News By Topic: Volkswagen

Daimler Announces Deeper Production Cuts at Chrysler - VIDEO NEWS STORY

Sep 19, 2006

NEW YORK - September 19, 2006: Daimler-Chrysler is cutting second half retail shipments at Michigan based Chrysler unit by more than originally planned. CLICK BELOW to watch the Bloomberg TV news story. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Rejects MAN Offer for Scania - VIDEO ENHANCED NEWS

Sep 18, 2006

WOLFSBURG, Germany, September 18 -- Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft has always stated that its investment in Scania is of a strategic nature and is in the industrial interests of the Group. Acceptance of today's takeover offer for Scania announced by MAN would not be in line with these industrial interests. For this reas ... Continue reading

2007 VW GTI Receives Popular Mechanics 2007 Automotive Excellence Awards

Sep 14, 2006

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. September 14, 2006; Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that they are among the recipients of Popular Mechanics 2007 Automotive Excellence Awards. The award was giving to the 2007 Volkswagen GTI which won the “Driving Fun” category. That the GTI is fun to drive can be attributed to ... Continue reading

BMW To Be Featured Marque at The Glen in 2007

Sep 11, 2006

BMW To Be Featured Marque at The Glen in 2007 Watkins Glen, NY (September 9, 2006) - Watkins Glen International announced today that BMW will be the featured marque of the 2007 Zippo U.S. Vintage Grand Prix. The famed German automaker will also be the featured marque for the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival presented b ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Ranks Highest In J.D. Powers Environmental Index

Sep 11, 2006

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. September 11, 2006; Volkswagen of America, Inc. is the industry’s most environmentally friendly automaker according to J.D. Power and Associates’ just-released, 2006 “Alternative Powertrain Study, ” which includes the Automotive Environmental Index. Volkswagen places three produc ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Looks to Return to Profitability in China - VIDEO NEWS STORY

Sep 11, 2006

September 11, 2006 - Winfried Vahland, CEO of Volkswagen China, discusses company plans to turn things around in China in the coming year. CLICK BELOW to watch the story. ... Continue reading

No Cooperation on New Sub-compact Between Chrysler and VW

Sep 9, 2006

FRANKFURT, Sept 9, 2006; Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler Group has decided against a cooperation deal with German car maker Volkswagen to produce a new sub-compact car, a German magazine said on Saturday. The Automobilwoche magazine said costs at Volkswagen's production platform for its small VW Polo m ... Continue reading

TACH Viewer Needs A Call From VW Concerning SLUDGE!!!

Sep 9, 2006

My Passat has a major sludge/radiator/head gasket problem which I now understand is a extremely common among other 2001 Passat owners. I believe there is a recall regarding this problem, but I was never notified. I need someone from VW to call my mechanic at Ace Auto (516) 931-9088 today!!! 9/9/06 and ask for Marty, so ... Continue reading

SEAT Welcomes New President

Sep 8, 2006

September 8, 2006: Yesterday, the respective Board of Directors of Audi AG and SEAT, S.A. have been informed by Dr Andreas Schleef of his wish to step down as President of SEAT, S.A. on 30th September 2006, coinciding with the date of his 63rd birthday. The request has been granted by both Boards, who also took the opp ... Continue reading

Strike Ends at Volkswagen Brazil Plant

Sep 4, 2006

SAO PAULO, Brazil, Sept 4, 2006; Reuters reported that workers at Volkswagen AG's biggest Brazilian plant ended a strike on Monday after the German company agreed to reevaluate plans to cut 1,800 jobs, officials from the labor union at the factory and the automaker told Reuters. Production was returning to normal as re ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Reveals IROC Sports Car Concept

Aug 25, 2006

BERLIN - August 25, 2006: Volkswagen has revealed its Iroc sports car concept at a special event in Berlin last night. The Iroc marks the return of the Scirocco, Volkswagen’s iconic sports coupé, which made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show 33 years ago. Even in colour, with its Viper Green metallic paint, the ... Continue reading

SEAT Releases First Details of New Altea XL

Aug 23, 2006

August 23, 2006: SEAT has released the first details of the Altea XL, a new model that is destined to appeal to families demanding high levels of space and style. Forming part of the Altea family, the new model will be launched in Spain later this year, before arriving in the UK early in 2007. When SEAT launched the Al ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Recognizes Hella for Development Competence

Aug 21, 2006

PLYMOUTH TWP., Mich., Aug. 21 -- Volkswagen has given automotive supplier Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. its prestigious Volkswagen Group Award for development competence. The award recognizes Hella as one of Volkswagen Group's 24 best suppliers and is based on quality, innovation, customer service and technical support. Hella ... Continue reading

EOS Highway 1 Debuts At Pebble Beach

Aug 18, 2006

Volkswagen’s California Design Center builds an ideal coastal cruiser PEBBLE BEACH, CA - August 18, 2006: The Eos Highway 1 design study will debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance during the weekend of August 18-20. It will be showcased on the Concept Lawn in front of the Lodge at Pebble Beach, an ide ... Continue reading

VW EOS Highway 1 Debuts at Pebble Beach

Aug 18, 2006

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif August 18, 2006; The Eos Highway 1 design study will debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance during the weekend of August 18-20. It will be showcased on the Concept Lawn in front of the Lodge at Pebble Beach, an ideal setting to emphasize Eos Highway 1’s seductive blend of elegance a ... Continue reading