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Mar
29th

Bentley looks at consolidating dealer network

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Volkswagen's British subsidiary Bentley is taking a close look at its 150-strong global dealer network. "We have to talk about consolidation at this point," said brand chief Franz-Josef Paefgen. Full story...
Mar
26th

VW cap hike raises $5.5B in net proceeds

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Volkswagen will raise net proceeds of about 4.1 billion euros ($5.46 billion) after issuing 64.9 million new preferred shares at a price of 65 euros each in its rights issue, the carmaker said on Thursday. Full story…

Mar
25th

GERMANY: VW readies EUR4bn rights issue

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Volkswagen will launch the biggest ever rights issue in Germany next month. It is hoped that the 65 million shares offering will raise EUR4bn to help with VW's expansion plans as well as replenish available capital reserves following VW's raised stake in Porsche. Full story...
Mar
25th

Book for VW share issue set to close

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The order book for Volkswagen's jumbo rights issue is set to close later on Thursday, two sources familiar with the transaction told Reuters. VW on Tuesday launched Germany's biggest ever rights issue, seeking to raise around 4 billion euros ($5. Full story...
Mar
23rd

Volkswagen launches capital increase

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Volkswagen has launched capital increase, planning to issue up to 65 million preferred shares to finance its merger with Porsche and defend its credit ratings. Full story...
Mar
23rd

SLOVAKIA: VW sees fall in staff and production

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Volkswagen cut staff numbers at its plant near Bratislava in Slovakia by 17% last year while production was slashed 44% year on year as the global downturn hit demand for its cars. Full story...
Mar
23rd

VW shareholder Qatar eyes more investment in Europe

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Qatar, which already holds stakes in German automakers Porsche and Volkswagen, is eyeing further investments in Europe, Qatar's deputy prime minister said. Full story...
Mar
22nd

2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI, an AW Drivers Log:

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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: Delightful. What a terrific little package. Pricey, yeah, but a nice, good-looking car, and it makes a fine alternative to a small ute. Full story...
Mar
22nd

CZECH REPUBLIC: Record sales but lower profits for Skoda

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Volkswagen's Czech Republic unit Skoda Auto on Monday said it had achieved record sales last year "despite very difficult conditions [in] car markets" and booked profits, though these were down year on year. Full story...
Mar
21st

Saab names former VW exec Hallmark to lead global sales

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Saab has named former Volkswagen executive Adrian Hallmark its executive director of sales. Hallmark, 47, will be counted on to help Saab try to rebound from its near collapse earlier this year. Full story...
Mar
18th

Volkswagen creates R division for sporty cars

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Volkswagen is officially creating a company to develop sporty cars, called Volkswagen R GmbH. Full story...
Mar
18th

F1 team Williams positions for VW alliance

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According to the latest reports from Germany, Williams could be a candidate to team up with the country's carmaker giant Volkswagen. Full story...
Mar
17th

Volkswagen creates R division for sporty cars:

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Volkswagen is officially creating a company to develop sporty cars; it will be called Volkswagen R GmbH. Full story...
Mar
17th

Ferrari brings back the GTO, and BMW looks at front-wheel drive, in News Brake for Wednesday, March 17:

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In News Brake: Ferrari brings back the iconic GTO name, Volkswagen spells sporty with an R, and BMW eyes front-wheel drive . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Mar
17th

Saab names former VW exec Hallmark to lead global sales

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Saab has named former Volkswagen executive Adrian Hallmark its executive director of sales. Hallmark, 47, will be counted on to help Saab try to rebound from its near collapse earlier this year. Full story...
Mar
17th

Porsche SE’s net debt drops ahead of 2011 cap hike

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Porsche Automobil Holding SE's debt pile shrank, but not far enough to ensure that next year's 5 billion euro ($6.8 billion) capital increase would leave the troubled holding free of debt and ready to merge with Volkswagen AG. Full story...
Mar
8th

2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI – Four Seasons Wrap-Up

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI - Four Seasons Wrap-Up
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI - Four Seasons Wrap-Up - Automobile Magazine
VW's diesel is dignified but a little dull.

When our 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI arrived at the office back in September 2008, the timing couldn't have been better. Fresh off a two-year sabbatical during which it received a cleaner, more powerful, and more efficient engine, the diesel Jetta was ripe for time in the spotlight with a market that demanded practical, economical automobiles. Four-dollar-a-gallon gasoline, increasing fuel-economy standards, and a gasping economy were practically an advertising campaign for a car that returned 41 mpg on the highway and had a base price of less than $23,000.inline_mediumwraptextright26769299/green/reviews/1003_2009_volkswagen_jetta_tdi_wrapup1003_01_z+2009_volkswagen_jetta_tDI+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue


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Mar
8th

First Drive: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

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First Drive: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid - Volkswagen Hybrid SUV Review - Automobile Magazine
Volkswagen's first hybrid.

Why a hybrid?
The Volkswagen Touareg has always been a bit of an odd man out in the world of SUVs. It arrived to the party a bit late, and since it plays in a segment of the market that's not exactly luxury, but certainly not entry-level, it doesn't exactly have any direct competitors. That said, we've always enjoyed the Touareg. Now we've driven our first example of the new, second-generation Touareg, this time with VW's first hybrid powertrain.inline_mediumwraptextright2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid27063530/green/reviews/1003_2011_volkswagen_touareg_hybrid_reivew1003_01_z+2011_volkswagen_touareg_hybrid+front_three_quarters_view.jpgTrue


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Mar
5th

2009 Volkswagen Touareg TDI, an AW Drivers Log:

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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I just drove the $36,000 Mazda CX-9 and a $39,000 Chevrolet Traverse, so I’m sitting here wondering why I’d pay $13,000 more for this VW. Full story…

Mar
5th

Mazda3 s Sport 5-Door – Four Seasons Update – February 2010

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Mazda3 s Sport 5-Door - Four Seasons Update - February 2010
2010 Mazda3 S Sport 5 Door - Mazda Sport Hatchback Long Term Review - Automobile Magazine
After taking delivery of our Four Seasons GTI, the Mazda 3 faces increased pressure to impress us.

With the arrival of a long-term Volkswagen GTI at 120 East Liberty Street, the Mazda 3 faces increased pressure to impress us. The GTI is our 2010 Automobile of the Year and comparisons between the two compact hatches are inevitable.inline_mediumwraptextright2009 Mazda3 Sport Five-Door27057194/reviews/12_month_car_reviews/1003_2010_mazda3_s_sport_5_door_february_update1003_02_z+2009_mazda3_sport+side_view_in_snow.jpgTrue


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