Warranty Week Newsletter Archives

Automotive Supplier Warranty Report: For years, powertrain suppliers and other parts suppliers have more or less split the industry's warranty expenses 50/50. But in recent years, the powertrain segment's share has risen fast, thanks to emissions compliance trouble in California for some Cummins diesel engines.
April 11, 2019

VW's Emissions Warranty Scandal: Some students cheat on tests. But companies rarely do, because the cost of getting caught is very high. And in the long run, someone usually snitches. So isn't it ironic that a bunch of students caught one of the world's largest manufacturers cheating on a test?
October 1, 2015

Automotive Supplier Warranty Report: For years, powertrain suppliers and other parts suppliers have more or less split the industry's warranty expenses 50/50. But in recent years, the powertrain segment's share has risen fast, thanks to emissions compliance trouble in California for some Cummins diesel engines.
April 11, 2019

VW's Emissions Warranty Scandal: Some students cheat on tests. But companies rarely do, because the cost of getting caught is very high. And in the long run, someone usually snitches. So isn't it ironic that a bunch of students caught one of the world's largest manufacturers cheating on a test?
October 1, 2015

Green Warranties: As the price of traditional fuels soar, the alternatives are becoming more viable. And manufacturers are promoting the growing viability of electric and biofuel-powered vehicles through longer warranties. Government is also getting involved by mandating higher fuel efficiency, new fuel blends, lowered emissions levels, and longer warranties.
May 14, 2008