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In Australia, Volkswagen Will Have To Explain Its Dieselgate Software Under Oath
100,000 Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda cars in Australia are affected by the company’s ‘cheat software’, the dual-mode switch that detected emissions testing conditions and changed vehicles’ performance to create lower emissions. Two open class action lawsuits are underway, and a Federal Court judge has ordered the manufacturer to explain on the stand exactly why the…
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Iconic Cars From The Past That Should Make A Comeback
Car-makers can be a ruthless bunch when it comes culling some of the most beloved vehicles out of their catalogue. A lot of this has to do with the economics rather than car bosses toying with our unhealthy attachment to inanimate objects. Regardless, this still doesn’t make parting ways with an icon any easier. We’re…
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Future Movers: VW’s Electric Car To Charge 500KM In 15 Minutes
Tired of walking? Future Movers is our roundup of last week’s biggest news in powered transport. Whether it’s a car, a bike, a plane or something in between, you’ll find the Aussie angle on it right here.
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LEGO’s Second Attempt At A Classic ’60s VW Beetle Has Finally Perfected Its Curves
Available starting August 1 for $149.99, LEGO’s new Volkswagen Beetle isn’t as large or complex as its Porsche 911 GT3 RS. But the company’s designers have worked hard to perfectly recreate the curves and contours of the car that help defined the ’60s, even introducing new pieces to help replicate the Beetle’s iconic bulging fenders.