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Thursday, Nov 19
2010 Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, Passat, Tiguan are IIHS Safety Award Picks
HERNDON, Va., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Four 2010 Volkswagen models - the brand-leading Jetta sedan, the all-new Golf four-door, the stylish Passat sedan, and the nimble Tiguan - have each received the Insurance Institute...
Friday, Nov 13
Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, BMW's reluctant Hybrid Car Plans
It wasn’t too long ago when German manufacturers like Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, et. al. were dismissing any idea of offering hybrid electric vehicles. They laughed and called them a “fad.”
Volkswagen takes on Toyota for World's Number One Carmaker
This has been one eventful year for Volkswagen.
Winner gets Volkswagen GTI MkVI for winning Real Racing GTI App
HERNDON, Va., Nov. /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that Joseph Chase of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio was the first to win one of six, limited-edition GTI MkVI vehicles as part of its wildly popular and free...
Friday, Nov 6
2009 SEMA: Jetta TDI Cup 'Street' Edition to go on Sale January 2010
HERNDON, Va., Nov./PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced the Jetta TDI Cup "Street" Edition will be available in dealer showrooms January 2010.
Monday, Nov 2
Porsche to be brought into Volkswagen Mainstream
It wasn’t that long ago when German luxury carmaker Porsche was on top of the world as it consolidated its power over European giant Volkswagen. Then something drastic happened.
Thursday, Oct 29
Volkswagen teases with Passat Replacement
Above is a sketch of Volkswagen's upcoming, all-new Passat replacement.
Friday, Oct 23
Automotive.com Car Blog Week in Review
From a VW Beetle with more space to reviews of the all-new Suzuki Kizashi to the Toyota LFA Supercar, here’s some of the latest car news found on the autosphere:
Thursday, Oct 22
2010 Volkswagen GTI enters Firemint Real Racing game via App Store
HERNDON, Va., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- 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...
Wednesday, Oct 21
2010 Suzuki Kizashi: Snippet while on the Road
In one of several meeting, Suzuki said that it was aiming the all-new Kizashi against well-established sports sedans such as the MINI Cooper, Volkswagen Passat, and Mazda6.
Monday, Oct 19
More spacious Volkswagen Beetle to arrive in 2012
Ever since the Volkswagen Beetle started showing up on the road ways of the U.S., the lady bug silhouette has become synonymous with a small, inexpensive, good form of transportation. But for many the optimum word was...
Tuesday, Oct 13
It's Official: Volkswagen to replace Aging Passat Sedan
While the new Mark VI Golf occupies many of the world's top auto journalists at a drive event today, including our own Marty Padgett, High Gear Media has managed to get an exclusive take on VW's plans for the still...
Volkswagen, Porsche merger gets Nein from Norges Bank
FRANKFURT (MarketWatch) -- Norway's sovereign wealth fund has said the proposed merger between Volkswagen and Porsche Automobil Holding is "unacceptable" and called on Volkswagen to cancel plans for the deal.
Monday, Oct 12
2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI makes shortlist for 2010 Green Car of the Year
HERNDON, Va., Oct. 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America announced its all-new Golf TDI has been selected by the Green Car Journal as a 2010 Green Car of the Year(® )finalist.( )
Thursday, Oct 8
Fuel Leak forces Recall on Audi 2006-2010 A3 and TT Models
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009.
Five Finalists Announced for the 2010 Green Car of the Year®
LOS ANGELES - Oct., 2009 - Green Car Journal announced today its five finalists for the 2010 Green Car of the Year®, including the Audi A3 TDI, Honda Insight, Mercury Milan Hybrid, Toyota Prius and Volkswagen Golf TDI....
Tuesday, Oct 6
Volkswagen USA gets visit from Lower Saxony Prime Minister
WOLFSBURG, Germany - During his one-week trip to the USA, Lower Saxony’s Prime Minister Christian Wulff visited Volkswagen of America at the Chattanooga site accompanied by an industry delegation.
