Former VW Personnel Chief Admits to Bribing Union Officials
Jan-28-2007
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Back in the summer of 2005 the headlines of international magazines and newspapers were peppered with a scandal that included bribery, sex, and corruption. No, Dallas wasn't making a comeback, it was automotive giant VW and the scandal involved 2.5 million dollars in payoffs to VW Works' Council Chief Klaus Volkert and another $500k to Volkert's Brazilian lover. Those payments were used between 1994 and 2005 to bankroll sexcapades and lavish trips to Brazil and Lisbon.
In the first of four trials linked to the elaborate scandal, former Chief of Personnel Peter Hartz has confessed to paying the bribes and will receive a suspended two year sentence and a $750,000 fine. Hartz insists he acted alone in arranging the trips, yet the VW management trials will continue later this year. We're sure VW executives can't wait for all of this negative press to end. Maybe a trip to South America will help to ease the pain. We kid.
[Source: Business Week]
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Volkswagen Overseas Posted By : Natalie Anderson
Jan-29-2007
Volkswagen is making waves overseas. In Dubai, a circulating scam email stating that the recipient has won a huge cash prize plus a new car courtesy of Volkswagen has caused major confusion among people in the UAE. Volkswagen has already released an official statement saying that they have not sent any email containing such message. The German automaker has warned people in the UAE to be careful and not to easily believe such hoax email.
Volkswagen, Proton and Lotus
Jan-30-2007
Could Volkswagen be about to get control of Malaysia's Proton? If it did, it would also gain control of Lotus. VW CEO Winterkorn today surprised no-one with his assertion that there are 'lucrative niches' waiting to be exploited by the Volkswagen brand and that the brand has more potential. If there's a product blitz ahead, it might be useful to have the resources of Lotus Engineering in-house.
Enter the rumormill: VW won bid to control Proton
Jan-28-2007
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Motor Authority came across an article in XFN-Asia that says VW won the bidding contest for controlling stake of Malaysia's Proton. Although the report is light on details, it seems that a source who was privy to the deal confirmed that Volkswagen will be purchasing the required 51-percent of Proton's manufacturing arm and that an official statement will be released on February 8th.
If the source is to be trusted, that means that both GM and PSA Peugeot-Citroen were ousted from the runnings, which is little surprise, as VW has had a long standing relationship with the state-owned automaker.
[Source: Motor Authority]
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Comment on ‘Official’ VW iPod Adapter - Some Good, Some Bad by Erik J. Barzeski
Jan-31-2007
[quote comment="39336"]VW should be standing behind their products.
For that matter when someone wants to buy the iPod adapter they should say to the consumer:[/quote]
Ty, you're full shit. I knew all of the things you listed prior to purchasing my iPod adapter, and I got one of the first ones available nationwide (over a year ago).
I researched what I could and asked questions. For me, the solution is adequate and beats using an FM broadcaster. Would I like to see ID3 tags? You bet. Am I disappointed it doesn't? NO, because I knew it wouldn't going in.
[quote comment="39336"]BE HONEST with the consumer. There is nothing worse then a pissed off consumer.[/quote]
They haven't lied to you. Stop posting on my blog if you're going to lie yourself.
Volkswagen Financial Services Reduces Costs of SAP Data Warehouse...
Jan-30-2007
Volkswagen Financial Services Reduces Costs of SAP Data Warehouse Management with Nearline Solution from SAND SAND/DNA Enables Highly Efficient Data Storage and Transparent Access to Data from SAP NetWeaver BI ...
Reviewed: Volkswagen Platinum Rewards Visa Card
Jan-29-2007
Updated credit card reviews - Volkswagen Platinum Rewards Visa Card. Best Feature: No annual fee; reward program offered; common platinum benefits.
Top Volkswagen Executives on Trial Posted By : Natalie Anderson
Jan-29-2007
The trial of former Volkswagen human resources executive Peter Hartz has ended on Friday, January 26. And the verdict? Hartz received a two-year suspended sentence and a fine. The bribery and corruption case of Peter Hartz was feasted on by journalists and camera teams with matching angry protesters outside the courthouse in the town of Braunschweig.
