vw backs off on diesels in u.s. for 2016.
vw backs off on diesels in u.s. for 2016. withdraws application to sell diesel-powered vehicles in the u.s. via usa today [RK]
vw blames engineers.
it seems this was the work of a couple of rogue engineers. ‘i agree, it’s very hard to believe, ‘volkswagen of america ceo michael horn conceded to congressional hearing. ‘it’s a sign of arrogance. it’s a sign of not admitting yet the severity of your problem,’ representative r-ny, chris collins, an engineer said. via nbc news [RK] above> volkswagen of america ceo, michael horn