple fix, but the fix will likely...

It may be a simple fix, but the fix will likely greatly impact performance and mileage, two of the features that drove folks to buy TDI's to begin with. VW could well be forced to buy back all of...
Forum: The Auto industry 09-24-2015, 09:02 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,225
Posted By finnbow
Maybe, but they were banking heavily on expanding...

Maybe, but they were banking heavily on expanding North American operations (and this was a probable factor behind the behind the scam). This likely will put the kabbash on that. They were on the...
Forum: The Auto industry 09-23-2015, 11:04 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,225
Posted By finnbow
In the US, pretty much all BMW's are considered...

In the US, pretty much all BMW's are considered luxury class cars due to only larger engine choices and all the bells and whistles forcing luxury car pricing. In Germany, they tend to distinguish...
Forum: The Auto industry 09-23-2015, 10:12 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,225
Posted By finnbow
For comparison sake, you can get a BMW 218i in...

For comparison sake, you can get a BMW 218i in Germany for 27.650,00 € or a Honda Civic with a 1.8L engine (a lesser car, IMO) for 23.390,00 € (including a 19% value added tax that isn't charged on...
Forum: The Auto industry 09-22-2015, 02:18 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,225
Posted By finnbow
I doubt it. But you can (or could in the past,...

I doubt it. But you can (or could in the past, anyway) get a 3 or 5 series BMW or a lower model Benz with a smaller engine and without bells and whistles for a price far cheaper than a gussied up...
Forum: The Auto industry 09-22-2015, 01:27 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,225
Posted By finnbow
Beyond these issues, most German cars are...

Beyond these issues, most German cars are outfitted with all imaginable bells and whistles for the US market to help drive the notion that high cost equals luxury. In Germany, you can buy BMW's with...
Forum: The Auto industry 09-22-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,225
Posted By finnbow
I brought an Audi back from Germany when I moved...

I brought an Audi back from Germany when I moved back in 1986. Not only was it expensive to maintain, but electrical problems were frequent.

Moreover, Porsche/Audi/Mercedes/BMW dealers here try...
Forum: The Auto industry 09-21-2015, 08:46 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,225
Posted By finnbow
Quite a surprise from VW. Their TDI engines do...

Quite a surprise from VW. Their TDI engines do indeed get fantastic performance and mileage (I rented an Audi A4 TDI on my recent visit to Germany). Now, the reason behind it becomes clear. ...
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