The Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 concept made its UK debut at the GTI International show, an independently organised event at Bruntingthorpe proving ground in Leicestershire
Saturday 16th June 2007 The Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 concept made its UK debut at the GTI International show, an independently organised event at Bruntingthorpe proving ground in Leicestershire. The GTI W12-650 is powered by a bi-turbo W12 engine developing 650 hp – a full 450 hp increase over the standard Golf GTI. Unlike the…
Volkswagen’s new chief executive Martin Winterkorn was nominated as chairman of Swedish truck maker Scania in a new phase in the plans for a three-way tie-up with German group MAN
Tuesday 6th March 2007 Volkswagen’s new chief executive Martin Winterkorn was nominated as chairman of Swedish truck maker Scania in a new phase in the plans for a three-way tie-up with German group MAN. VW was Scania’s biggest shareholder with a voting stake of 34% and traditionally held the chair of the Swedish truck maker’s…
Malaysian news announced that Volkswagen AG had signed an agreement to buy a 51% stake in Proton (company) Auto Division
Friday 26th January 2007 Malaysian news announced that Volkswagen AG had signed an agreement to buy a 51% stake in Proton (company) Auto Division.
In Germany Peter Hartz, Volkswagen human resources executive, was fined $750,000 and given a 2-year suspended sentence after he pleaded guilty to funding an account that provided special travel perks for employees
Friday 26th January 2007 In Germany Peter Hartz, Volkswagen human resources executive, was fined $750,000 and given a 2-year suspended sentence after he pleaded guilty to funding an account that provided special travel perks for employees.
The Passat R36 made its public debut at the Essen Motorshow, joining the Golf R32 and only the second model in the Volkswagen line-up to carry the ‘R’ badge
Thursday 30th November 2006 The Passat R36 made its public debut at the Essen Motorshow, joining the Golf R32 and only the second model in the Volkswagen line-up to carry the ‘R’ badge. Not only the fastest Passat but also the fastest estate car Volkswagen had ever produced, the R36 powered by the new 3.6-litre…
The 197-bhp Volkswagen Eos (derived from the Greek goddess of the dawn), a compact sports car capable of 144 mph, went on sale in the UK (on the road from £19,370)
Friday 14th July 2006 The 197-bhp Volkswagen Eos (derived from the Greek goddess of the dawn), a compact sports car capable of 144 mph, went on sale in the UK (on the road from £19,370). It had a retractable hardtop coupé convertible body style and was introduced as the successor to the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet.
The Fox, Volkswagen’s new entry level model was officially launched in the UK.
Saturday 29th April 2006 The Fox, Volkswagen’s new entry level model was officially launched in the UK.
Vehicles introduced at the opening of the Chicago Auto Show included, Bentley Continental GTC convertible, Ford Expedition, Lexus ES 350, Lincoln MKZ (formerly the Lincoln Zephyr, Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG and Volkswagen Rabbit
Friday 10th February 2006 Vehicles introduced at the opening of the Chicago Auto Show included, Bentley Continental GTC convertible, Ford Expedition, Lexus ES 350, Lincoln MKZ (formerly the Lincoln Zephyr, Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG and Volkswagen Rabbit.
Volkswagen announced that it would cut up to 20,000 jobs over the next 3 years from its western German workforce of 103,000, as well as demanding longer hours for no extra pay
Friday 10th February 2006 Volkswagen announced that it would cut up to 20,000 jobs over the next 3 years from its western German workforce of 103,000, as well as demanding longer hours for no extra pay. The company share price rose 15% on the announcement.
The production line Audi Q7, a full-size luxury crossover SUV, which shared its platform with the Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne, was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show
Friday 6th January 2006 The production line Audi Q7, a full-size luxury crossover SUV, which shared its platform with the Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne, was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show.