EB Brings Advanced Navigation And Speech Features To VW Golf VII
Dec 18, 2012
Elektrobit (EB), a developer of cutting-edge embedded technology solutions for the automotive and wireless industries, helped develop the navigation and user-experience features in the new Volkswagen Golf VII standard infotainment system, launched at Paris Auto Show earlier this year and currently available in Europe. ... Continue reading
Stand-Out Talent Amongst Volkswagen's 2012 Apprentices
Dec 18, 2012
Volkswagen's future star-technicians have been recognised in the annual graduation ceremony of the Volkswagen Modern Apprenticeship Programme at Sydney's Luna Park recently, which this year saw 20 apprentices successfully complete the programme. ... Continue reading
The Volkswagen Big Red Car Finds a New Home
Dec 18, 2012
It's the end of the road but not the journey as the Volkswagen Big Red Car auction closes, with the keys ready to be handed over to a proud new owner. ... Continue reading
Laura Steps Into Key National Sales Rolefor Mazda Motors UK
Dec 17, 2012
Laura Brailey is the new Senior Manager National Sales at Mazda Motors UK. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group: January - November Vehicle Deliveries Exceed Eight Million For First Time
Dec 17, 2012
The Volkswagen Group recorded a further increase in worldwide vehicle deliveries from January to November, topping the eight million mark for the first time in this period. ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Announces VW Credit Has Joined Existing Syndicated Credit Facility
Dec 13, 2012
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.,a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, announced today that VW Credit, Inc. has signed on as a partner to its existing $1.35 billion revolving credit facility that expires in June 2016. The lenders in the syndicated facility now consist of five captive finance companies -- Toyota Motor Credit Corpo ... Continue reading
North Shore Volkswagen Opens Biggest Showroom in Volkswagen Network
Dec 11, 2012
North Shore Volkswagen has moved into their new purpose-built showroom in Artarmon, the biggest showroom in the Volkswagen network to date. ... Continue reading
Henny Hemmes The Auto Channel's Senior European Editor Appointed World Car of the Year Jurist
Dec 10, 2012
Henny Hemmes, the Auto Channelâs senior European editor, has been installed as a juror for the World Car Awards. The WCA is a program initiated by, organized by, and conducted by automotive journalists from all over the world for the election of the World Car of the Year (WCOTY). Henny is part of the 7-member inte ... Continue reading
The Volkswagen Big Red Car Auction Goes Live
Dec 10, 2012
The auction of The Wiggles'skivvy red Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet is now live, with Australians able to place their bids for the iconic vehicle until 9pm Sunday, 17th December. ... Continue reading
New Golf: "All the Car You'll Ever Need" says UK TopGear Magazine
Dec 7, 2012
The new Volkswagen Golf has claimed its first award - the inaugural and prestigious accolade of 'All the car you'll ever need Car of the Year'in the UK TopGear Magazine Awards 2012 - a month before it is even on sale in the UK. ... Continue reading
500000th Volkswagen Rolls off Assembly Line in Kaluga
Dec 6, 2012
The 500000th motor vehicle rolled off the Volkswagen Group Rus plant's assembly line in Kaluga on November 21. The jubilee car, a Volkswagen Polo sedan, painted the official colors of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and Paralympics, was handed over to the city's sports and fitness center Leader - a municipal budget-fund ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Takes Trio Of Honours At Fleet Van Awards 2012
Dec 6, 2012
Once again, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has collected an impressive number of honours at the Fleet Van Awards 2012, including the most prestigious title of Fleet Van Manufacturer of the Year, plus the small and medium van of the year awards for the Caddy and Transporter vans, respectively. ... Continue reading
2012/2013 Volkswagen Golf Drive and Review By Larry Nutson
Dec 5, 2012
2012/2013 Volkswagen Golf Continuous Improvement By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1169) Volkswagenâs Golf arrived on the automotive scene 38 years ago in 1974. Now after having sold over 29 million around the world the Golf (aka: Rabbit) just keeps getting better. A little like t ... Continue reading
Amarok Wins 4x4 Australia';s Ute of the Year Award Again
Dec 5, 2012
The Volkswagen Amarok has defended its title as 4x4 Australia Magazine's 2012 4x4 Ute of the Year, confirming its benchmark position in the segment. ... Continue reading
Dec 3, 2012
The President of Technische Universitat Munchen, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Herrmann, yesterday presented the CEO of Volkswagen AG with the honorary academic title of 'Dr. Ing. e.h.'. ... Continue reading
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