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

Vw deliveries rise 11% in August on growth in U.S. and Chinese markets

Sales in China and in the US boosted the August deliveries of Volkswagen AG by 11%. VW said that it sold 545,000 vehicles in August from 490,600 units the previous year. Deliveries in... 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

New Volkswagen Touareg R to receive diesel V8, making U.S. debut by 2012

Volkswagen has given the Golf, the Scirocco and the first-generation Touareg the R treatment. VW’s R models are the fastest, the sportiest and the best in its lineup. The equivalent 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

2002-2003 Vw Passat under investigation for engine compartment fires

For the second time in three years, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Volkswagen's Passat for 2002-03 over complaints of engine compartment fires related... 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

Volkswagen recalling 200,000 cars built in Brazil

Because of the risk of its rear wheels locking, Volkswagen AG is recalling nearly 200,000 units of its new-generation Gol and Voyage models built in Brazil for the local market. The... 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 Golf Cabrio coming in 2011

Some of our sources from the German manufacturer, revealed the fact that the new Volkswagen Golf VI Cabrio will make its debut in mid-2011. The new convertible will be called Golf Cabrio,... Read more

Video: Vw Concept Coupe

The Volkswagen Concept Coupe, which was introduced in Brazil's Talento Design Volkswagen 2008, is a 2+2 seater with a powerhouse located in front that targets to merge brawn with elegance... Read more

Electric cars in 15-20 years! Says Vw’s boss Martin Witnerkorn

The automotive show season has begun and countless of attention-grabbing and fresh concept cars together with the latest production models have come for enthusiasts to hungrily eyeball.T... Read more

Porsche increases its Vw stake to over 50%

Due to some turning points in the stock market Porsche Automobil Holing has boosted its stake in VW exceeding the 50% mark providing it control over the Swedish truck manufacturer Scania... Read more

Vw Beetle Cufflinks now available at Barneys

Barneys is making available for sale a special set of Volkswagen Beetle cufflinks, designed by artistic director Simon Doonan, as part of Barneys New York's 1960s Peace & Love "Hippie... Read more

2008 Essen Motor Show: Vw Scirocco by Rieger

A striking fresh body kit for Volkswagen's athletic Scirocco coupe, a vehicle that is proving totally famous with tuners from Europe, was revealed by Rieger, the German tuning firm. The... Read more

Vw Polo BlueMotion Concept drops in Geneva

The Geneva Motor Show will be used by VW as a platform to showcase its Polo BlueMotion concept car which shows what can be expected with it makes the most fuel-efficient Polo ever... Read more

Vw Passat TSI EcoFuel Sedan Concept unveiled at Bologna

A sedan version of its earlier Passat TSI EcoFuel wagon concept was recently introduced by Volkswagen, featuring the vehicle at the Bologna Motor Show this week. The vehicle can utilize... Read more

Vw Scirocco takes Top Gear’s “Car of the Year 2008” award

The Top Gear 'Car of the Year 2008' award was given to Volkswagen's new Scirocco. The board of judges was comprised of members of the road test team and journalists from Top Gear... 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