April 2014 International Brand US Auto Sales
May 2, 2014
Washington DC May 2, 2014; The AIADA reported that warmer temperatures and low interest rates helped drive growth of retail sales in April, offsetting a dip in fleet purchases. Brands able to capitalize on the surge included Kia (up 12.9 percent from April 2013), Nissan (up 18.5 percent), Subaru (up 21.7 percent), and ... Continue reading
May 1, 2014
April sales total 30,831 units Passat delivered 9,315 units for the month Jetta sedan delivered10,858 units for the month Tiguan delivered1,998 units for the month High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 30.6 percent of sales in April, marking the best April for TDI vehicles on record Passat TDI sales w ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Off and Running in 2014
Apr 30, 2014
First-quarter sales revenue up 2.7 percent year-on-year to EUR 47.8 billion (EUR 46.6 billion) ► Operating profit rises by 0.5 billion to EUR 2.9 billion despite ongoing challenging environment ► Net liquidity in Automotive Division remains high at EUR 17.7 billion 929,500 vehicles delivered in March / +7.6 ... Continue reading
Apr 24, 2014
The Volkswagen XL1, the worldâs most fuel-efficient hybrid car, has been named the winner of the Transport category in the annual Designs of the Year Awards. The car is one of 76 designs in seven categories which are on display at the Design Museum in London until 25 August. The innovative XL1 will now go on to co ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group starts electro-mobility campaign in China
Apr 23, 2014
CEO Prof. Dr. Winterkorn: âWe are launching the biggest initiative for e-mobility in Chinaâs automotive history.â Campaign gets underway with electric up!1 and e-Golf2 Over â¬18 billion to be spent on new vehicles, technologies and plants up to 2018 Over 500,000 employees at more than 3,600 dealershi ... Continue reading
The Volkswagen 4 Wheel Drive Golf R 400 Struts Its Stuff in Beijing
Apr 22, 2014
Volkswagen is displaying the potential of its flagship Golf R hatchback at the Auto China show in Beijing, in the muscular form of the Golf R 400 concept. If the â400â in the name doesnât give the game away that this is a seriously powerful machine, then the body and bumper modifications and flared wheel ... Continue reading
Volkswagen has released design sketches of the Golf R 400 concept car
Apr 18, 2014
Volkswagen has released design sketches of the Golf R 400 concept car, ahead of its official unveiling at the Auto China show in Beijing on 19 April. As the name suggests, the Golf R 400 is an even more extreme concept version of the already powerful Golf R hatchback, with power increased from 300 to 400 PS. As well as ... Continue reading
The Refreshed Volkswagen Touareg in Beijing
Apr 18, 2014
The redesigned Volkswagen Touareg has made its debut at the Auto China show in Beijing. With a refreshed styling front and rear, new features and trims and greater efficiency, Volkswagenâs rugged yet refined premium SUV is more competitive than ever. The front-end design of the Touareg features larger headlights ( ... Continue reading
Apr 16, 2014
929,500 vehicles delivered in March / +7.6 per cent* ► Group Board Member for Sales Christian Klingler: âAll in all, first-quarter deliveries very satisfactory. Prospect of return to modest growth on markets in Western Europe.â Wolfsburg, April 15, 2014: The Volkswagen Group delivered 2.40 (January-Marc ... Continue reading
All-new Volkswagen Golf features Faurecia technology inside and outside the car
Apr 15, 2014
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf is set to roll into showrooms this spring equipped with Faurecia technology for seating, door panels, and front-end modules. Faurecia Automotive Exteriors is producing the carrier for the new Golf model's front-end module at its Puebla, Mexico, accessories facility, near the plant in Puebla whe ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Launches "Think Blue. Nature"
Apr 9, 2014
Long-term commitment to state-supported biodiversity corridor in the Sierra Madre supplements previous environmental sustainability projects Young environmental ambassadors help plant trees and clean watercourses Cooperation with Mexican Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources and Deutsche Gesellschaft für ... Continue reading
Apr 8, 2014
The Chevrolet Equinox and its twin, the GMC Terrain, are the only midsize SUVs out of nine evaluated to earn a good rating in the IIHS small overlap front crash test, which continues to challenge manufacturers more than a year and a half after its introduction.The Equinox and the Terrain qualify for the Institute's hig ... Continue reading
2014 Volkswagen Passat Heels on Wheels Review
Apr 7, 2014
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE JETTA VEHICLE The Passatâs European flair has gotten Americanized, which in some ways translates to more versatility and space than this mid-size sedan has previously offered. Interpret this as four-cylinder and V6 engine choices, ... Continue reading
What's Up Mac? April 1-5, 2015
Apr 5, 2014
from Mac Gordon News Flash The Volkswagen Group was dealt a strong power play in the midsize sedan segment, killing the exclusive 5-cylinder engine on Passat and Jetta SE models and replacing it with a 1.8 liter 170 hp turbocharged 4-cylinder engine fitted for its long-awaited turbo diesel model front wheel drive. Unli ... Continue reading
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