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Auto News For Wednesday, October 7, 2015 – Volkswagen Diesel Recalls May Begin In January

2016 Chevrolet Colorado 2.8L duramax diesel

Here are the six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews and videos for Wednesday, October 7, 2015. 

VW
No rush. Well, there is a rush. But it can’t be rushed. Volkswagen’s recall of more than 11 million diesel-equipped cars from the Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, and Seat brands won’t begin until January of next year.

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