Hybrid Technologies, Inc. Announces Historical Partnership with Volkswagen America
Nov 2, 2005
LAS VEGAS--Nov. 2, 2005--Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) - Hybrid Technologies Joint Venture With Volkswagen America To Develop Lithium / Gas Series Hybrid Hybrid Technologies, Inc. www.hybridtechnologies.com - emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide, is pleased to ... Continue reading
VOLKSWAGEN'S DIESEL MODELS LEAD CLASS, OVERALL FOR FUEL ECONOMY
Nov 1, 2005
EPA, Department of Energy recognize New Beetle, Golf and Jetta as fuel economy leaders AUBURN HILLS, Mich. November 1, 2005; Diesel versions of the New Beetle and Golf are the highest fuel economy models in their respective vehicle classes, according to the 2006 Fuel Economy Guide, recently released by the U.S. Environ ... Continue reading
Delphi Wins Compressor Business With Volkswagen Group
Oct 24, 2005
Clutchless Compact Variable Compressor Saves Space and Energy TROY, Mich., Oct. 24 -- Delphi Corp. has been chosen to supply its latest generation Compact Variable Compressor (CVC compressor) to Volkswagen and Audi, starting in 2007. Details of the contracts remain confidential and are not available at this time. (Logo ... Continue reading
2005 Tokyo Motor Show: World Premiere of Diesel Powered Volkswagen EcoRacer, 2007 Polo GTI
Oct 19, 2005
At the Tokyo Motor Show Volkswagen presents an incredibly economic sports car. The EcoRacer’s average fuel consumption is as low as 3.4 liters and it reaches a maximum speed of 230 km/h. Thanks to its carbon fiber body, the middle motor sports car weighs a mere 850 kilograms and accelerates in only 6.3 seconds to ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2005
Honda, MINI, Scion Tops with Consumers
Oct 10, 2005
Washington DC October 10, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Total Value Study of 69,000 new vehicle owners conducted by Strategic Vision declares International nameplates hold the highest levels of satisfaction, according to the Detroit News. Honda had four winners -- the Acura RL luxury sedan, the Honda Acc ... Continue reading
2006 Volkswagen Passat Preview
Oct 7, 2005
By Carey Russ Little did anyone realize, when the 1998 Volkswagen Passat debuted in late 1997, that it would have such an influence in the mid-size sedan class. Prior to that time, Volkswagen's mid-size sedans - called, in North America, Dasher in the late 1970s, Quantum in the 1980s, and finally Passat in the `90s - h ... Continue reading
Volkswagen and SAIC to Make Hybrid Tourans
Oct 6, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 6, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c25267) has announced the addition of Automotive Environment Analyst - October Issue 2005 to their offering. Volkswagen and its main Chinese partner Shanghai Auto will start manufacturing hybrid Touran cars by 2008 to coincid ... Continue reading
New Vehicle Smart Key System Evaluation for the Volkswagen Touareg
Sep 27, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 27, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24855) has announced the addition of Vehicle Smart Key System Evaluation: Volkswagen Touareg to their offering. A series of detailed technical reports based on benchmarking of different Smart Key system types available hav ... Continue reading
Porsche Plans to Acquire 20 Percent Stake in Volkswagen
Sep 25, 2005
BERLIN September 23, 2995; Geir Moulson writing for the AP reported that Porsche AG said Sunday it plans to acquire a stake of about 20 percent in Volkswagen AG, a move aimed at strengthening ties between the automakers and preventing a future hostile takeover of Volkswagen. Porsche said Volkswagen has become "a signif ... Continue reading
Former VW Ad Agency Wins Top Automotive Web Site at Web Awards
Sep 15, 2005
BOSTON--Sept. 15, 2005--Today, Arnold Worldwide announced that its redesign of vw.com for Volkswagen of America, Inc. was named top automotive site at the Web Marketing Association's annual award show, the "WebAwards" and that it received a total of nine awards for its outstanding web marketing expertise. The WebAwards ... Continue reading
VW, Audi Join Retail Forces to Cut Costs
Sep 15, 2005
Washington DC September 14, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Volkswagen and Audi’s AG luxury division plan to combine their retail operations to help reduce costs, reports The Detroit Free Press. The new unit, to be called Volkswagen Group Retail GmbH, will be responsible for increasing sales in the compa ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2005 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
Sep 15, 2005
Lexus Top Brand, Maxima Top Car, Titan Top Truck TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 15 -- Results of a study released today by noted automotive consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. reveal high owner satisfaction with new 2005 model year cars and light trucks. AutoPacific's VSA (Vehicle Satisfaction Award) study is an industry benchmar ... Continue reading
2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review
Sep 14, 2005
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI On The High Road To Taos By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau Auto companies don’t often introduce a new model to the press in northern New Mexico. The elevations begin at around 7,600-feet at Sante Fe and rise from there. Most engines loose power at those elevations making them seem anemic, but the ... Continue reading
Sep 14, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Sept. 13, 2005--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has partnered with Volkswagen to help produce the only production-ready combination supercharger and turbocharger system in a passenger car today, allowing VW to deliver an engine on the 2006 Golf GT that improves fuel efficiency b ... Continue reading
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