Lots of Great New Tech for the Volkswagen 2016 Line-Up
Aug 6, 2015
For 2016, Volkswagen kicks technology into high gear. Connectivity features, via the new MIB II infotainment system with VW Car-Net® App-Connect, are added to nearly every model. Volkswagen Group of America is one of the first in the industry to support all three available connected car systems: Apple CarPlay®, Andro ... Continue reading
2015 Volkswagen Golf R Unleash your Rrrr.
Aug 4, 2015
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_1440) This is the third and final chapter of my Golf trilogy that began three months ago. The first two chapters were about the 2015 VW Golf GTI and the 2015 VW Golf TDI Clean Diesel. This last chapter speaks to the top-of-the-line Golf R, the ma ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Introduces a New 1.4T Engine: Turbocharged, Direct Injection Technology
Aug 4, 2015
Fitment of EA211 engine in Jetta models extends implementation of intelligent downsizing to 97 percent of Volkswagen vehicles sold in the U.S. market TRAVERSE CITY, MI -- August 4, 2015: Volkswagen pioneered the use of small displacement; highly efficient turbocharged and direct-injection engines in the U.S. Volkswagen ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports Gain of 2.4% over July 2014
Aug 3, 2015
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 31,300 units delivered in July 2015. The all-new Golf family of vehicles continued to find success in the market. In July, Golf family sales totaled 6,717 units and the 2015 Golf TDI® Clean Diesel earned yet another accolade: a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® ach ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Records a Successful First Half of 2015
Jul 31, 2015
--Sharp year-on-year rise in sales revenue to EUR 108.8 billion (EUR 98.8 billion); positive impact from exchange rates and mix effects --Operating profit before special items rises to EUR 7.0 billion (EUR 6.2 billion) --Equity-accounted profit of the Chinese joint ventures level year-on-year --Net liquidity in Automot ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Offers New Levels of Connectivity with Class Leading Suite of Infotainment Technologies
Jul 30, 2015
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced the introduction of its all-new MIB II infotainment system, available later this year on most model year 2016 Volkswagen products. The all-new infotainment system not only creates the foundation for the next generation of Volkswagen's Car-Net connected vehicle services platform, bu ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Democratizes High-End Driver Assistance Features For The 2016 Model Year
Jul 30, 2015
For the 2016 model year, Volkswagen is offering a host of driver assistance features that were only previously available on the premium Touareg SUVand adding some new ones that truly democratize driver assistance for the compact sedan and compact hatchback classes. These available features include: Forward Collision ... Continue reading
UK Prices Announced for the New Volkswagen California
Jul 24, 2015
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced pricing for the latest generation California, ahead of UK dealers starting to take orders for the new campervan from 3 August and first deliveries before the end of the year. Prices start at £37,657 (RRP OTR inc VAT) for the Beach model. Continuing a campervan tradition w ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Chattanooga Builds 500,000th Passat
Jul 23, 2015
Volkswagen Chattanooga has achieved a significant production milestone with the completion of its 500,000th Passat. The car, produced in the worldâs first and only LEED Platinum certified factory, was a Candy White Limited Edition, with black interior, keyless access with pushbutton start, a rearview camera, heate ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2015
BorgWarner's Regulated Two-Stage (R2S®) Turbocharging Technology Helps Boost Performance for Volkswagen's Powerful New 2.0-liter Diesel Engine AUBURN HILLS, MI -- July 21, 2015: BorgWarner provides its award-winning regulated two-stage (R2S®) turbocharging technology for Volkswagen's new high-performance diesel engin ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Delivers 5 Millions Cars So Far in 2015
Jul 20, 2015
Group Board Member for Sales Christian Klingler: âGroupâs overall development in first half year was satisfactory. Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand was not immune to current trends in China.â WOLFSBURG -- July 20, 2015: Vehicle deliveries by the Volkswagen Group in the first half of 2015 continued at a hi ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Car Sales Show Significant Growth in Europe
Jul 20, 2015
Volkswagen Passenger Cars grew vehicle deliveries in Europe in the first half year, with some countries reporting a significant rise. The brand delivered 485,200 units (January-June 2014: 451,400; +7.5 percent) in Western Europe (excluding Germany). The percentage increase on markets such as Spain or the Central Europe ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Announces $6.8 Million Investment in California
Jul 17, 2015
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA), today announced plans to invest $6.8 million to expand its logistics operations by opening a new Pacific Northwest Parts Distribution Center in Sacramento, Calif. The 143,000 square-foot facility, marks Volkswagenâs second parts distribution warehouse in California, and w ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Honors Best Suppliers
Jul 16, 2015
Yesterday in Neuburg near Ingolstadt, the Volkswagen Group presented the Volkswagen Group Award 2015 to its best suppliers. Before an audience of 260 guests from 26 countries, Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, and Dr. Francisco Javier Garcia Sanz, Member ... Continue reading
Volkswagen V-Charge Automated Parking and Charging
Jul 15, 2015
Volkswagen AG aspires to holding the leading position in the field of automated parking. A look into the near future of automated parking is given by 'V-Charge', an EU research project, in which six national and international partners are jointly developing new technologies. Its focus is on automating the search for a ... Continue reading
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