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Jun
16th

Dacia, VW make May gains in European new-car sales

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New-car sales in Europe fell by 4.9 percent in May but brands such as Dacia, Hyundai and Volkswagen were winners as many customers used government cash incentives to buy smaller cars. Full story...
Jun
16th

Dacia, VW among winners as European car sales fall 4.9% in May

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New-car sales in Europe fell by 4.9 percent in May but brands such as Dacia, Hyundai and Volkswagen were winners as many customers used government cash incentives to buy smaller cars. Full story...
Jun
16th

Seventy-Five Years Ago: Porsche Receives the Order to Construct the Volkswagen

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22 June 1934 was not only one of the most important days in the early corporate history of the Company now known the world over as Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, but also the day that changed the history of the entire automotive industry: It was on that day that "Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Full story...
Jun
15th

2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI – Four Seasons Update – June 2009

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI - Four Seasons Update - June 2009
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI - June 2009 Four Seasons Update Review - Automobile Magazine
Our Four Seasons Volkswagen Jetta TDI has turned the corner in its year with us, but it continues to rack up long-legged miles and evoke few complaints.

Mileage to date: 19,095
Months in fleet: Eight


Photo Gallery: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI - June 2009 Four Seasons Update Review - Automobile Magazine


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Jun
15th

2009 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI Clean Diesel Review

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The current wave of hi-tech ultra-low emissions diesel engines has given the venerable oil-burner a rebirth in the passenger car market, and that's a good thing given the many appealing aspects of diesel power. Full story...
Jun
12th

Four Fuel Sippers: 2009 Honda Fit Sport, 2010 Ford Fiesta, 2010 Honda Insight, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

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Four Fuel Sippers: 2009 Honda Fit Sport, 2010 Ford Fiesta, 2010 Honda Insight, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
2009 Honda Fit Sport, 2010 Ford Fiesta, 2010 Honda Insight, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI - Fuel Sipping Car Comparison - Automobile Magazine
We know. Gas is $2.50 a gallon, which means you're not interested in fuel economy.

We know. Gas is $2.50 a gallon, which means you're not interested in fuel economy. But you will be. As our job market recovers, it's almost a given that oil prices will too. Perhaps more importantly, the newly boosted CAFE requirements virtually guarantee that automakers will be trying to sell you smaller, more efficient cars.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Honda Fit Sport, 2010 Ford Fiesta, 2010 Honda Insight, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI - Fuel Sipping Car Comparison - Automobile Magazine


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Jun
12th

GERMANY: VW posts sales uptick in May

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Volkswagen Group May deliveries rose 1.5 % to 556,700 units. Year to date shipments were down 7% to 2.49m units. Full story...
Jun
12th

VW bucks global slump, posts May sales gain

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A rejuvenated model range led by its new sixth-generation Golf helped Volkswagen AG outperform its competitors in May and grab more share of the world's car market, Europe's largest automaker said on Friday. Full story...
Jun
12th

VW bucks global slump, posts May sales gain

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A rejuvenated model range led by its new sixth-generation Golf helped Volkswagen AG outperform its competitors in May and grab more share of the world's car market, Europe's largest automaker said on Friday. Full story...
Jun
12th

Volkswagen bucks global car slump, posts May gain

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A rejuvenated model range led by its new sixth-generation Golf helped Volkswagen AG outperform its competitors in May and grab more share of the world's car market, Europe's largest automaker said on Friday. Full story...
Jun
11th

Quarter mile in 12.65 seconds for a 1953 Volkswagen Van

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As a great demonstration of Volkswagen's legendary durability, a 56-year old Transporter van has just achieved a top speed of 102.84 mph and done the quarter mile sprint at the Santa Pod racetrack in a time of 12.65 seconds. Full story...
Jun
9th

VW will offer Autonet router as Routan option

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Volkswagen Group of America is hoping hot spots will heat up sales of its Routan minivan. The automaker will offer uconnect web, a mobile Internet router, as a dealer-installed option. The router is from equipment provider Autonet Mobile Inc. Full story...
Jun
9th

CHINA: SAIC eyes 2m sales this year

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SAIC Motors, China's largest automaker and partner in Volkswagen and GM joint ventures, may sell more than 2m vehicles this year, up sharply from its previous target if the country's economy remains on track, its chairman said on Tuesday. Full story...
Jun
9th

Routan Customers Now Able to Take Internet Access on the Road With Wi-Fi from Autonet Mobile

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Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced a collaboration with Autonet Mobile, that will make it possible to equip their European-tuned minivan, Routan, with uconnect web, an in-vehicle internet service. Beginning this month, approximately 600 Volkswagen dealerships in the United States will offer Routan owners the opportunity to add uconnect web, powered by Autonet Mobile, to their vehicle. This partnership will deliver the first internet entertainment system for Volkswagen vehicles. Full story...
Jun
8th

GERMANY: New wolf from Wolfsburg

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Volkswagen will call its all new pick-up, scheduled to go in to production in Argentina later this year, the Amarok, a name which means 'wolf' in the language of the Inut Eskimo people who live in northern Canada and Greenland. Full story...
Jun
8th

Former Ford execs take top jobs at Kia; Volkswagen, Infiniti change sales teams

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In the latest management changes, Kia has appointed Paul Philpott as its new chief operating officer in Europe and hired Toyota's Michael Cole as its new U.K. Full story...
Jun
8th

VW backs Qatar stake to fix Porsche debt problems

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Volkswagen would support the Gulf emirate of Qatar taking a substantial voting stake in either its debt-laden parent Porsche or in VW itself, Europe's largest carmaker said on Monday. Full story...
Jun
8th

VW supports Qatar stake to solve Porsche debt problems

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Volkswagen would support the Gulf emirate of Qatar taking a substantial voting stake in either its debt-laden parent Porsche or in VW itself, Europe's largest carmaker said on Monday. Full story...
Jun
8th

Volkswagen CC Earns TOP SAFETY PICK Award from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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HERNDON, Va.,Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the stylish CC, which was designed and engineered to blend sports car dynamics and dimensions with sedan comfort and functionality, has received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK award for 2009. A TOP SAFETY PICK is the highest rating possible from the non-profit research organization. Full story...
Jun
5th

VW BlueSport roadster is ready to leap from concept to showroom:

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The old red Volkswagen Golf GTI screams to a halt. Before we know what's happening, its young driver leaps out and is firing questions in a broad southern German accent. Full story...
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