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
Starting Oct. 1, Klaus-Gerhard Wolpert will be Volkswagen AG’s new chief product strategist. Wolpert is the latest Porsche AG executive to move to controlling shareholder VW Group.... Read moreVolkswagen 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































