Archive for 'Volkswagen'
It’s confirmed: Stefan Jacoby has left Volkswagen for Volvo
It was reported last month that Volkswagen’s North American CEO Stefan Jacoby had been hired by China’s Zxhejiang Geely to head up its newly purchased Volvo brand. USAToday’s DriveOn blog confirmed the report today with Volkswagen and its seems Jacoby will be headed to Volvo after all. “He is no longer with the company,” Volkswagen [...]
Continue Reading
Brand Spankin’ New Images: 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in white
Volkswagen has just dropped some new pictures of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, which was showcased yesterday during a weeklong international driving presentation held in San Francisco, CA. The all-new 2011 Jetta is set to go on sale in dealerships nationwide starting this October. Prices will be announced closer to launch. Click here for more news [...]
Continue Reading
JE Design gives Volkswagen GTI some Golf R power
The Volkswagen Golf has always been one of the automotive world’s most customized cars; everyone from amateurs working out of their garages to design teams have taken their crack at making the vehicle a car to race. Indeed, VW itself sported up the Golf by releasing the Golf R at the Frankfurt Auto show, and [...]
Continue Reading
Volkswagen AG aims at being a major player in hybrid, EV segment
Update: New reports say that a fully-electric V-dub will be on sale in the United States by 2013 and that 3 percent of Volkswagen’s global sales will be EVs by 2018. Volkswagen AG Group will aggressively roll out gas-electric hybrid and electric-vehicles in the next couple of years. it plans to take a leading position [...]
Continue Reading
Report: Volkswagen investing billions in U.S. comeback plan
Former number one import in the United States, Volkswagen AG is mounting a new attempt to reclaim that title from the Japanese automakers. Despite the failure of previous comeback attempts, the German company sounds fully confidant that it can post a comeback, with the weight of its two brands, Audi and VW behind it. Volkswagen [...]
Continue Reading
Report: Production Volkswagen Up! to carry ‘Lupo’ nameplate
Reports coming out of the UK suggest that Volkswagen’s production version of the Up! subcompact will be sold as the Lupo. The model, which will be sold across the group’s four different brands including Audi, Seat, Skoda and V-dub, will be the center part of the company’s target to achieve global leadership by 2018. The [...]
Continue Reading
Volkswagen CEO not only worried about Toyota but Hyundai as well
As Volkswagen AG sets its sights on Toyota in its quest to become the world’s largest automaker, it won’t soon be letting its guard down when it comes to Hyundai. VW CEO Martin Winterkorn lent specific mention to Hyundai’s having learned to build good cars. “I have the most respect for Hyundai,” VW CEO Martin [...]
Continue Reading
Volkswagen AG appoints Matthias Mueller as Porsche AG CEO
Volkswagen AG has appointed Matthias Mueller, who currently is the head of product planning at the company, as CEO of Porsche AG. Mueller will be responsible for reviving Porsche’s lineup moving forward as the company integrates into Volkswagen. Current CEO Michael Macht will take place of Jochem Heizmann as VW Group’s production chief. The changes [...]
Continue Reading
Report: Volkswagen E-Up! coming to U.S. in 2013
The Volkswagen Up! (otherwise known as the NSF – New Small Family car), has yet to be officially confirmed for the United States. According to Automobile, the executives at V-dub are indeed considering a Volkswagen E-Up! for select U.S. cities for 2013. The Volkswagen E-Up! is powered by a 80-hp electric motor with 155 lb-ft [...]
Continue Reading
Report: Volkswagen BlueSport Concept given green light for production
According to reports coming out of Europe, Volkswagen’s BlueSport Concept has been given the green light for production. The mid-engined two-seater is very close to production and the final design for the vehicle has been completed. There are just a couple of kinks to workout before Volkswagen starts developing engineering prototypes for testing. Sources say [...]
Continue Reading
-
BREAKING: Porsche 918 Spyder gets green light for production
-
2011 Chevrolet Volt prices start at $41,000 or $350 a month for 3-year lease
-
2011 Ford Explorer prices start at $28,190
-
LIVE: FoMoCo creates dirt hill in NYC to launch 2011 Ford Explorer
-
BREAKING: 2011 Audi A7 Sportback unveiled
-
BREAKING: 2011 Ford Explorer reinvented with looks and fuel-economy in mind
-
LIVE: FoMoCo creates dirt hill in NYC to launch 2011 Ford Explorer
-
Review: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour, an Accord with AWD and some utility
-
Review: 2010 Lexus HS 250h isn’t just a Prius with an ‘L’ badge
-
Review: 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart is hot, but pricey 5-door hatch
-
Review: 2010 Toyota Prius still wears the hybrid crown
-
Exclusive: BMW working on entry-level model below 1-Series, will be FWD
-
Review: 2010 Mazdaspeed3 is a solid hot-hatch, but how does it compare to the VW GTI?
- Read a professional car review on the latest new cars. Search and compare the latest cars for sale with detailed specs, crash test ratings, and current rebates. View the latest concept cars, spy photos and which new cars will be released with significant improvements and style changes.
Recent Comments