VIDEO: Xtreme shadow puppets sell the VW Phaeton
Jan-31-2007
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This spot is as amazing as the fact that the Phaeton actually made it into production. Of course, its run didn't pan out (at least in the U.S.), but you have to admit the Phaeton's a hell of a car no matter the badge on the grille. This commercial is truly incredible, as well. The expressiveness, detail and natural-looking motion these shadow puppets achieve just boggles the mind. Actually, it makes us wonder if it was a real spectacular feat shot in a single take with many talented performers who had rehearsed it until they were doing it in their sleep; or if it was a digital creation. Either way has its challenges, but we're more impressed with the former, so that's the story we'll continue to tell ourselves.
Video after the jump
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VIDEO: Xtreme shadow puppets sell the VW Phaeton
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Touareg, Cayenne to be first hybrids from VW camp
Jan-29-2007
Volkswagen's first gas-electric vehicle will come in the form of a Touareg hybrid, according to a German media report. VW's new CEO Martin Winterkorn changed plans made by former boss Bernd Pischetsrieder, which originally called for hybrid versions of the company's compact vehicles, according to German weekly Automobilwoche.
Winterkorn concluded the $2,000-$3,000 premium associated with adding [...]
MALAYSIA: Proton, VW reported negotiating
Jan-29-2007
Malaysia's prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has said troubled national car maker Proton and Volkswagen are in negotiations, but declined to give details of the deal, according to reports.
Officially Official: VW unveils Jetta TDI in D.C. and hopes to find oldest-running VW diesel in U.S.
Jan-24-2007
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Today Volkswagen officially introduced the next generation Jetta TDI. The new diesel Jetta features the 2.0-liter BLUETEC diesel four-cylinder we earlier this month, which manages to meet emissions standards in all 50 states without the use of urea injection. Instead it uses a nitrogen oxide storage catalyst controlled by the engine management system, which periodically changes the vehicle's operating mode to treat the nitrogen oxide it's stored up. VW says it reduces nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 90 percent. Unfortunately, VW didn't realease any power figures for the Jetta TDI or a price or fuel economy numbers for that matter, though the vehicle's not going to be available all the way until the spring of 2008.
As we've made known, we're excited about diesels making a comeback, and the Jetta TDI is a coup for diesel proponents in the U.S. since it's much less expensive than some of the other early diesel offerings like the .
In related news, VW also announced that it's begun a search for the oldest-running and highest-mileage VW diesel in the U.S. As AutoblogGreen points out, it will likely be a diesel Rabbit, as VW has sold the most of those in the U.S. over time, 12,393 in 1977 alone. The engine has to be original and the search will officially begin in March and run through at least August. The owner of the winning vehicle will get to drive a 2007 Touareg TDI for six months, which will no doubt be quite an upgrade.
Check out VW's official press releases for both announcements after the jump.
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Officially Official: VW unveils Jetta TDI in D.C. and hopes to find oldest-running VW diesel in U.S.
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Comment on ‘Official’ VW iPod Adapter - Some Good, Some Bad by Christopher
Jan-27-2007
[quote comment="38072"]I contacted VW Customer Service to complain about the iPod Adapter.
VWs response was basically "to bad so sad" - they said they are sorry I am not happy, but there is nothing they can do - I purchased it so I am stuck with it.
This will be my last VW car that I purchase!!!!![/quote]
I agree that this adapter isn't an ideal solution for playing audio from an iPod through your car stereo but the shortcomings with this product are not hidden. I'm in the process of purchasing a VW Rabbit and before handing over the down payment I did a bit of reasearch on the options I was interested in and easily found that for me this iPod adapter is not worth the cost. This research took me all of 10 minutes.
By the way its really hard to take someone seriously who states their future vehicle purchases will not be from a particular company due issues with an optional component that has nothing to do with the main purpose of a car which is to get you from place "A" to place "B" hopefully safely and relaibly.
VW Boys Pickin' Chickin CD is Here on Fat Dog Records
Jan-23-2007
Sometimes the animals get a bit restless between possum and other critters. This is a 'chicken' release by the VW Boys. According to their announcement, "The long awaited Pickin' Chickin CD has flown in! You will enjoy the antics of the VW Boys on cuts such as " Ole Billy Ray's Chickens", "16 Chickens and a Tambourine", "Bluegrass Fried Chicken", "Chicken Reel" and so many others! Some great stories included on this CD by Tom T. Hall and Jimmy Martin." ...
