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  • The Importance of Regular Oil Changes and Fluid Checks for Your Volkswagen

    Your Volkswagen (VW) was expertly developed with a smooth, dependable driving experience in mind. Therefore, regular maintenance is necessary to guarantee its longevity and ideal performance. Regular oil changes and fluid inspections are an important part of this maintenance schedule. We will discuss the significance of these steps in keeping your VW operating smoothly and […]

    May 12, 2023
  • Ferdinand Karl Piech (82), Volkswagen AG’s former chairman and chief executive, died

    Sunday 25th August 2019 Ferdinand Karl Piech (82), Volkswagen AG’s former chairman and chief executive, died. He had transformed the German company from a struggling midsized carmaker into a global automotive powerhouse.

    August 25, 2019
  • US media reported that more than a dozen car manufacturers, including Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda and Volkswagen had officially asked Pres

    Friday 7th June 2019 US media reported that more than a dozen car manufacturers, including Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda and Volkswagen had officially asked Pres. Donald Trump not to relax emission limits, to avoid a fragmentation of the car market.

    June 7, 2019
  • Sports car maker Porsche said it would become the first German auto giant to abandon the diesel engine, reacting to parent company Volkswagen’s emissions cheating scandal and urban driving bans

    Sunday 23rd September 2018 Sports car maker Porsche said it would become the first German auto giant to abandon the diesel engine, reacting to parent company Volkswagen’s emissions cheating scandal and urban driving bans.

    September 23, 2018
  • Volkswagen announced it would end production of its iconic “Beetle” cars in 2019 after adding a pair of final editions of the bug-shaped vehicles

    Thursday 13th September 2018 Volkswagen announced it would end production of its iconic “Beetle” cars in 2019 after adding a pair of final editions of the bug-shaped vehicles.

    September 13, 2018
  • The first Rwandan-made Volkswagen car rolled off the assembly line on at the country’s first auto factory in Kigali

    Wednesday 27th June 2018 The first Rwandan-made Volkswagen car rolled off the assembly line on at the country’s first auto factory in Kigali. The cars are mostly for export to other African nations and were unaffordable to the average Rwandan.

    June 27, 2018
  • Greenpeace activists boarded a ship arriving in Britain to stop the delivery of more than 1,000 Volkswagen cars from Germany while others sought to immobilize vehicles at a port in anti-diesel protests

    Thursday 21st September 2017 Greenpeace activists boarded a ship arriving in Britain to stop the delivery of more than 1,000 Volkswagen cars from Germany while others sought to immobilize vehicles at a port in anti-diesel protests.

    September 21, 2017
  • Why should you consider Volkswagen performance tuning?

    Why should you consider Volkswagen performance tuning? Volkswagen is one of the most iconic auto brands globally and if you happen to own one, you know that you have a reliable vehicle to take you around. Even though it is a trusted brand and has great cars and other vehicles it does not mean that […]

    June 7, 2017
  • Volkswagen AG said it has agreed to pay $157

    Thursday 30th March 2017 Volkswagen AG said it has agreed to pay $157.45 million to settle environmental claims from 10 US states over its excess diesel emissions, as the world’s largest automaker looks to move past the scandal.

    March 30, 2017
  • German carmaker Volkswagen said it has stopped buying mica from some suppliers in India, following a Thomson Reuters Foundation investigation that found child workers were dying in illegal, unregulated mines

    Wednesday 28th September 2016 German carmaker Volkswagen said it has stopped buying mica from some suppliers in India, following a Thomson Reuters Foundation investigation that found child workers were dying in illegal, unregulated mines. At least seven children were killed since June mining for mica in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. […]

    September 28, 2016
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  • 6 Tips for Buying Your First New Car that you need to know

    If you have decided to buy your first new car, you might be overwhelmed with the plethora of options that are available for you. But it is also exciting to buy a car with your hard-earned money and hence you need to do proper research so that you can make the right selection. For understanding […]

    May 31, 2023
  • Essential Maintenance and Repair Tips for Smart Car Owners

    If your car suffered damage because of an accident, there are several ways to repair it. Accidents can ruin the look of your vehicle and can cost you thousands of pounds to repair the same. Moreover, minor scuffs and dents can demoralize you. So, when your vehicle’s bodywork takes a beating, it is recommended to […]

    May 31, 2023
  • A Look at the Technology Transforming the Trucking Industry

    The trucking industry transports over 70% of all goods in the United States from ports to warehouses and warehouses to wherever needed. As the demand for transportation increases, there are concerns about safety, working conditions, and driver retention due to burnout. These challenges have led to players in the industry turning to technology to help […]

    May 30, 2023

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