Volkswagen Reports May 2006 Sales
Jun 1, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 1 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported May sales of 22,100, a 35.6 percent increase over prior year sales of 16,297. Volkswagen's volume car, the Jetta, continues to gain momentum -- up 48.5 percent versus last year, while the newly re-designed Passat posted a tremendous increase over ... Continue reading
VW recalls 362,000 cars, GM recalls some Corvettes
May 26, 2006
DETROIT, May 26, 2006; Reuters reported that Volkswagen AG is recalling 362,000 cars in the United States because a brake light switch may malfunction, according to U.S. safety regulators. The models involved include the Jetta sedan from 1999-2002 model years, Jetta III from 1999-2000 model years and the New Beetle fro ... Continue reading
VW Marketing Leader Tesa Aragones Joins dng as Managing Director of Digital Branding
May 22, 2006
LOS ANGELES--May 22, 2006--In a move to build on its strategic and digital media branding capabilities, davidandgoliath (dng) Chairman and Chief Creative Officer David Angelo has announced that Tesa Aragones has joined the independent ad agency as Managing Director of Digital Branding, a new position. Aragones is known ... Continue reading
World debut for new SEAT Leon FR at Madrid Motor Show
May 22, 2006
Eagerly anticipated Leon FR available with 170 hp 2.0 TDI and 200 hp 2.0 TFSI engines Altea FR also available with 200 hp 2.0 TFSI New bi-xenon headlights with Advanced Front Lighting System (AFS), plus new connectivity options for MP3 and external audio devices BARCELONA - May 22, 2006; The city of Madrid will set the ... Continue reading
May 19, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 19 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced pricing for its all-new 2007 Eos convertible, arriving in showrooms this fall. This four-seater features a revolutionary three-panel roof that transforms a hardtop coupe roof with an integrated sunroof to an open convertible. Volkswagen will off ... Continue reading
Maiwald assumes further responsibilities in Volkswagen Group Sales
May 17, 2006
Wolfsburg, 15 May 2006 - Peter Maiwald, Head of Sales Optimization, Volkswagen Group, is taking on further responsibilities. The 45-year old becomes Managing Director of Volkswagen Retail GmbH effective May 15, 2006. Maiwald moved to Group Sales from the Volkswagen Passenger Car brand sales department on April 1. He wi ... Continue reading
May 16, 2006
Wolfsburg, May 2006 - After more than one million VW convertibles of the Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Golf and New Beetle series, the new Eos takes off to a flying start in May 2006. As the first standard automobile world wide the four-seater is equipped with a five piece convertible, sliding and coupe roof (CSC-roof). The ha ... Continue reading
VW Passat Made In Mexico?(also)
May 15, 2006
FRANKFURT, May 15, 2006; Reuters reported that Volkswagen might start building VW Passat cars for the North American market in its plant in Mexico by the end of the decade following a rise in the euro above the level of $1.25, they quoted Automotive News as saying today. VW mainly assembles the Passat in Emden in north ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Gives Volkswagen GTI Top Rating
May 15, 2006
GTI outranks 11 different coupes and sedans, tested by Consumer Reports, as Top Sporty Car Under $25,000 AUBURN HILLS, MI â May 15, 2006: The highly acclaimed all-new Volkswagen GTI has been named the top sporty car under $25,000 by Consumer Reports. The car received the top scores in its class, and the magazine a ... Continue reading
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Hypes Existing Alternate Fuel Autos
May 11, 2006
A New Initiative By the Auto Industry Says There Are Many To Choose From ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Video, hard copy requests, contact information and more available at: http://www.prnewswire.com/broadcast/24428/press.html NEW YORK, May 10 -- THIS IS A MULTIVU SPECIAL REPORT. AS INSTABILITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST CONTINUES AND ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports April Sales; New Models Comprise More Than Half of Sales
May 9, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--May 9, 2006--Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported April sales of 20,528, an 11.2 percent increase over prior year sales. The Jetta continues to be the volume car for Volkswagen, selling 9,929 units, up 32.4 percent as compared to last year's sales of 7,498. With an increase of 52.9 percent, t ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Fuel-Efficient TDI Diesels Provide Some Relief From Summer's Escalating Fuel Prices
May 9, 2006
EPA, Department of Energy recognize New Beetle, Golf and Jetta as fuel economy leader AUBURN HILLS, MI â May 9, 2006: Travel season is quickly approaching â a time when millions of people will take to their cars for the annual family vacation and trips to the beach. This summer, however, recent spikes in fuel ... Continue reading
May 2, 2006
2 May 2006 New models comprise more than half of sales AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported April sales of 20,528, an 11.2 percent increase over prior year sales.The Jetta continues to be the volume car for Volkswagen, selling 9,929 units, up 32.4 percent as compared to last year†... Continue reading
CONTRACT OF DR. PISCHETSRIEDER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT, EXTENDED
May 2, 2006
HAMBURG, Germany- At its meeting on May 2, 2006, the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG unanimously decided to extend the contract of Dr. Bernd Pischetsrieder, Chairman of the Board of Management, until April 16, 2012. ... Continue reading
High Impact VW Ads Spark Higher Consumer Interest
May 1, 2006
Washington DC May 1, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Volkswagen's latest ads for the Jetta, which display the effects of high-impact crashes, appear to have sparked consumer interest. According to USA Today, "Volkswagen says that since the ads touting Jetta's crash safety began on April 10, requests for brochu ... Continue reading
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