Report: Volkswagen to acquire majority stake in Proton, Lotus
Jan-26-2007
German automaker Volkswagen — which already owns Audi, Bentley, Seat, Skoda, Lamborghini, and Bugatti — has agreed to buy a majority stake in Malaysia's Proton, according to a report by XFN-Asia.
Perhaps most important to car enthusiasts is the involvement of Lotus, which is owned by Proton, and therefore would come under control of Volkswagen.
Today's report [...]
US: Volkswagen after oldest diesel
Jan-24-2007
Coinciding with the announcement of a clean Bluetec diesel engine for the 2008 Jetta, Volkswagen of America is conducting a national search for the oldest running Volkswagen diesel vehicle and the diesel car with the highest accumulated mileage.
Ex-VW exec fined R5m for bribery
Jan-26-2007
WAITING FOR THE WORST: XXENDBOLD The former head of VW personnel, Peter Hartz, arrives at court to hear his sentence for paying bribes.
Clean Diesel Volkswagen Jetta Makes North American Debut at Washington, D.C. Auto Show
Jan-23-2007
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today unveiled its cleanest diesel ever for the U.S., the Jetta TDI.
US: Volkswagen shows 'clean diesel' Jetta
Jan-24-2007
Volkswagen of America has launched what it bills as its ???cleanest diesel ever for the US???, the Jetta TDI, which will go on sale in spring 2008.
Hartz sentenced in VW bribe case
Jan-25-2007
Peter Hartz, the official at the centre of a VW bribery scandal, is given a two year-suspended sentence.
Hartz sentenced in VW bribe case
Jan-26-2007
Peter Hartz, the official at the centre of a VW bribery scandal, is given a two year-suspended sentence.
German court fines former Volkswagen executive in corruption case
Jan-26-2007
Peter Hartz, a former labor reformer who was the carmaker's personnel director, admitted he had authorized million of euros in payments to members of Volkswagen's works council to ensure close ties to management.
GERMANY/SWEDEN: MAN withdraws Scania offer
Jan-24-2007
MAN withdrew its offer for Scania yesterday following talks with Scania???s major shareholders Volkswagen and Investor, who want to find a way to merge the MAN and Scania truck businesses, as well as those of Volkswagen heavy trucks, but could not achieve that while the takeover offer was still on the table.
Porsche profit soars on value of Volkswagen stake
Jan-26-2007
Germany's Porsche on Friday said it first-half profit will rocket to over $1 billion, thanks to substantial gains from its stake in Volkswagen, though sales have fallen as the sports car maker prepares to ...
German Chamber sees VW as best fit for Proton
Jan-22-2007
German Chamber sees VW as best fit for Proton KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC) is confident that Volkswagen AG's (VW) bid for a strategic partnership with ...
Ex-VW exec fined R5m for bribery
Jan-25-2007
Former VW executive Peter Hartz has been given a huge fine and a two-year suspended jail sentence for his role in a bribery scandal involving lavish holidays and prostitutes.
Grounded ship hits S.Africa car and wine sectors
Jan-26-2007
Volkswagen South Africa said on Thursday it was cutting back on production after losing car parts on a ship grounded off the southern English coast.
Ex-VW Exec Fined for Role in Scandal
Jan-25-2007
Volkswagen AG's former personnel chief received a two-year suspended prison sentence on Thursday and fined 576,000 euros for his role in a corruption scandal at the German automaker.
Car stolen from college
Jan-25-2007
THIEVES stole a car parked outside a Lothian college. The blue VW Polo, worth £1000, was stolen between 7.50am and 3pm on Tuesday from a parking bay at West Lothian College in Livingston.
The Buck Stops Here?
Jan-24-2007
The lurid details of Volkwagen's sex-and-bribery scandal set Germany Inc. reeling in the summer of 2005.
£400,000 fine for VW boss caught up in sleaze scandal
Jan-25-2007
THE disgraced Volkswagen executive Peter Hartz was given a two-year suspended sentence and fined more than £400,000 yesterday for his key role in a sex-and-sleaze scandal at the car firm.
Blur The Breasts! Any Breasts!
Jan-23-2007
Not Just Any Stolen VanAn Oakland couple had their VW bus stolen from a BART station. But they hunted and found it. Chip Johnson.
