Volkswagen Passenger Cars Delivers 5.1 Million Vehicles in 2011
Jan 6, 2012
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand closed 2011 with a new record: For the first time in a twelve-month period, the brand delivered 5.1 (4.5; +13.1 percent)* million vehicles to customers worldwide. "The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand made major gains last year thanks to a fresh, innovative and environmentally-friendl ... Continue reading
Headline News from Delhi: VW may bring Up to India
Jan 6, 2012
Volkswagen Group is considering launching its Up city car as part of a big investment in its Indian operations by the end of next year. ... Continue reading
'Manliest Motor' And Best Pick-Up Awards For Volkswagen Amarok
Jan 5, 2012
The new Volkswagen Amarok pick-up has received two more accolades in the last month, firstly from What Van? who named it the 'Best Pick-Up of the Year', and also from Zoo magazine who crowned the double-cab pick-up 'Manliest Motor' in its 2011 Motoring Awards. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports 26.3 Percent Increase In 2011 U.S. Sales
Jan 4, 2012
2011 sales total 324,402 units, a 26.3 percent increase over prior year sales Best year in sales since 2002 December sales total 32,502 units, a 36.2 percent increase over prior year sales and best December since 1972. Chattanooga-built Passat, finalist for North American Car of the Year, sold 22,779 units year-to-date ... Continue reading
New Volkswagen CC: Luxury Motoring Without The Luxury Pricetag
Jan 4, 2012
Volkswagen has announced UK pricing for the new CC, which is now available to order. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Intends To Make Production 25 Per Cent More Environmentally Compatible By 2018
Jan 2, 2012
As part of its "Think Blue. Factory." Initiative, the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand has set itself clear targets for the environmentally sustainable positioning of all its plants. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Intends to make Production 25 Per Cent more Environmentally Compatible by 2018
Jan 2, 2012
As part of its "Think Blue. Factory." Initiative, the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand has set itself clear targets for the environmentally sustainable positioning of all its plants. ... Continue reading
Dec 28, 2011
Bronx businessmen Ted Bessen and Steven Risso did the seemingly impossible: in 2009, they purchased a Nissan dealership in the heart of the Bronx that had been closed for a year, and in two years' time, turned it into New York City's top Nissan dealership -- poor economy and all. Along the way, Teddy Nissan became the ... Continue reading
kbb.com Editors Name Top 10 Winter Driving Vehicles for 2012
Dec 28, 2011
today announces the Top 10 Winter Driving Vehicles for 2012 The days are short, the nights are cold and the chances of encountering rain, snow, sleet or some other form of weather-related treachery during the course of any daily drive are at their peak. Â It just may be time for consumers to consider upgrading their c ... Continue reading
On The Pull Again... Volkswagen Scoops Third 2011 Top Towcar Award
Dec 23, 2011
The Volkswagen Passat Estate has been named as the Top Towcar of the Year 2011 in a poll of caravan enthusiasts. This brings to three the number of overall Towcar of the Year awards claimed by the manufacturer this year. ... Continue reading
Stefan Sielaff To Head Volkswagen Design Centre In Potsdam From February 1, 2012
Dec 23, 2011
Stefan Sielaff (49), currently Head of Audi Design, has been appointed Head of the Volkswagen Design Centre in Potsdam effective February 1, 2012. ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI outscores 2012 Honda Civic Si
Dec 21, 2011
PR Newswire YONKERS, N.Y., Dec. 21, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta GLI outscores Civic Si in head-to-head comparison YONKERS, N.Y., Dec. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While earlier tests of the more-popular basic versions of the Honda Civic scored too low to be Recommended, the sportier Si version has earned a notably hig ... Continue reading
Lowest Insurance Group Rating For Smallest Volkswagen
Dec 21, 2011
The new Volkswagen up! might come with a five-star Euro NCAP test rating and the kind of interior space that would shame many a car in the class above, but when it comes to insurance it's as small as its 3,540 mm long body, with a class-leading 1E group rating. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Returns to the Super Bowl
Dec 19, 2011
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today it will advertise during the Super Bowl for the third consecutive year. Following the success of last year's two 30- second spots, Volkswagen will premiere one 60-second spot at the beginning of the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVI. The spot will feature the all-new Beetle, w ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI (Clean Diesel) Review
Dec 18, 2011
2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI Engine: 2.0-liter Clean diesel turbocharged 4 Horsepower/Torque: 140 hp @ 4,000 rpm/236 lb.-ft. @ 1,75 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 101.5 in. Length/Width/Height: 165.4 x 70.3 x 58.2 in. Tires: P225/45R17 H Cargo volume: 15.2/46 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
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