Volkswagen Group: January - November Vehicle Deliveries Exceed Eight Million For First Time
Dec 17, 2012
The Volkswagen Group recorded a further increase in worldwide vehicle deliveries from January to November, topping the eight million mark for the first time in this period. ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Announces VW Credit Has Joined Existing Syndicated Credit Facility
Dec 13, 2012
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.,a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, announced today that VW Credit, Inc. has signed on as a partner to its existing $1.35 billion revolving credit facility that expires in June 2016. The lenders in the syndicated facility now consist of five captive finance companies -- Toyota Motor Credit Corpo ... Continue reading
North Shore Volkswagen Opens Biggest Showroom in Volkswagen Network
Dec 11, 2012
North Shore Volkswagen has moved into their new purpose-built showroom in Artarmon, the biggest showroom in the Volkswagen network to date. ... Continue reading
Henny Hemmes The Auto Channel's Senior European Editor Appointed World Car of the Year Jurist
Dec 10, 2012
Henny Hemmes, the Auto Channelâs senior European editor, has been installed as a juror for the World Car Awards. The WCA is a program initiated by, organized by, and conducted by automotive journalists from all over the world for the election of the World Car of the Year (WCOTY). Henny is part of the 7-member inte ... Continue reading
The Volkswagen Big Red Car Auction Goes Live
Dec 10, 2012
The auction of The Wiggles'skivvy red Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet is now live, with Australians able to place their bids for the iconic vehicle until 9pm Sunday, 17th December. ... Continue reading
New Golf: "All the Car You'll Ever Need" says UK TopGear Magazine
Dec 7, 2012
The new Volkswagen Golf has claimed its first award - the inaugural and prestigious accolade of 'All the car you'll ever need Car of the Year'in the UK TopGear Magazine Awards 2012 - a month before it is even on sale in the UK. ... Continue reading
500000th Volkswagen Rolls off Assembly Line in Kaluga
Dec 6, 2012
The 500000th motor vehicle rolled off the Volkswagen Group Rus plant's assembly line in Kaluga on November 21. The jubilee car, a Volkswagen Polo sedan, painted the official colors of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and Paralympics, was handed over to the city's sports and fitness center Leader - a municipal budget-fund ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Takes Trio Of Honours At Fleet Van Awards 2012
Dec 6, 2012
Once again, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has collected an impressive number of honours at the Fleet Van Awards 2012, including the most prestigious title of Fleet Van Manufacturer of the Year, plus the small and medium van of the year awards for the Caddy and Transporter vans, respectively. ... Continue reading
2012/2013 Volkswagen Golf Drive and Review By Larry Nutson
Dec 5, 2012
2012/2013 Volkswagen Golf Continuous Improvement By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1169) Volkswagenâs Golf arrived on the automotive scene 38 years ago in 1974. Now after having sold over 29 million around the world the Golf (aka: Rabbit) just keeps getting better. A little like t ... Continue reading
Amarok Wins 4x4 Australia';s Ute of the Year Award Again
Dec 5, 2012
The Volkswagen Amarok has defended its title as 4x4 Australia Magazine's 2012 4x4 Ute of the Year, confirming its benchmark position in the segment. ... Continue reading
Dec 3, 2012
The President of Technische Universitat Munchen, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Herrmann, yesterday presented the CEO of Volkswagen AG with the honorary academic title of 'Dr. Ing. e.h.'. ... Continue reading
Nov 29, 2012
The introduction of the Renault ZOE at the end of 2012 and the Volkswagen Golf in 2013 -- two electric vehicles (EVs) that could have mass-market appeal -- should dramatically increase consumer interest in EVs in Europe, and spur investment from companies looking to provide charging infrastructure. According to a recen ... Continue reading
Five Stars and Four Innovation Awards for the New Volkswagen Golf
Nov 29, 2012
The new Golf has received a top five star rating by the European consumer protection organisation Euro NCAP. It also won the award for innovations in the area of integral safety at the highly esteemed 'Euro NCAP Advanced Awards' ... Continue reading
Volkswagen a Triple Category Winner at Drive's Car of the Year 2012 Awards
Nov 29, 2012
Volkswagen has once again been recognised with multiple category wins in the annual Drive Car of the Year Awards, with Polo, Golf Cabriolet and all-new up! each receiving awards. ... Continue reading
2012 LA Auto Show Volkswagen Press Conference +VIDEO
Nov 28, 2012
Herndon, VA - Volkswagen R GmbH is responsible not only for the sportiest R models in the Volkswagen lineup, but also for the R-Line and âExclusiveâ lines. R-Line vehicles have the aggressive styling of the Volkswagen R models, but not the performance hardware. With Exclusive vehicles, the focus is on unique ... Continue reading
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