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Today's News: September 25, 2015

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Double-digit new-car sales growth expected in September 2015, according to Kelley Blue Book

Mashable: Volkswagen’s former CEO could get $30 million despite huge diesel scandal

WIRED: The real winner in the VW diesel scandal? Hybrid cars

Associated Press (AP): Volkswagen CEO steps down amid US emission-rigging scandal

Associated Press (AP): Sell, sue or stay put: Considerations for Volkswagen owners

Reuters: California car dealers sue Volkswagen over diesel-emissions scandal

The New York Times: How Volkswagen could compensate diesel owners

USA TODAY: Saving VW: Next CEO faces 5 big challenges

USA TODAY: Reports: Porsche chief to become new Volkswagen CEO

Business Insider: Volkswagen’s cheating engines can’t be easily fixed

Bloomberg: Despite VW scandal, vintage diesel cars still have cachet

Bloomberg: Diesel scandal threatens VW’s slim global sales lead over Toyota

Bloomberg: Pope’s choice of ride on U.S. visit sparks interest in Fiat 500L

International Business Times: Volkswagen diesel scandal: Here’s how bad Volkswagen sales were before the company was caught cheating

International Business Times: Volkswagen emissions scandal: What is a ‘defeat device,’ how does it work, and why can’t you see it?

CNBC: As Volkswagen loses, other automakers could benefit

MarketWatch: Will Volkswagen’s scandal be the death of diesel?

MarketWatch: Consumers will be slow to forgive Volkswagen deception

ABC News: Why Volkswagen may have risked it all by allegedly cheating on emissions

Marketplace.org: Volkswagen dealers in U.S. waiting for guidance

TheStreet: Can Matthias Mueller rid Volkswagen of scandal in wake of Winterkorn’s exit?

Financial Times: VW’s approach to emissions baffled rivals

24/7 Wall St: September new car sales expected to jump 12%

ConsumerAffairs: Safety features a bigger draw for new car buyers

Automotive News: VW could be only major automaker with Sept. U.S. sales decline, two analysts predict

The Detroit News: VW drivers fuming over ‘cynical’ cheating

The Detroit Bureau: Winterkorn’s fall from grace shockingly quick

Los Angeles Times: Volkswagen chief’s swift resignation highlights exploding global scandal

The Houston Chronicle: Volkswagen diesel owners wait, watch and wonder

The Philadelphia Inquirer: Financial, reputation hits to Volkswagen hinge on top of execs’ culpability

NJ.com: Global Auto Mall offers tips on buying pre-owned vehicles

FOX (WVUE-TV) New Orleans, La.: Kelley Blue Book analysts say a worst case scenario would likely cut VW resale prices about 8 percent

The Sacramento Bee: Price to pay in Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal: Billions of dollars, loss of public trust

DelawareOnline.com: Delaware auto sales returning to pre-recession levels

Nooga.com: 4 more things to know about the VW emissions debacle

The Financial Diet: How to (safely) sell your car on Craigslist without getting ripped off

 

KBB.com Editorial

2016 Volkswagen Passat: A facelift amid firestorm

Five things to know about the VW diesel scandal

2016 Honda Accord: The 2016 Honda Accord still sets the standard for midsize sedans, but with more style and content than ever before

2016 Honda Odyssey: For big families with big needs, there is still no more valuable vehicle than the 2016 Honda Odyssey minivan

2016 Toyota Camry: Bland no more, the best-selling 2016 Toyota Camry family sedan is as impressive to behold as it is to drive

2016 Toyota Corolla: Toyota’s faithful Corolla sedan for 2016 delivers value and reliability, then tosses in style and comfort at no extra cost

 

Top News

Volkswagen names Mueller as CEO amid emissions scandal

Volkswagen board names Muller as Winterkorn’s successor; Seat, Skoda get new CEOs, sales chief is out

New VW CEO vows to win back trust lost in carmaker

DOJ: Volkswagen investigation under way

EPA to bolster testing because of Volkswagen scandal

Why Volkswagen’s ‘clean-up’ looks far from clean

Volkswagen said to manage faked test results from Germany

Diesel fans fear Volkswagen emissions scandal may tarnish technology

How VW’s American ambitions planted the seeds of its diesel crisis

 

OEM/Vehicle News

Hyundai recalls 470,000 Sonatas to replace engines

VW diesel scandal bolsters Marchionne’s campaign for mergers

GM’s Barra says focus is unwavering

Chevy’s Android Auto update will reach cars in March

 

Industry/Dealer News

Greenwood: Imports, pickups coveted by crooks

4 reasons why UAW members are voting against FCA deal

 

International Automotive News

VW rigged tests on 2.8 million cars in Germany, Berlin says

Berlin says light trucks also affected by VW emissions cheating

Daimler denies it manipulated emissions data

India orders probe into Volkswagen cars

 

Ad/Media/Marketing News

Why the connected car will surpass all other IoT initiatives (and four opportunities for advertisers)

How much is a social media influencer’s audience really worth?

5 tips for running your first influencer marketing campaign

 

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