Newborn found dead in car
Jan-24-2007
Maybe the newborn boy took his last breaths in the cold trunk of the Volkswagen Beetle, his umbilical cord still attached.
Test drive: 2007 Volkswagen Eos
Jan-23-2007
I've never been a huge fan of retractable hardtops, and my experience with the 2007 Pontiac G6 convertible didn't do much to improve my opinion. But now that I've spent...
Dakar: Miller heads VW finishers.
Jan-21-2007
Highest-placed finishers for Volkswagen in Dakar proved to be American Mark Miller and his South African co-driver Ralph Pitchford, but the pair narrowly missed a podium pot, bringing down the curtain on a frustrating event for the German manufacturer.
Porsche H1 boosted by VW share
Jan-26-2007
German luxury car group Porsche has said it is expecting to achieve a pre-tax group profit of E1.45 billion during the first six months of the current 2006/07 fiscal year, up from E277 million achieved in the same period last year.
LUV it or hate it: Edag announces LUV concept for Geneva
Jan-25-2007
Edag , which you may remember as the developer of the New Beetle Biwak concept from last year's Geneva show and the makes of the Wagonlet conversion kit for the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky.
Dakar: VW to focus on 'ten outstanding days'.
Jan-21-2007
Despite again having to watch as chief rival Mitsubishi took the plaudits for success on the Dakar Rally, Volkswagen Motorsport insists that it has much to be pleased about.
SOUTH AFRICA: UK ship grounding also hits VW unit
Jan-25-2007
A ship grounded off the southern English coast has affected Volkswagen South Africa as well as the local BMW unit.
GERMANY: VW bribe case focus gets suspended sentence
Jan-26-2007
A former Volkswagen official at the centre of a bribery scandal had been given a two-year suspended jail sentence by a German court.
Peter Hartz got a suspended sentence for his part in a sex-and-bribery scandal at VW
Jan-25-2007
A former senior Volkswagen manager got a suspended two-year sentence and a fine for his part in a sex-and-bribery scandal that rocked Europe's biggest carmaker.
GVW the city is in talks
Jan-21-2007
"That's a big chunk that they've bitten off."
The memories are still fresh in Charles Hilton's mind: Maintenance crews from the old Company would come by his grandmama's little company house on Church Street and cut the hedges.
Spied: Volkswagen Golf Estate/Variant (Rabbit wagon)
Jan-17-2007
Spy photographers have spotted the new Volkswagen Golf/Rabbit wagon in testing. It's not known if or when this wagon version of the Rabbit will reach the States, but Europeans are already excited about what they call the Golf Estate ??? also referred to as the Golf Variant.
Volkswagen was attempting to get [...]
Corruption trial set to start for former top official at Volkswagen
Jan-16-2007
Volkswagen's former personnel chief, Peter Hartz, is charged in a case that has shone an unsavory light on the cozy relationship between the company's management and labor representatives.
Dakar: Volkswagen see Dakar dream die.
Jan-15-2007
Volkswagen's dream of securing the first diesel powered victory in the Dakar Rally appear to have died after problems for both Giniel de Villiers and Carlos Sainz on the ninth stage of the event from Tichit to Nema.
Video: Former VW boss due in court [BBC Business News]
Jan-17-2007
Former VW personnel chief Peter Hartz is to go on trial in a corruption case. Duration: 02:16 mins
Former VW boss in corruption case
Jan-17-2007
Former VW personnel chief Peter Hartz is to go on trial in a corruption case centred on allegations of illegal payments.
Ex-VW boss in corruption case
Jan-17-2007
Former VW personnel chief Peter Hartz goes on trial in a corruption case centred on allegations of illegal payments.
Former VW manager due in court
Jan-17-2007
Former VW personnel chief Peter Hartz goes on trial in a corruption case centred on allegations of illegal payments.
Former Volkswagen chief goes on trial for bribery
Jan-17-2007
Former Volkswagen executive Peter Hartz walks past masked demonstrators as he arrives in court in the northern German city of Braunschweig.
Former Volkswagen chief goes on trial for bribery
(AFP)
Jan-17-2007
AFP - Former Volkswagen executive Peter Hartz has gone on trial accused of paying a series of bribes in a massive scandal that embroiled Europe's biggest carmaker.