Thursday, Sep 17
Is Volkswagen looking to add New Brands to Lineup?
Volkswagen, just a few months ago, shocked the world auto industry by turning the tables on Porsche. As Porsche attempted to buy Volkswagen, Volkswagen actually acquired Porsche.
Thursday, Sep 3
2011 Volkswagen Jetta -- Spied!
FOLLOWING THE GLOBAL DEBUT of the 2010 Volkswagen Golf VI, development is well underway on the next generation Jetta, based - as with its forebear - on the Golf hatch.
Wednesday, Aug 26
Volkswagen prices U.S. 2010 VW Golf starting at $17,490
We don’t know what’s taking Volkswagen so long but we’ve waited long enough to get the new redesigned Golf on the stateside. Apparently, we’re just weeks away from seeing the 2010 Volkswagen Golf in U.S. dealerships and...
Monday, Aug 24
Volkswagen Jetta Diesels average near 68 MPG in World Record
Two drivers from Australia have broken their own "48 Contiguous U.S. States Fuel Economy Guinness World Record" this week, driving 9000-plus miles in three weeks while returning 67.9 miles per gallon.
Thursday, Aug 20
Transmission forces Volkswagen to recall, 2008, 2009, 2010 Cars
HERNDON, Va., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today a voluntary recall involving 13,500 vehicles equipped with its DSG transmission. Models affected by the recall include the Jetta, Jetta...
Monday, Aug 17
Volkswagen plus Porsche equals Auto Union?
Porsche and Volkswagen have broadly agreed on sale terms, and the name Auto Union may be resurrected, Reuters reports.
Wednesday, Jul 22
Volkswagen, Porsche Merger: More Details Emerge
We have been witnessing what appeared to be an attempt by Porsche to buy majority interest in Volkswagen over a period of time.
Monday, Jul 20
Volkswagen, Porsche closer to Merger. Again
Have they? Or have they not?
Monday, Jul 13
Volkswagen Tiguan All-Safe in Front, Side Crash, and Rollover Stability
WOLFSBURG, Germany 13 July 2009 - The Tiguan is not only one of the most popular, but also one of the safest vehicles in its segment: once more the high level of competence at Volkswagen in the field of safety has been...
Friday, Jul 10
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan a 5-star Winner against Car Crashes
HERNDON, Va., July /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today the 2009 Tiguan has earned a 5-star crash test rating from the government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Wednesday, Jul 8
Volkswagen recalls 2009 VW Routan due to Missing Critical Airbag Instructions
Earlier this week, Volkswagen issued a recall on its model year 2009 VW Routan.
Monday, Jul 6
Is Qatar Porsche's Last, Best, Hope to take over Volkswagen?
Despite its claim that it is not debt burdened, Porsche is struggling to stay afloat.
Thursday, Jul 2
Automobile Magazine is confused with 2009 Volkswagen Routan
David Zenlea, Assistant Editor over at Automobile Magazine, took the all-new minivan for a test drive. Oops.
BMW, Audi, VW, and Mercedes Benz to dominate US Diesel Market
Has diesels in the U.S. suffered yet another setback?
Friday, Jun 26
Transplants overtake GM, Ford, Chrysler in Car Production
Ever since such major foreign automakers as Volkswagen, Nissan, Toyota, Hyundai and more have been making cars in North America, there has been controversy. Sure, they employ American and Canadian workers. But the profits...
Thursday, Jun 25
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit makes Top 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000 List Third Time
HERNDON, Va., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that the Rabbit has once again been named one of the "Top 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000" by Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), a top rated consumer...
Wednesday, Jun 24
Transformer Bumblebee from VW Beetle courtesy of Fan
Bumblebee has a fan.
Volkswagen Tiguan, VW CC selected for Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards
HERNDON, Va., June/PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced both the Tiguan and CC have earned Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards from Edmunds.com.
