20 Car Models Not Selling Well in North America Going Buh-Bye in 2016
Dec 24, 2015
Detroit December 23, 2015; Mark Phelan, writing for the Detroit Free Press pointed out a score of models on the list. Some are vanishing bu others may be replaced by entirely new vehicles carrying alternative badges. Some are going out of production because they would require too much work to meet the latest U.S. safet ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Upgrades Appeal of Polo, Golf and Passat Models for 2016 in the UK
Dec 24, 2015
Generously-equipped Polo Match replaces SE trim and adds extra style and function High-spec Golf GT Edition and R-Line Edition supersede GT and R-Line models New Passat SE Business incorporates functional upgrades and Discover Navigation MILTON KEYNES, UK -- December 23, 2015: Volkswagen is gearing up for a busy start ... Continue reading
2016 Volkswagen Passat Awarded Top Safety Score +VIDEO
Dec 23, 2015
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE - December 23, 2015: It was no surprise that the new Passat earned a 2016 Top Safety Pick + rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IHS). However, there is one condition: the 2016 model has to be equipped with optional Forward Collision W ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2015
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - December 14-20, 2015; VW Fix, Noisy Ferrari's, Mazda Leads MPG, Tesla Sells Emission Credits, Purdy Driving Home to NAIAS, Rain Man Buick, Jeep Recall ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Dr. Herbert Diess to Make First U.S. Speech as Chairman at CES 2016
Dec 18, 2015
Dr. Herbert Diess will address show-goers in the opening keynote on the eve of the worldâs largest consumer technology show New innovations in electric mobility, connectivity, and smart technology will highlight next- generation strategy for VW WOLFSBURG, GERMANY -- December 17, 2015 â Volkswagen will return ... Continue reading
Dec 18, 2015
Volkswagen announced today that it has retained attorney Kenneth R. Feinberg, managing partner of The Law Offices of Kenneth R. Feinberg, PC, to design and administer an independent claims resolution program to address claims related to the 2.0L and 3.0L TDI vehicles affected by the emissions compliance issue. Volkswag ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Continues Structural and Staff Realignment
Dec 18, 2015
Functions in CEOâs area of responsibility reorganised Müller: âFaster decision-making and more efficient actionâ WOLFSBURG -- December 17, 2015 â The Volkswagen Group is becoming more streamlined and speeding up its internal decision-making process. To that end, functions in the area of responsib ... Continue reading
Dec 17, 2015
On the last Advent Sunday before Christmas, the four smokestacks above the Volkswagen KraftWerk power plant glow like giant red candles over the winter wonderland in the Autostadt. The parkland twinkles with thousands of tiny lights in the trees and dancing skaters take guests on a musical journey to New York, Rio de J ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Delivers 9 Million Vehicles to Customers Worldwide from January to November
Dec 11, 2015
From January to November, the Volkswagen Group handed over 9.10 million vehicles to customers, including 833,700 units in November. "The Volkswagen Group and its brands are currently experiencing challenging times," said Matthias Müller, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, in Wolfsbur ... Continue reading
2016 Volkswagen Passat Earns a Top Safety Pick + Rating from IIHS
Dec 10, 2015
Herndon, VA â Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that the 2016 Passat, when equipped with the optional Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) system, has been awarded a 2016 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2016 Passat rec ... Continue reading
LIVE Volkswagen 'Diesel' Press Conference Today at 5AM EST +VIDEO
Dec 10, 2015
Volkswagen will hold a press conference on December 10th 2015 beginning 5 AM EST bringing you up-to-date on the current status of the clarification process concerning the diesel issue and on the realignment of the Group. The press conference will be aired LIVE. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Dr. Herbert Diess to Keynote CES 2016, Launch New Electric Car
Dec 8, 2015
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), formerly the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, announced today that Dr. Herbert Diess, chairman, board of management, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, will deliver a keynote address at the upcoming CES® 2016. Diess will use the CES stage to launch an all-electric concept ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2015
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - November 30-December 6, 2015; NAIAS No Shows; e-Porsche; Buick Made in China, Dart Recall, VW GTI Up, Eye On Design Awards And More ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles returns to UK CV Show After a 4 Year Absence
Dec 5, 2015
Held at NEC in Birmingham from 26-28 April 2016 Opportunities to meet new and existing customers MILTON KEYNES, UK -- December 3, 2015: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has confirmed it will be attending the Commercial Vehicle Show, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from 26-28 April 2016. It is the first time th ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports November Sales
Dec 1, 2015
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 23,882 units delivered in November 2015. The November sales results reflect the impact of the recent stop-sale for all 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI vehicles as well as for the 3.0L V6. The voluntary stop-sales were issued in light of notices received by the Environmenta ... Continue reading
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