Next-generation Vw Golf will be sold as both a hybrid and a full EV

In a recent interview with Autocar, VW's R&D boss, Ulrich Hackenberg said that the next-generation Golf will be offered as a hybrid but also as a full EV. "We're looking at a hybrid... Read more

2011 Jetta and boosting used-car sales, top priorities for Vw’s Browning

Volkswagen AG executives introduced the new chief executive of Volkswagen America Inc., Jonathan Browning, last Monday. Browning, who served previously as European sales and marketing... Read more

VW names Jonathan Browning as new US chief

Jonathan Browning has been appointed as the CEO of Volkswagen AG’s US unit, which was left without a leader since about two months ago when Stefan Jacoby transferred to Volvo. Browning’s... Read more

2011 Vw Caddy, Caddy Maxi UK pricing announced

Pricing for the new 2011 Caddy and Caddy Maxi was recently released by Volkswagen’s UK division. The Caddy lineup consists of the new Caddy C20 and C20+ (which offers an increased... Read more

Volkswagen’s supervisory board to extend CEO Martin Winterkorn’s contract

Saying that the CEO has “advanced the company in every respect,” Volkswagen AG’s supervisory board plans to extend CEO Martin Winterkorn’s contract by several more years, according to... Read more

Volkwagen tapped Giovanni Perosino to head Group Marketing Communications

Volkswagen announced today that it recruited Giovanni Perosino, former Fiat executive, to help oversee the marketing strategy of its growing number of brands. If you don’t know this... Read more

Vw shut its South African plant after workers went on strike

The closure of several plants in South Africa will lead to a significant loss of volume in certain brands, including the Polo models that are intended for export markets, according to... Read more

Volkswagen sales in August decreased by 7.9 percent

Volkswagen of America reported today that its sales in August increased by 21 percent in year-to-date sales for their entire line of vehicles. August 2010 sales decreased by 7.9 percent... Read more

Klaus-Gerhard Wolpert tapped as Vw’s new product guru

Volkswagen may build a small car or an SUV at its new U.S. plant in Tennessee

Volkswagen's new US plant in Tennessee is expected to produce a small car or an SUV, aside from the mid-sized sedan that will start production in 2011. At the CAR Management Briefing... Read more

New Vw Golf Cabrio coming in 2011

Last week we announced that Volkswagen will acquire Karmann, the coachbuilder and convertible rooftop specialist known for producing the VW Beetle-based coupe dubbed the Karmann Ghia... Read more

Volkswagen completes the acquisition of 90.1% of Italdesign Giugiaro

Volkswagen Group announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the majority shareholding in Italdesign Giugiaro (IDG). So, from now on, Volkswagen holds a 90.1 percent stake in... Read more

Report: New Volkswagen sports car platforms will be developed by Porsche

The Volkswagen Group (composed of Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche) has just announced that it is planning three mid-engine cars but already, the three organizations have entered an... Read more

Former Opel boss Hans Demant will move to Volkswagen

As you may know already, last week we announced you that former Opel boss Hans Demant resigned from General Motors Co. to pursue other professional opportunities. And these opportunities... Read more

Volkswagen struck a deal with workers at its Mexican plant to avoid a strike

In Mexico, Volkswagen AG was able to avoid a strike threatened by the workers union at its plant by agreeing to a 6.1% wage increase. Volkswagen is one of Mexico's top automakers. VW's... Read more

Volkswagen wants to buy Alfa Romeo… but Fiat refuses!

Although many of us considered just a rumor, it appears that Volkswagen showed its intentions to buy Alfa Romeo, but Fiat refused it. We have no intention at all of selling the brand to... Read more

2011 Volkswagen Caddy Facelift: official details, photos, specs and price

Volkswagen introduced today a new generation of the top-selling Caddy, a compact van with a practical rear sliding door system has been enhanced in every area. As you can see from the... Read more

Leaked: 2011 Vw Tiguan Facelift

As you may know already, Volkswagen is working hard at the new Tiguan and is appears that someone wanted to let us see how will this look like. Thanks to a photo from an official... Read more

2012 Vw Vento (Polo sedan): new sketch revealed

As you may know already Volkswagen is going to bring back the Vento name in the form of a Polo sedan, but only for the Indian market. The car will be offered with two engine choices, a... Read more

2010 Vw Sharan priced from €28,875

Volkswagen's new van, the 2010 Sharan, is now out and can be ordered in Germany starting March 25. The Sharan 1.4 TSI Trendline is priced from €28,875. Powering this model is a 110 kW /... Read more

Next-generation Vw Beetle coming next year

By next year, we will witness the launching of the second generation of Volkswagen's reborn Beetle. This time, the focus will be on dynamics and there will be less emphasis on retro... Read more

2011 Vw Passat coming to the Paris Motor Show

[Update: the new car has been officially unveiled, you can read all about it here: 2011 Vw Passat: official details, photos and specs] According to the latest reports, the next-generation... Read more

2010 Detroit Auto Show: Vw New Compact Coupe (NCC)

Vw revealed today its New Compact Coupe (NCC), a new car which will make its Detroit Auto Show debut later today. Ok, so what is this car exactly? According to the manufacturer it is a... Read more

2011 Volkswagen Touareg breaks cover

Volkswagen unveiled today the completely redeveloped Touareg which promises to be the technically innovative “VW” since the brand has been in existence. The new SUV brings a new range of... Read more

2010 Vw Golf 6/GTD by Caractere

The Belgian tuning company Caractere plans to offer a styling kit for the new Golf GTi that is somewhat similar to what it gave the standard Volkswagen Golf 6 months ago. The new aero kit... Read more

Volkswagen Amarok: full details revealed

The Amarok pick-up truck marks Volkswagen's official entry to the mid-range pick-up segment of the market. It is also the first 1-ton class pick-up to be developed in Germany. The Amarok... Read more

Frank Tuch will become Volkswagen’s chief quality officer effective September 1

Starting September 1, Frank Tuch will serve as Volkswagen AG's chief quality officer. VW recently appointed 43-year-old Tuch, who had been Porsche's former top quality executive and was... Read more

Facelifted Vw Golf VI coming to Frankfurt

According to our sources, it appears that we will see a new facelift for the Vw Golf VI at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show! We don’t know why Volkswagen is doing this and why the... Read more

Vw preparing sporty Polo Coupe for Frankfurt Motor Show

Set for a world introduction at the Frankfurt Motor Show this coming September is a three-door variant of the supermini called the Polo Coupe. It will come with a front section that... Read more

Vw Golf VI GTI Concept announces the next generation of sporty hatchbacks

The new model of the Volkswagen Golf GTI is expected to do as well as its earlier generation. It definitely looks like Volkswagen has taken a step forward in this new GTI since it has... Read more