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Volkswagen?s Billion Dollar Plant in Mexico
2008-02-03 15:10:00 As part of Volkswagen ?s group growth strategy, the German enterprise will invest a huge amount of money for an assembly plant in Mexico . Volkswagen?s Worldwide President, Martin Winterkorn, had given this announcement and said that they are planning to do the investment in the next two years. He had said that this is a significant ... More About: Dollar , Plant , Billion
The 2008 Volkswagen R32
2008-01-31 19:41:00 There?s a new Volkswagen in town: compact yet powerful, that?s the 2008 Volkswagen R32. Named after its engine, the Racing 3.2 L naturally aspirated VR6 engine with 236 ft. lbs. worth of torque, its 4Motion All-Wheel-Drive system and its Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) transmission makes changing of gears a lot easier. The 2008 Volkswagen R32 ...
A Successful Year for Volkswagen
2008-01-29 17:58:00 It has been a successful year for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The year 2007 marked the eighth successive year of sales and said sales which were greater than before. Aside from that fact, there are a total of 27,777 commercial vehicles registered and the market share Volkswagen owns increased to more than eight percent. With the ... More About: Year
New U.S. Plant for Volkswagen
2008-01-28 16:27:00 The largest car manufacturer of Europe, Volkswagen , has plans to set up a new plant in United States. In an interview with Stefan Jacoby, the Chief Executive Officer of Volkswagen of America, he had said that the decision for building a plant in America was all about manufacturing the right vehicle with the appropriate price ... More About: Plant
Volkswagen to Set New Base in India
2008-01-27 23:54:00 India is the place where Volkswagen is considering setting up their new base. They will be making cars there that are exclusive for world market. The Volkswagen production plant to be set up will cost millions of Euros and will be located in Pune. This Is for the purpose of manufacturing the B/B Plus segment ... More About: India , Base
Volkswagen EOS 2.0 TSI Wins the ?What Car? Award?
2008-01-26 16:02:00 The Volkswagen EOS 2.0 TSI is a coupe convertible which received an award, two times in a row, in the ?Best Open Top Car? category of the What Car? Award hosted by the magazine ?What Car?? The EOS was voted by the majority, with the editors impressed by its engine ? a robust 2.0 liter ... More About: Volkswagen Eos , Wins
The Volkswagen Caddy Maxi
2008-01-22 17:18:00 The Volkswagen Caddy is known for its aerodynamic design. Taking things further, the people at Volkswagen have introduced the new Volkswagen Caddy Maxi . It is a compact van with a well thought-out interior adapted from the Caddy, which is still able to reflect the sophistication in design. The all new Caddy Maxi is 47 cm. ...
Volkswagen Polo may soon be available in the US
2008-01-17 20:07:00 Volkswagen had an excellent 2007 as it bagged a record-high 6.2 million vehicles sold worldwide. Among its market, China, Europe, and Russia came out as the top Volkswagen buyers. This year, however, the company aims of making its market bigger, thus it is planning to make the Volkswagen Polo Subcompact available in the United States ... More About: Volkswagen
Volkswagen enjoyed 6.2 million units last year
2008-01-16 17:59:00 Volkswagen just added another feat under its established brand as it pocketed a sky-high 6.2 million Volkswagen vehicles in 2007, thanks to the continuous high demand of its models in Brazil, China, and Europe. According to Volkswagen AG, the units sold last year jumped to as much as eight percent when compared to the 2006 record. ... More About: Volkswagen , Million , Units , Year
Volkswagen Beetle all prepped up for India
2008-01-15 17:53:00 Volkswagen, which is one of the leading European carmakers, is in for a big challenge as it is set to launch its famous Volkswagen Beetle in India before the third quarter begins. More popular as the Bug or just plain Beetle, it will be colliding with its eventual rival Nano in the Indian market. Nano is ... More About: Volkswagen , Prep
Volkswagen Golf is Europe?s best selling car in Novemeber
