Horst Meima Named President and CEO Of VW Credit
Dec 1, 2015
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., today announced that Horst Meima, 47, has been named President and CEO of VW Credit, Inc. (VCI), effective January 1, 2016. In this role, Meima will oversee all functions of VW Credit, Inc., the captive finance company which services Volkswagen, Audi and Ducati customers, authorized a ... Continue reading
The Volkswagen Scirocco GT Black Edition
Nov 30, 2015
The âkerb appealâ of Volkswagenâs exhilarating Scirocco sports coupé has never been in doubt: the distinctive silhouette and wide, low stance of this third generation model â revealed just last year â continue to turn heads. Now Volkswagen is boosting the Sciroccoâs desirability yet fur ... Continue reading
Nov 29, 2015
* In NASCAR, Kyle Busch clinched the Sprint Cup championship driving his No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota for the win at Homestead-Miami Speedway. After breaking his right leg and left foot in a crash at the start of the season, Busch came back after missing 11 races for the improbable title win. This is the first NASCAR ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Presents Technical Measures for EA 189
Nov 25, 2015
Next step in solving the NOx exhaust emissions issue in Europe Minor hardware measures for the 1.6TDI engines 2.0 TDI engines only need a software update Target: no adverse effects on fuel consumption and performance WOLFSBURG -- November 25, 2015: The clarification and solution of the diesel issue is progressing. The ... Continue reading
Volkswagen submits Recall Plan For 2-liter Diesel Cars to California Air Resources Board
Nov 23, 2015
<p>SACRAMENTO November 18, 2015; Today the Volkswagen Group of America (VW) submitted a recall plan to the California Air Resources Board responding to the violations described in ARBâs <a href="http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/in_use_compliance_letter.pdf& q uot;> September 18, 2015 letter</a> to VW concerning illeg ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Rolls Out 3D Smart Glasses
Nov 23, 2015
Launch following successful pilot project with Wolfsburg plant logistics Roll-out in the area of order picking Wolfsburg, November 23, 2015 â At Volkswagenâs Wolfsburg plant, the roll-out of 3D smart glasses as standard equipment has now started following a three-month pilot phase. Plant logistics personnel a ... Continue reading
First Look - 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune +VIDEO
Nov 23, 2015
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Nov 22, 2015
* The Los Angeles auto show media previews took place this week. The all-new 2016 Toyota Prius, 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio sedan, Fiat's rebirth of the 124 Spider roadster, Caddy's new XT5 crossover, the 2017 Ford Escape with two new engines and the new face of Lincoln on a revamped 2017 MKZ sedan all caught o ... Continue reading
Dr. Michael Steiner Becomes Volkswagen Group Compliance Commisioner
Nov 21, 2015
Herndon, Va., November 18, 2015 â Dr. Michael Steiner (51), until now Head of Total Vehicle Development/Quality at Porsche, has been appointed Compliance Commissioner at the Volkswagen Group effective as of November 16, 2015. In this function Steiner reports directly to the CEO of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Ma ... Continue reading
2016 Volkswagen Dune--New Design and Features
Nov 18, 2015
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the production version of the 2016 Beetle Dune, which will go on sale early next year. Inspired by classic Baja Bugs, the vehicle will enter the Beetle family as a new trim, offering a rugged addition to the rest of the model lineup. âThe new Dune successfully captures t ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Revists Fan Favorite with the Launch of the 2016 Beetle Denim
Nov 18, 2015
The special edition Beetle Denim is a contemporary tribute to the 1970s Beetle Jeans model Exclusive short-run model, arriving in dealerships in early 2016 Equipped with 17-inch Heritage wheels and 1.8-liter TSI® engine Original interior design, including unique seating surfaces and jeans-inspired seat pockets Volks ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Golf GTE Sport Concept Takes The Plug-In Hybrid to a Whole New Level +VIDEO
Nov 18, 2015
North American debut for a Volkswagen that combines race-car performance and hybrid fuel economy Golf GTE Sport is powered by a 395-horsepower plug-in hybrid system Drivetrain combines two electric motors, World Rally Championship turbocharged engine, and innovative all-wheel-drive system Bridges the gap between road a ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Delivers 4.84 Million Vehicles in 2015 to October
Nov 16, 2015
Brand Board of Management Member Jürgen Stackmann: "We are working intensively to regain customers' trust." WOLFSBURG, GERMANY -- November 13, 2015: The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivered 4.84 million vehicles to customers from January to October this year. "The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand is experiencing c ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Delivers 8.26 Million Vehicles Worldwide in the First 10 Months of 2015
Nov 13, 2015
From January to October, the Volkswagen Group handed over 8.26 million vehicles to customers. Worldwide deliveries did not present a uniform picture. Deliveries by the Volkswagen brand in certain markets reflected especially the current diesel issue as a result of sales stoppages for the vehicles affected. Deliveries t ... Continue reading
First Look: 2016 Volkswagen Passat Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Nov 5, 2015
Restyled and Upgraded By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE HAGUE - November 5, 2015: Several weeks ago, amidst the eye of the storm of the diesel scandal, Volkswagen presented its renewed Passat. It may be awkward timing, but life goes on and so does the introduction of the 2016 model of VWâs midsize sedan. ... Continue reading
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