Volkswagen Cars
Volkswagen invites users to help create infotainment systems of the future
Volkswagen is inviting designers, programmers, developers and interested users to help develop applications for the Infotainment systems of the future as part of the Open Innovation Contest, “App My Ride”.
New Volkswagen Phaeton unveiled in Beijing
Featuring a new look and technologies, the updated Phaeton builds on what is already one of the most advanced and thoroughly engineered cars on the road today.
Sainz, Brundle, Bell, Laffitte and Biela: The Scirocco R Cup
Five legendary names from the world of motorsport will line-up on the grid at Hockenheim this weekend (23-24 April), as the famous German track plays host to the inaugural round of the new Volkswagen Scirocco R Cup.
Volkswagen aims to clinch diesel hat-trick at Dakar Rally
After the one-two-three finish in January this year, the Volkswagen Board of Management has decided to continue the successful commitment confirming that Volkswagen will contest the Dakar Rally again in January 2011.
New Volkswagen model: 0-60 in 60 seconds
In collaboration with Swiss watchmaker FORTIS, Volkswagen designers have produced a distinctive and high-tech chronograph timepiece which has already received international recognition for its design.
Volkswagen Group first-quarter deliveries grow 24.6%
During the first three months of this year deliveries of the Volkswagen Group developed very well. Over this period, Europe’s largest automaker delivered worldwide a total of 1.73 million (Q1 2009: 1.39 million; +24.6 percent) vehicles to customers, thus outperforming the positive trend on global automotive markets (+19.4 percent).
Volkswagen to return to the ‘Green Hell’ with gas-powered Scirocco
The Scirocco GT24-CNG will return to Germany’s ‘Green Hell’ next month as Volkswagen fields three natural gas-powered racers in the legendary Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race over the weekend 12-16 May.
New Volkswagen Touran unveiled
The new Touran has been unveiled at the Leipzig Motor Show. Featuring fresh styling, pioneering technology and a range of efficient new petrol and diesel engines, the new Touran is set to build on the strong reputation of the 1.13 million examples of the compact MPV sold across Europeto date.
Ketchup: A Volkswagen model that sells over 425,000 units a year?!
Asked to name a Volkswagen model that sells in excess of 425,000 units a year and most people would choose the Golf. Of course they’d be right. But if they guessed ketchup? They’d still be spot on.
Volkswagen Polo named 2010 World Car of the Year
Volkswagen are proud to announce that the Polo has been honoured as the 2010 World Car of the Year. With 59 of the top automotive journalists from around the globe judging, the Polo surpassed a total of 29 other nominees.
Fixed-price servicing now available on all Volkswagen models
Volkswagen is offering customers added peace of mind and the opportunity to save money with the expansion of its fixed-price service plan, which is now available on every model in the range.
Volkswagen honoured at 2010 Fleet News Awards
Volkswagen has won two key categories as well as the highly competitive company car title at this year’s Fleet News Awards, with the Polo being named ‘Best Supermini’ while the Golf picked up both the ‘Best Lower medium Car’ as well as the coveted ‘2010 Company Car of the Year’.
Golf’s crown slips as German new car market declines
Dramatic evidence of the shifting fortunes of the car industry is revealed in latest figures from JATO Dynamics, which show the effects on brands and European sales figures, of declining new car demand in Germany.
Volkswagen R in the starting blocks
The Volkswagen R GmbH will be the specialist for sporty exclusive models from Volkswagen in the future. Volkswagen AG has bundled the responsibilities and competencies for development, implementations and sales of individualised vehicle offers into Volkswagen R GmbH.
Volkswagen TSI engines awarded environmental commendation
Volkswagen’s TSI engines have been awarded the environmental commendation certified by TÜV Nord, following in the footsteps of the dual-clutch transmission DSG.