2007-12-29 15:55:00 Volkswagen sales are up, according to Motortrader. Its report said that last month, Europe ?s best selling car was the Volkswagen Golf , even as ?sales in the continental market dipped 1.1 per cent to 1.25 million.? ?The association of European carmakers, Acea, said consumer uncertainty in November had led to waning private demand in Western Europe while ... More About: Selling , Volkswagen , Volkswagen Golf
Passat coupe on the loose
2007-12-29 15:53:00 A complete view of the new Volkswagen Passat Coupe was seen by Auto Express. According to the report, the new vehicle was seen conquering winter testing. In the photo, it was evident that the Volkswagen has some resemblance to a Mercedes CLS. Reportedly, ?At the front, the classy Passat carries a bold chrome grille and ... More About: Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen?s new seven-speed gearbox
2007-12-28 16:06:00 Volkswagen will be welcoming the new year with new innovative components, just like its DSG twin-clutch gearbox that will feature ?seven gears, greater efficiency and a more compact design?. According to the report of The Auto Channel, this new gearbox will make its debut in the new year. Offered as an add on, this seven-speed ... More About: Volkswagen , Speed , Gearbox , Swag
New Polo Match
2007-12-27 16:05:00 Easier Motoring recently puts its focus to the Volkswagen Polo Match . The Match will replace the Polo S. As reported, ?The new Match offers even greater value and increased equipment while retaining the virtues of quality, efficiency and practical ability for which the Polo is famed.? Distinguishable looks of the Match is visible in the exterior ...
Reliving the Volkswagen Transporter
2007-12-21 07:01:00 If you?re a Volkswagen Transporter fan and you missed the big fiesta of its 60th Anniversary, you now have the chance to relive the action with the release of a new book, specially dedicated to the legendary vehicle. It was in October when 71,000 visitors and more than 5,100 Mini-Buses and Transporters gathered on the ... More About: Swag
Volkswagen?s New Beetle reviewed
2007-12-20 07:01:00 ?The New Beetle is a comfortable car to drive and ride in. Power is decent, handling is very good, economy is right on, and it?s surprisingly practical.? This is what Auto Channel can say about the New Beetle in its recent review. A local critic from Auto Channel got a chance to drive the base model ... More About: Volkswagen , Volkswagen Beetle , Swag
Volkswagen upgrades engine
2007-12-19 06:40:00 Volkswagen is not yet satisfied with creating reliable engines, now it is coming out with more powerful ones starting with the -liter V6 turbo-diesel engine found in the Touareg sports utility vehicle. According to the reports by The New Zealand Herald, the more powerful and economical engine can increase power to 176kW (up 11kW) and ... More About: Volkswagen , Engine , Upgrades , Swag
Volkswagen may produce bigger cars for India
2007-12-19 02:12:00 Volkswagen has a change of heart when it comes to its small car plan for India . According to a recent report, sources say that the German automaker is ?taking a careful look at the project?, due to a feasibility study that shows ?little promise on the cost front.? It is also said that another reason may ... More About: Cars , Volkswagen , Volkswagen Polo , Produce
Volkswagen Golf Variant RaVe 270 will grace the Essen Motor Show
2007-12-15 12:22:00 DueMotor i recently reported that Volkswagen Golf Variant RaVe 270 will debut at the Essen Motor Show . Although, it remains to be a concept car, the RaVe 270 features a four-cylinder TSI with direct gasoline injection and turbocharging. The engine is not just what this Volkswagen can boast, it also has customized interior with leather bucket seats, ... More About: Rave
Volkswagen?s DSG to be produced in China
2007-12-14 19:14:00 The Auto Channel recently reported that Volkswagen will be producing its DSG, direct-shift gearbox, in China ’s northeastern city of Dalian next year. Western China City Daily, a local newspaper, reported that the said gearbox will feature ?the future version of Volkswagen’s Magotan 2.0 TSI and Tiguan vehicles.? The DSG gearbox is installed on many Volkswagen models, ... More About: Swag
Volkswagen gets electric
