[WRC] News & rumours (part III)

Link to this scandal?

Google Volkswagen and the go to the news section. You'll find loads of articles about the topic

I always thought that the ECU ability to detect the standard emission/fuel test cycle was kind of a public secret for years and that it was not only VW doing that.

I don't know if the students finding the data discrepancies that exposed VW's operation looked at other cars, but in US VW is the only company selling diesel cars in volume. There are a handful of BMW and Mercedes models and one Chevy, but VW is the only big seller.

But that's still nothing compared to sales of diesel pickup trucks, many of which have software installed to dump fuel and spit out dark clouds of soot because it looks tough.

http://money.cnn.com/2015/09/21/inve...res/?sr=cnnifb

I don't see this fully stopping VW from having a Motorsport program in the WRC or any other sport! Hah

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Originally Posted by AL14

They will never make them pay such lawsuit IMO.
I've also read lately that VW wanted to buy redbull racing. Don't know if it is just a rumor...Let's see

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F1_Addict ‏@F1_Addict
Auto Bild reporting that VW/Audi F1 deal is all but done. However, entry would lead to withdrawal from DTM & WEC. Shame if true.

A nice time to buy VW shares! This scandal will probably end like the 2014 GM faulty ignition switches: paying a fine after making a deal with US authorities and roll some heads on the board...business as usual.

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Originally Posted by dimviii

F1_Addict ‏@F1_Addict
Auto Bild reporting that VW/Audi F1 deal is all but done. However, entry would lead to withdrawal from DTM & WEC. Shame if true.

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Couldn't care less about the DTM but it would be a shame to see one of the greatest and most road-relevant manufacturer racing programmes end if Audi are forced out of sportscar racing. Although with Porsche arriving last year it did seem like they were on borrowed time regardless.

There has been some bad relationship in VAG between Audi and Porsche also thanks to Porsche Le Mans victory and I don't expect them to continue fighting against each other.

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Originally Posted by Gregor-y

But that's still nothing compared to sales of diesel pickup trucks, many of which have software installed to dump fuel and spit out dark clouds of soot because it looks tough.

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Isn't that the main purpose of big diesel pick ups?

Out here in the West I see perhaps one big 7+ liter turbo diesel pick up out of maybe 30, maybe 0ne in 40 with anything ever in the bed..
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