Volkswagen's Giniel de Villiers wins seventh stage
Jan-17-2007
Giniel de Villiers won the Dakar Rally's seventh stage Friday, taking the overall lead.The Volkswagen driver completed the 337-mile stage in 4 hours, 0 minutes, 46 seconds, traveling from Zouerat to Atar, Mauritania.Former world rally champion Car...
German Brand Name Abbreviations & Acronyms
Jan-17-2007
You probably know what BMW and VW stand for, but do you know what all those other German brand and company names mean? Some German brands are known worldwide (AGFA,...
Big changes in store to VW product plan
Jan-19-2007
With former Audi Chairman Dr. Martin Winterkorn and a team of former Audi executives now at the helm of parent company Volkswagen, major changes are in store for some of VW's future models, according to a report by Germany's Allgemeine Zeitung.
Winterkorn has reportedly asked Walter de'Silva — who heads design at Audi and Lamborghini [...]
Former VW manager due in court
Jan-17-2007
VW's former personnel chief admits to making illegal payments to union bosses, as his corruption trial begins.
Former VW boss admits corruption
Jan-17-2007
VW's former personnel chief admits to making illegal payments to union bosses, as his corruption trial begins.
VW ex-boss admits corruption
Jan-17-2007
VW's former personnel chief admits making illegal payments to union bosses, as his corruption trial begins.
Former VW boss admits corruption
Jan-18-2007
Volkswagen's former personnel chief Peter Hartz has admitted making illegal payments to union officials.
Former VW boss in corruption case
Jan-16-2007
Volkswagen's former personnel chief is due to go on trial later on Wednesday in a corruption case centring on allegations of illegal payments.
Former VW executive reaches preliminary plea agreement in corruption case
Jan-18-2007
Volkswagen's former personnel chief may get a suspended sentence and a fine in exchange for a confession on breach of trust charges, the judge at his trial said Wednesday.
Dakar: VW lauds 'outstanding' de Villiers.
Jan-14-2007
Volkswagen Motorsport boss Kris Nissen has heralded Giniel de Villiers' third stage victory on the 2007 Dakar as 'outstanding', insisting that that sort of performance had not been possible in past seasons.
Former VW Boss Faces Corruption Case (AHN)
Jan-17-2007
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GVW the city is in talks
Jan-20-2007
The memories are still fresh in Charles Hilton's mind: Maintenance crews from the old Graniteville Company would come by his grandmama's little company house on Church Street and cut the hedges.
Dakar: VW struggles on after marathon effort.
Jan-16-2007
The first marathon stages of the 29th Dakar Rally may have accounted for Volkswagen's pacesetting pair of Giniel de Villiers and Carlos Sainz, but the team refuses to give in, with its mechanics putting in a 'marathon' effort of their own to keep the three remaining Race Touaregs on track.
Select EuroCars, Inc. Partners with Ask Patty to Market to Women Consumers
Jan-17-2007
Select EuroCars, Inc."Specialist in Volkswagen/Audi Automobiles", of Waterloo, New York, partners with Ask Patty to provide a safe and friendly place for women to shop. [PRWEB Jan 15, 2007]
They're Phishing with Stink-Bait: Don't Get Hooked
Jan-17-2007
Phishing has gotten out of control on the Internet;
and unfortunately, it has nothing to do with following a great Vermont
band around the country aboard a VW Bus.
What would GVW bring to the table?
Jan-20-2007
Incorporation in the Graniteville-Vaucluse-Warrenville is about pride, proponents say, but if a new city is formed, residents will want bang for their buck.
Apple is like Big Brother, can't stop it.
Jan-14-2007
I quite simply forgot to look at the big studio booths. but i still play because the game is great. The VW Beetle was out of production for years - but if some
Dakar - day 10: VW nightmare hands rivals lead.
Jan-14-2007
Having started the ninth stage of the Dakar Rally from Tichit to Nema over half an hour behind leader Giniel de Villiers, Stephane Peterhansel is the new leader of the event after a disastrous day for Volkwagen saw the teams challenge go up in smoke literally.
VW Starts Construction of Car Assembly Plant in Russia
Jan-16-2007
German automaker Volkswagen has started building a car assembly plant in Kaluga Region, southwest of Moscow, the regional governor's press service said on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
UK: Volkswagen tops European market up just 0.7%
Jan-18-2007
European new car sales rose 0.7% in 2006, or by 103,227 units, to 15,545,613, according to UK-based analyst Jato Dynamics.