2007-12-13 19:14:00 Going green is the trend in the automotive scene. Volkswagen has taken a big leap to join the bandwagon as it introduces the space up! blue fuel cell concept. This Volkswagen vehicle can get to 65 miles by using the combination of an electric motor, lithium-ion batteries and a solar panel. The third of the ... More About: Electric , Swag
Volkswagen?s TSI won Japan?s top aswards
2007-12-12 13:08:00 Volkswagen was recently given two of Japan ?s top automobile prizes, thanks to its TSI technology. It was awarded in the category of ?Technology of the Year? by CAR OF THE YEAR committee and the jury of the Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference (RJC). The Golf GT, Golf estate and Golf Touran, all feature the TSI ... More About: Volkswagen , Swag
Clean diesel technology to take part on the racing scene
2007-12-11 13:07:00 Volkswagen will set a new trend in automotive racing in 2008 as the German automaker uses a technology that promises better fuel mileage and help the environment. This will be the first all-diesel powered racing series to join the Jetta TDI Cup. Competing in auto racing not new for Volkswagen, it has been participating in ... More About: Technology , Racing , Diesel , Clean , Scene
Volkswagen?s winter services
2007-12-10 12:30:00 The Holidays is coming, which not only means Santa is coming but as well as the cold weather of winter. This will also make cars prone to various hazards. To resolve such problems, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles now offers two convenient and good value services. These are the Express Visual Check and the Warm-up Package. The ... More About: Services , Winter , Swag
Golf spotting
2007-12-06 21:28:00 Auto Express was surprised to see the new sixth generation Volkswagen Golf after Martin Winterkorn delayed some of the German car manufacturer?s project and ?demanded a thorough review of all future model plans? when he began to lead the company. Spy photos by Auto Express showed significant changes on the Golf, which bears similarities with ... More About: Volkswagen Golf
New Jetta TDi is green and performs well, says Popular Mechanics
2007-12-05 19:48:00 Hybrids are not the only vehicles getting the spotlight for the green movement; America also welcomes new diesel technology as the new Volkswagen Jetta TDi. According to Popular Mechanics ?it will be the first automobile to meet the world?s most stringent emission control standards, California?s Tier II, Bin 5,? with its 2.0 liter engine that ... More About: Green , Perform
Volkswagen US starts the new year with new customer care post
2007-12-04 17:30:00 It will certainly be a new year for Volkswagen of America as it set up a new customer care post on January 1. Edmunds.com reported that the new Volkswagen of America director of customer care will be the longtime VW executive, Matthias Seidl. In the report, Volkswagen of America spokesman Keith Price said that the ... More About: New Year , Post , Customer , Care
Volkswagen is 2007 Auto Trophy?s ?Most Successful Brand?
2007-11-30 09:26:00 There is nothing as sweet for a company than to be awarded by its own consumers. Such a memorable event occurred in Berlin when readers of Auto Zeitung decided on its annual winners among a number of automotive categories. As it goes, a special category has been made in honor of a consistent winner in ... More About: Volkswagen , Brand , Trophy , Swag
Volkswagen Supports Operation Happy Note
2007-11-27 09:25:00 Volkswagen of America and First Act has teamed up for another collaboration, this time in support of Operation Happy Note , a non-profit organization that aims to send musical instruments to deployed soldiers. In fact, the two partners have just donated about 250 First Act amps and custom-made electric guitars to those musically inclined or otherwise ... More About: Volkswagen , Swag
Proton shares drop after unsuccessful deal with Volkswagen
More articles from this author:2007-11-24 09:31:00 Following the discontinued negotiations of Volkswagen and Malaysia regarding the Proton car brand, shares of Proton suffered a considerable decline. As of late, the beleagered Malaysian brand fell down 58 sen to 4.38 ringgit (equivalent to 1.29 dollars), whereas the Kuala Lumpure Composite Index tumbled 0.5 percent or 6.94 points at 1,364.76. As it goes, most ... More About: Deal , Shares , Drop 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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