Driving Impression: Volkswagen Passat HyMotion and Audi A7 h-tron Fuel Cell Prototypes
Jan 29, 2015
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor December 31, 2014 The Fuel Cell Vehicle is well set into our automotive future. The large car manufacturers are all in the process of developing such cars and especially during the past year, they have shown concepts, production ready models and prototypes LINK http://www.theautoc ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Supplies Advanced Ignition Technology For Volkswagen Engines Built In Mexico
Jan 28, 2015
BorgWarner's Locally Produced Plug Top Ignition Coils with Integrated Electronics Enhance Engine Performance, Improve Fuel Economy and Reduce Emissions AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 28, 2015 -- BorgWarner produces plug top ignition coils with integrated electronics at its plant in Ramos-Arizpe, Mexico, for Volkswagen's thi ... Continue reading
Ready for Business: Volkswagen Takes Three Awards
Jan 28, 2015
Volkswagen has boosted its 2015 trophy tally and added three new car of the year titles to its name, courtesy of fleet publication and website, BusinessCar. The Golf retained its Best Mainstream Lower Medium crown, having won the same award in 2014, while the Touran and Tiguan won the Mini-MPV and Mainstream Small Off- ... Continue reading
The New Volkswagen Passat is the Top German Performer in the Battle of the Big Five Company Cars
Jan 24, 2015
PREMIUM CAR quality with a mainstream new vehicle price tag will spell success for the all new Volkswagen Passat in the battle of the âbig fiveâ company cars, say independent experts CAP Automotive. Itâs a sector that is hotly contested by five giants of the company car world â Audi A4, BMW 3 Series ... Continue reading
Jan 23, 2015
A goal of nearly 100 DC Fast chargers will be installed to support long distance and metropolitan electric vehicle travel with the BMW i3, Volkswagen e-Golf and other electric cars, along heavily trafficked corridors on both coasts, supported by Level 2 chargers. These publicly available charging stations will be added ... Continue reading
Jan 18, 2015
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2015 North American International Auto Show: How Henny Sees It
Jan 16, 2015
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, The auto show in Detroit is officially named the North American International Auto Show has been the most important American car show for decades. It was a relief to journalists when in 2005, the L.A. Auto Show decided to move its dates to November. For ... Continue reading
Volkswagen up! Models Boast Extra Style
Jan 15, 2015
MILTON KEYNES, UK -- January 14, 2015: Volkswagen Retailers in the UK will begin taking orders for the Street up! and Club up! today, ahead of first deliveries in March, with prices starting from £11,995 (RRP OTR). Both models are based on the flagship High up! trim which includes front fog lights, heated front seat ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2015
10.14 million units delivered from January to December 2014 / +4.2 percent CEO Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn: âVigorous implementation of strategyâ Group Board Member for Sales Christian Klingler: âVehicle deliveries doubled in ten yearsâ WOLFSBURG/DETROIT -- January 12, 2015: The Volkswagen Group ach ... Continue reading
2015 Detroit Auto Show: Volkswagen GTE Cross Coupe Makes World Debut
Jan 12, 2015
New five-seater plug-in hybrid concept shows the future design language for Volkswagenâs North American SUVs Mid-size SUV uses V6 plug-in hybrid drivetrain, with 276-horsepower 3.6 VR6® FSI engine, two electric motors (54 and 114 hp) and all-wheel drive The front end of the concept car offers a look at a new SU ... Continue reading
2015 Detroit Auto Show: Volskwagen Golf and Golf GTI Win 2015 Car of the Year
Jan 12, 2015
Volkswagen kicks off the New Year as victor of this prestigious award HERNDON VA/DETROIT -- January 12, 2015: Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that the 2015 Golf and 2015 Golf GTI have been named the 2015 North American Car of the Year. The Golf and Golf GTI were recognized for setting new benchmarks in thei ... Continue reading
Volkswagen, Tenth Record in Succession. Deliveries Doubled Since 2004
Jan 10, 2015
Group Board member for Sales Christian Klingler: âTenth record in succession. Deliveries doubled since 2004.â Wolfsburg, January 9, 2015 â âThe Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand closed the tenth year in succession with a new delivery record, topping the six-million mark for the first time in a twelve- ... Continue reading
Car Stuff @CES 2015: Volkswagen Car and Computer Merge
Jan 7, 2015
CES 2015 â Car and computer merge Gesture control and networking for a new age of mobility Golf R Touch: cockpit concept solves future challenges Connected Golf: perfect compatibility with MirrorLink, Apple and Google Intelligent Charge: e-Golf automatically docks above inductive charging plate Trained Parking: fu ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate Turns Up the Wow Factor
Jan 6, 2015
UK special-edition limited to 500 vehicles Highest standard specifications ever offered on an Amarok Prices start from just £29,555 (Ex VAT) On sale now MILTON KEYNES, UK -- January 5, 2015: Volkswagenâs Amarok has always appealed to customers who appreciate the finer things in life. So, to celebrate the very b ... Continue reading
HH Reports: Volkswagen Group Shows Its Fuel Cell Technology Future
Jan 2, 2015
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel Auto Central Europe December 30, 2014; In the past few years, we did not hear much about fuel cell vehicles (FCV), but Research and Development engineers world wide have not been resting on their laurels. They are working continuously to optimize the technology fo ... Continue reading
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