Parksplug’s Top 10 Automotive Stories of 2015 — Number 9

THE CHEATING SCANDAL DEEPENS:  VOLKSWAGEN HAD AN ASHLEY MADISON PROFILE,  SOURCE CLAIMS

Or maybe the scandal widened rather than deepening.  Whichever, it turns out Volkswagen was cheating on more than just diesel engine emissions tests. An anonymous source today provided us with a copy of what appears to be VW’s listing on the recently-hacked Ashley Madison online dating site.

The profile, shown below, includes a gauzy, rather seductive photograph of a Volkswagen Tiguan striking an alluring pose.

It’s not known if the company actually participated in any affairs.  When reached for comment, a Volkswagen spokesman shouted, “Stop calling me!” before slamming down the phone (which was an odd thing to do as it was a cell phone).

The Ashley Madison site caters to married people who wish to cheat on their spouses. The site’s slogan is, “Life is short, have an eclair.” Or something to that effect.