Volkswagen Press Conference - LIVE from 2016 Paris Motor Show +VIDEO
Sep 29, 2016
VOLKSWAGEN PRESENTS AN ELECTRIC CAR FOR A NEW ERA Watch the entire press conference LIVE right here at 2AM ET Thursday PARIS - September 28, 2016: The presence of Volkswagen at this year's Paris Motor Show is all about 'Think New.': in presenting the world premiere of a design study, Volkswagen introduces a new ambassa ... Continue reading
Volkswagen World Premiere - Volkswagen EV The I.D.
Sep 28, 2016
Paris Motor Show - Mondial de l'Automobile 2016 Sep 28, 2016 World premiere of the I.D. starts the countdown to a new era for Volkswagen Volkswagen plans for the visionary I.D. to hit the road in 2020 An ambassador: the I.D. is the first Volkswagen of a new fleet of electric cars It runs and runs: the I.D. has a range ... Continue reading
International Truck and Van of the Year Winners
Sep 28, 2016
Two of the most significant commercial vehicles introduced in the past 12 months have been named International Truck and International Van of the Year 2017. Scania’s brand new S-Series, with its flat floor cab, took the honour of International Truck of the Year 2017, while VW’s new Crafter won the prestigious Inter ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group & Audi Accelerate Fuel Cell Technology Solutions Program With Ballard
Sep 26, 2016
VANCOUVER and INGOLSTADT, Germany, Sept. 26, 2016 - Ballard Power Systems today announced that automotive OEM Audi AG has issued purchase orders to Ballard to accelerate certain key development activities under the current long-term Technology Solutions program that Volkswagen Group has with Ballard. As announced by Ba ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - September 19-27, 2016
Sep 25, 2016
* Gasoline station lines are back. A massive pipeline leak in Alabama caused widespread gasoline shortages and significant price hikes on the East Coast of the United States. Though the leak reportedly posed no danger to the public, officials said it affected drivers all along the I-95 corridor from Florida to Maine. C ... Continue reading
The New Crafter is International Van of the Year 2017
Sep 21, 2016
HANOVER, Germany, September 21, 2016 -- The Crafter which was independently developed and produced was voted the best Van of the Year 2017 Developed according to customer wishes, selected by experts Economical, functional and suitable for everyday use - the new Crafter appeals in every respect An international jury of ... Continue reading
Short Spin: 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Sep 21, 2016
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE AUTO CHANNEL LOS ANGELES - November 25, 2015: Last week, during the first media day of the L.A. Auto Show, I jumped into a Volkswagen e-Golf, one of five that were available for test drives around the Convention Center area. Even though the lap around the Convention Center was ... Continue reading
Sep 18, 2016
* A VW engineer has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy in the company's emission cheating scandal. James Liang, age 62, of Newberry Park, Calif. entered the plea in U.S. District Court in Detroit. He is cooperating with investigators with the hopes of a reduced sentence from the maximum of 5 years and a fine of ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Debuts New Crafter Commercial Van + VIDEO
Sep 13, 2016
HANNOVER/OFFENBACH - September 12, 2016: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has presented the new Crafter to around 350 international media representatives in Offenbach. With a maximum payload of 5.5 metric tonnes, a larger maximum cargo volume of 18.4 m3 and an excellent variety of drive types and derivatives, the new Cra ... Continue reading
2016 Jeep Cherokee Review By Steve Purdy
Sep 8, 2016
2016 Jeep Cherokee Review By Steve Purdy ... Continue reading
Volkswagen US Sales = August 2016
Sep 1, 2016
August sales totaled 29,384 units Best ever August for Tiguan, with 3,302 units, a 4.3 percent increase over August 2015 Best ever August for GTI, with 2,081 units, a 9.1 percent increase over August 2015 Herndon, VA — (September 1, 2016) Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 29,384 units deliver ... Continue reading
2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Aug 28, 2016
The Jetta Hybrid is the most fun-to-drive way to save fuel DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS If the fuel economy potential of a hybrid is appealing but you also actually like driving and have so far seen hybrids as boring transportation appliances for people who hate cars, Volkswagen has something that might be of ... Continue reading
Reuters Reports Deal Reached For U.S. Volkswagen Dealer Compensation
Aug 25, 2016
WASHINGTON, Aug 25, 2016; David Shepardson writing for Reuters In an exclusive report that Volkswagen AG is expected to announce on Thursday it has reached a deal in principle to compensate its 650 U.S. dealers in connection with the German automaker's diesel emissions scandal, a source briefed on the matter said. The ... Continue reading
Aug 21, 2016
* This middle week in August is the traditional time for two of the most important car events in the country - the Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit and the Monterey Car Week culminating in the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday. The former celebrates the automobile and motorcycle interests of everyman with ev ... Continue reading
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