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Volkswagen is offering to save Karmann from going bust. The coachbuilder and convertible roof-top specialist is most famous for building the VW Beetle-based coupe dubbed the Karmann Ghia. Full story...

Volkswagen is offering to save Karmann from going bust, a German magazine reported. The coachbuilder and convertible roof-top specialist is most famous for building the VW Beetle-based coupe dubbed the Karmann Ghia. Full story...

Volkswagen of America said today it tapped Interpublic Group of Cos.' Deutsch, Los Angeles, as its new national and regional creative agency of record in a closely-watched review. Full story...

Volkswagen of America today tapped Interpublic Group of Cos.' Deutsch, Los Angeles, as its new national and regional creative agency of record in a closely-watched review, according to executives familiar with the matter. Full story...

Volkswagen of America is launching the newest-generation GTI exclusively on an iPhone application, a cost-efficient approach the automaker said is a first for the industry. Full story...

A model mentioned during a ceremony to mark the start of Volkswagen's CKD assembly in Russia is also destined for India with the news the unit there plans to launch a Polo-based sedan. Full story...

The Oldest New Vehicles You Can Buy

These vehicles have somehow escaped the typical auto lifecycle and stand in dealership showrooms like museum relics.

Volkswagen New Beetle
Since its 1998 introduction, the New Beetle has received only a bare minimum of changes adding up to some new engines and minor styling tweaks. Despite its lengthy run, the New Beetle's age doesn't even compare to that of the original Bug. That car had a 35-year production run, selling outside of the U.S. as recently as 2003. An all-new replacement for the current model is expected by 2011, meaning the New Beetle will have had a thirteen-year life.

Photo Gallery: The Oldest New Vehicles You Can Buy - Lincoln Town Car, Ford Ranger, Mercedes-Benz G-Class - Automobile Magazine

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HERNDON, Va., - Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the launch of the all-new 2010 GTI via the App Store by making available a free version of the popular Firemint Real Racing game that exclusively features the all-new 2010 GTI. This is the first time an American automotive manufacturer has used the App Store to launch a new vehicle. Additionally, users of the Real Racing GTI App in the U.S. can compete for the chance to win one of six, limited-edition 2010 GTIs that are fully-customized inside and out. Full story...

Omnicom Group's DDB and independent Wieden and Kennedy have been eliminated from Volkswagen of America's pitch as its new national creative agency of record. Full story...

Volkswagen is to start assembly of Audi cars at its plant in Kaluga, local reports have said. Full story...

Volkswagen AG will pay 3.9 billion euros ($5.8 billion) to take a bigger than planned 49.9 percent stake in Porsche AG as a first step to a full merger with Porsche Automobil Holding SE by 2011. Full story...

Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin and Volkswagen chairman Martin Winterkorn today presided over the official start of CKD kit production at the automaker's Russian assembly plant in Kaluga. Full story...

Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft will take a 49.9 percent stake in Porsche AG in a first step towards an integrated automotive group with Porsche. This was agreed between Volkswagen and Porsche SE during negotiations on the contracts of implementation relating to the merger of the two companies. Full story...

In News Brake: The Volkswagen Passat could be done in 2011, we bring you the latest from Formula One, and an early look at the Kia Cadenza sedan . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...

Volkswagen AG has said it would seek a potential further EUR10bn from shareholders to secure its merger with Porsche and safeguard its financial stability. Full story...

Record September sales in China - where it was a western JV pioneer - boosted global sales and market at Volkswagen, though it warned of a "difficult year" ahead on Friday. Full story...

MANAGING EDITOR ROGER HART: Glad I saw the sticker price after driving the car. Yes, it's a fine sedan with great curb appeal. You could make the argument that all Passats should be the CC. Full story...

1976 may not strike you as a particularly important year historically, unless of course, you were born (like me) or married that year. In fact, like any other year in recorded history, many events took place at the time that have left a mark on our society today in one respect or another. For example, the Toronto Blue Jays were created, across the way, the CN Tower was erected, the Apple company was formed and the Summer Olympics took place in Montreal (that mark still has not healed completely...). Full story...

Mont-Tremblant, Quebec -- Driving the all-new Volkswagen Golf is like welcoming back an old friend. There's a mix of familiar and unfamiliar, sweet and sour that captures the imagination and turns a trivial meeting into a memorable discovery. Journalists got a taste of the car during a media launch held by Volkswagen Canada in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. Full story...

Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the launch of their smart phone-optimized mobile website, m.vw.com. The mobile website is compatible with all web-enabled cell phones and mobile devices. Full story...