New Volkswagen Cross Coupé Concept: Now Even More Efficient +VIDEO
Mar 6, 2012
Last year, Volkswagen unveiled the Cross Coupé concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, powered by a plug-in petrol-electric hybrid system with low fuel consumption of 2.7 litres per 100 km (around 105 mpg) and CO2 emissions of just 62 g/km. ... Continue reading
Mar 2, 2012
By Andrew FranklEuropean Bureau Chief Auto Central March 1, 2012; It is a small world. Many years ago Mark Gillies, big cheese in VWâs PR department and yours sincerely were colleagues at Britainâs award winning CAR Magazine. These days we are both living in the States, albeit several thousand miles away from ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Targeting Honda in USA
Mar 2, 2012
Frankfurt Germany February 29, 2012; Christiaan Hetzner writing for Reuters reported that Volkswagen chief executive Martin Winterkorn squeezes his bulky frame behind the wheel of the new Honda Civic and takes out a tape measure - part of a forensic, and very public, inspection of the five-door compact at last Septembe ... Continue reading
Growing up!: Small Car Family Expands At Geneva Motor Show
Mar 2, 2012
The new up! range is growing, with the unveiling of four up! design studies at the Geneva Motor Show next week, each of which shows the versatility and potential of the cleverly compact new Volkswagen city car. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports 42.5 Percent Increase in February U.S. Sales
Mar 1, 2012
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 30,577 units sold in February, a 42.5 percent increase over prior year sales and best February since 1973. "February's strong sales of 30,577 units and back-to-back record months reflects the increasing consumer confidence in the marketplace and strong interest for our ... Continue reading
Volkswagen up! And Golf Cabriolet Win At Carbuyer Awards
Mar 1, 2012
In the same week that the first right-hand drive models are arriving in UK showrooms, the new Volkswagen up! has added to its growing tally of honours, winning car review website CarBuyer's Best City Car award, while the Golf Cabriolet has claimed the accolade for Best Convertible. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Lifts The Lid On New Golf GTI Cabriolet
Feb 29, 2012
The most powerful production Golf Cabriolet ever is set to be unveiled next week at the Geneva Motor Show. ... Continue reading
12-Reg Finance Offers From Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Feb 28, 2012
There's still time to take advantage of the finance offers from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for a new 12-plate van or people carrier, plus zero per cent finance on selected used vans, available until 31 March 2012. ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Review by John Heilig
Feb 25, 2012
Volkswagen Buyers Guide Compare VW Tiguan THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Editor-at-Large The Auto Channel Model: 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE with sunroof and navigation Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 Horsepower/Torque: 200 H @ 5,700 rpm/207 lb.-ft. @ 1,700 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 102.5 in. Length ... Continue reading
Feb 16, 2012
Volkswagen Group of America today announced it will sponsor The Museum of Modern Art's eight-night live performance exhibition, featuring 3-D visualization and a selection of original compositions by electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk. The sponsorship of Kraftwerk -- Retrospective 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8, is part of a multi-y ... Continue reading
Decision to Weigh Inadequacy of 2006-2008 Honda Civic Hybrids Settlement
Feb 16, 2012
SEATTLE--Today, attorneys representing owners of 2006-2008 Honda Civic Hybrids applauded five states that have asked the judge overseeing a proposed class-action settlement to grant the states more time to weigh the fairness of the agreement, says Seattle-based law firm Hagens Berman. âWhat is puzzling is that it ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand Again Delivers Well Over 400,000 Vehicles In January
Feb 16, 2012
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand reported robust delivery figures for the beginning of this year: The company handed over 419,200 (January 2011: 418,600; +0.1 per cent) vehicles to customers worldwide in January. ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review and Fun Drive by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Feb 15, 2012
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Caution: Fun-to-drive! By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2944) Yes. Fun-to-drive; lots of fun. With 200 horsepower at my command, for me every Stop sign was a temptation for a full-throttle blast. Back nearly thirty years ago the Volkswagen brand âownedâ ... Continue reading
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Delivers Innovative Logistics Solution to Volkswagen Plant in Bratislava
Feb 14, 2012
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, an IDENTEC GROUP Company and leading provider of wireless sensor solutions, has implemented an innovative, real-time location (RTLS) system that automatically tracks automobiles at Volkswagen's Bratislava production plant. The IDENTEC SOLUTIONS SensorSMART enabled solution keeps track of vehicles in ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand Again Delivers Well Over 400,000 Vehicles in January
Feb 14, 2012
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand reported robust delivery figures for the beginning of this year: The company handed over 419,200 (January 2011: 418,600; +0.1 percent) vehicles to customers worldwide in January. "The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand made a stable start to the new year. Despite volatile developments, ... Continue reading
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