Europe sees modest car sales rise
Jan-16-2007
Europe saw car sales increase only marginally in 2006, with Volkswagen selling the most vehicles, industry figures show.
Dakar: Sainz satisfied as VW chases lost cause.
Jan-18-2007
Erstwhile event leader Carlos Sainz claimed a seventh stage win for Volkswagen as the Dakar Rally entered Mali for the first time in 2007, and a 1-2 result ahead of privateer Touareg runner Carlos Sousa did a lot to lift the battered morale within the camp.
Americans Have Personal Bonds With Cars
Jan-15-2007
Cheryl Hoffer leaves the world behind when she climbs into Breezy _ her Volkswagen GTI _ and drives the 31 miles of winding roads through California's Santa Cruz mountains to visit her daughter.
Volkswagen's Eos, the goddess of fun
Jan-18-2007
Can't sit here much longer without attracting too much attention. The guy who runs this Exxon, or the other patrons, are pretty soon going to get steamed about the jerk hogging the middle pump.
Auto Industry News - Automobile Industry Statistics - Auto News
Jan-18-2007
Auto News - MarketWatch offers auto industry news articles as well as ... Reviews by Ron Amadon, including reports on the 2007 Volkswagen Eos (left) and the ...
Audi's educated SUV
Jan-19-2007
Audi's first SUV, the big Q7, shares its basic architecture with the VW Touareg and Porsche Cayenne.
Dakar - day 13: Sainz puts VW back on top.
Jan-17-2007
After completing an un-timed run from Nma to Ayoun El'Atrous on Wednesday, the racing action resumed in the Dakar Rally on Thursday, with Volkswagen's Carlos Sainz pacing the 257km special stage from Ayoun to Kayes.
Sainz, De Azevedo notch up Dakar rally stage wins
(AFP)
Jan-20-2007
AFP - Spaniard Carlos Sainz, driving a Volkswagen, has won the car section of the 576km 14th stage of the Dakar Rally between Tambacounda and here.
SOLIDARITY MESSAGE FOR THE WORKERS OF VW FOREST (BELGIUM)
Jan-09-2007
SOLIDARITY MESSAGE FOR THE WORKERS OF VW FOREST (BELGIUM)
The participants at the EMF Company Policy Conference, held in Brussels on 22nd and 23rd November 2006, declared their solidarity and full support for the workers at VW Forest whose jobs and future are now under threat.
The participants overwhelmingly agree that every effort should be made at European level to seek a viable alternative industrial plan for the Belgian VW plant to safeguard a maximum number of jobs and provide the basis for a sustainable future for the plant.
We call on VW management to show responsibility towards the workers affected by their decisions and to provide alternatives for the production in the Forest plant.
We are all aware that the European automotive sector is going through a period of far-reaching restructuring and that manufacturing jobs are under threat in general in Europe.
We therefore call on European politicians to act quickly to develop a strategy guaranteeing a future for manufacturing industry in Europe.
BenQ Unveils Ideal Display for Gamers
Jan-09-2007
BenQ added today the new FP241VW LCD monitor to its product line. The FP241VW features sleek exterior design, BenQ's exclusive Senseye+gaming technology, PerfectMotion dynamic video processing technology that effectively eliminates ghosting and motion blurs, HDMI interface and an ultra-fast 12ms MPRT (Motion Picture Response Time). Other specifications include 1920x1200 resolution, 0.270 pixel pitch, 1000:1 contrast ratio and 178/178(CR>=10) H/V viewing angles. The FP241VW fully supports video resolution of 1080p and features HDMI interface which allows easy connection to HD enabled equipment such as HD DVD players, and game consoles. The FP241VW also supports various inputs including DVI-D and D-sub for maximum compatibility. The FP241VW is currently available Taiwan, China, US and Japan markets.
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EMF Trade Union Coordination Group on VW confirms European solidarity and willingness to find European solutions
Jan-09-2007
Today in Brussels the EMF held the first meeting of its Trade Union Coordination Group on VW with representatives from Belgium, German, Spain, Poland, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and the United Kingdom. The participants were trade union officers, VW European Works Council (EWC) members and members of the German VW Supervisory Board.
