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In News Brake: The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is revealed, Les Richter is remembered, and BMW teases what could be an M3 . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
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Volkswagen has long marketed German engineering and decidedly European technology--think turbodiesels--in cars. But for 2011, the Jetta sedan goes in a different direction--a more American one. Full story...
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Today, Volkswagen is presenting - at Times Square in New York - an entirely new Jetta design. The model series has a global presence with 9.6 million units sold, and it has been a bestseller especially in the USA. Full story...
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Wolfsburg - The next generation CrossPolo is ready for new adventures. After the Polo base version presented in 2009 and the Polo BlueMotion (debut in 2010) with its superior and possibly recordbreaking fuel efficiency, and the Polo GTI that is also launching at this time, the CrossPolo now completes the series as a fourth model. With its refreshingly cheeky all-terrain look, unique world of colours and features, and a higher ride height (15 millimetre gain), the CrossPolo is very appealing as one of the most unconventional vehicles in its class. Full story...
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Volkswagen of America plans to pull the wraps off its bigger, more athletically-styled and lower-priced 2011 model-year Jetta at a press conference here tomorrow. Full story...
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A larger, more upscale version of the Volkswagen Jetta was revealed on Monday for the 2011 model year. It will start nicely loaded at about $16,000 when it arrives in October. Full story...
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2011 Volkswagen Jetta Revealed

New Compact Car, Same Name

AND THE NAME IS: JETTA!
After months of talking about Volkswagen's NCS (New Compact Sedan), the car that would replace the Jetta was revealed today, and it is: The new Jetta. Happily, Volkswagen is nowhere near foolish enough to throw away a nameplate that has tremendous recognition, having been in constant use for three decades. Instead of a new name, the most surprising thing about the 2011 Jetta (the A6, to the cognoscenti), is how much larger it is, its new base engine, and its lower price.

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Daimler wants to gain market leadership among premium vehicles in the small car segment, CEO Dieter Zetsche said. Zetsche said Daimler was approached by GM and was in talks with Volkswagen AG as well as Fiat S.p.A. Full story...
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BMW AG and Volkswagen AG recalled vehicles in the U.S. for defects that could cause fires. Full story...
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Volkswagen Group of America Inc. has appointed Kerry Christopher manager of product communications. Christopher, 39, replaces longtime public relations director Steve Keyes, who retired last month after 31 years with VW and Audi in the United States. Full story...
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BMW AG and Volkswagen AG recalled vehicles in the U.S. for defects that could cause fires, the federal auto-safety regulator said today. Full story...
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Volkswagen has said its global sales increased 8.6% year on year in May, boosted by growing demand in China and the US. Full story...
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Volkswagen said sales increased 8.6 percent in May helped by growing demand in China and the U.S. Deliveries at VW's seven car brands and commercial-vehicles unit rose to 604,200 from 556,500 a year earlier. Five-month sales gained 18 percent to 2. Full story...
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2010 Volkswagen GTI - Four Seasons Update - June 2010

The Volkswagen GTI; best all-around hatch?

Months in fleet: 5
Miles to date: 16,356

Photo Gallery: Four Seasons 2010 Volkswagen GTI June Update - Automobile Magazine

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Volkswagen is to build a new car plant in southern China, doubling production capacity to 3m vehicles within the next four years. Full story...
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Volkswagen says its new Touran minivan is 27 percent more fuel efficient than the past-generation model. The five- and seven-seat people mover was Europe's No. 3-selling medium minivan last year, beaten only by French rivals. Full story...
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Volkswagen AG made an "intelligent move" to reduce complexity in its sales and marketing operations as part of its bid to pass Toyota Motor Corp. as the global No. 1 automaker, analysts and industry insiders say. Full story...
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Global sales at Volkswagen's Audi brand rose 14.6% In May to 94,900 units, led by China, where it leads the premium segment. Full story...
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For decades, Volkswagen AG has enjoyed a comfortable status as China's top automaker on the strength of ancient models like the Santana and Jetta. But as aggressive rivals nip at its market share, VW finally is preparing to defend itself. Full story...
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Volkswagen India has marked the first anniversary of its Chakan, Pune, plant and completion of the 10,000th car by confirming the previously announced intention to add a second shift. Full story...
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