VW Westfalia
Jan-07-2007
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European restructuring at Volkswagen
Jan-09-2007
The leading German automobile producer Volkswagen is undergoing a European restructuring programme and has already announced job cuts in Germany. However, last Friday, after the meeting of the supervisory board, uncertainty arose as to the future of the “Forest” VW plant in Brussels. “It is unacceptable that the Volkswagen management is leaving the workers without clear and solid information about the future of the
production at Forest” stated the General Secretary of the European Metalworkers’ Federation (EMF) Peter Scherrer.
The Volkswagen Lisp
Jan-09-2007
Damien Katz has a , “the most configurable and powerful car in automotive history.” [via .]
Volkswagen Korea Sales Skyrocket
Jan-08-2007
Volkswagen sales are growing exponentially in Korea, surging almost 300 percent over the last two years. The Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association said Monday that the German automaker...
Brand chief Bernhard to leave Volkswagen
Jan-11-2007
Volkswagen AG's new chief executive consolidated his power Thursday, with the automaker announcing he will take control of the VW brand and its current leader will leave the company at the end of the month.
VW Brand Chief to Step Down
Jan-11-2007
Volkswagen AG's new chief executive consolidated his power Thursday, with the automaker announcing he will take control of the VW brand and its current leader will leave the company at the end of the month.
Volkswagen records its 500,000th sale of the New Beetle in the U.S.
Jan-07-2007
Tags: Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that U.S. sales of the legendary New Beetle reached the half- million mark.
Bus Fabric
Jan-11-2007
Ooh, isn’t it cute, and pink, and bussy?
I heard about this new VW Bus fabric from two sources - an email link from Jane and on Whip Up’s blog.
So many ideas - like backing for the VW Bus quilt I’m going to make some day, or bus curtains, or if I ever get my collection [...]
Volkswagen Head Leaving
Jan-11-2007
January 11, 2007 By Steve Miller DETROIT -- Wolfgang Bernhard, head of the Volkswagen brand, has resigned from the company effective Jan.
Review: Volkswagen Phaeton
Jan-07-2007
In what will no doubt be the first of many reviews of the new 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, our friends over at He Drove/She Drove had great things to say about the Phaeton. Specifically, Paul wrote, "I'll take this over a...
In a highly anticipated move, Wolfgang Bernhard will be leaving his post as head of the VW brand.
Jan-12-2007
In a highly anticipated move, Wolfgang Bernhard will be leaving his post as head of the VW brand by the end of January.
Improved VW solar charger
Jan-07-2007
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VW has been shipping their cars to the US with small solar panels inside to keep the batteries from going dead during shipment. Dick Streefland picked one up and added a small monitor circuit to monitor and charge his battery. is based on the Atmel ATtiny13V and measures the voltage on two sides of a resister to determine the voltage of the battery while the solar panel is charging the system.
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Jan-09-2007
The press is invited to attend a press conference in connection with the recent announcement on European-wide restructuring plan in VW on Monday 27 November 2006 at 3.30 p.m.
VW Bug
Jan-07-2007
VW Bug ornament for the Christmas tree.
Rabbit is Back
Jan-07-2007
: Rabbit is Back. Volkswagen-Rabbit By Pete The VW is back and I am excited Although it is just basicaly the Golf with a new name, it is still nice to see it back...[1] nice looking car too Sorry just a little nostalgic as this was one of my first cars.[2] I had an 83 Anybody else excited about it Comments, opinions, ... Tags: vw_rabbit volkswagen
2002 VW Jetta Radio with No Display HELP
Jan-07-2007
: 2002 VW Jetta Radio with No Display HELP . Volkswagen-Quantum By Kris Hi, I just bought a 2002 jetta with 12000 miles.[1] Great car but no display on the radio.[2] The radio, cd and cassette all work but we can't see anyhting on the display...can anyone help me with ...
2007 Volkswagen GTI 4-door test drive -- and what's your opinion of 4-door sports cars?
Jan-07-2007
Years ago, a friend told me that he would never buy a 4-door sports car, because proper sports cars had just 2 doors. Today, 4-door sports cars are becoming more...
Bernhard leaving VW and may be en route to Chrysler
Jan-11-2007
Wolfgang Bernhard, the chairman of the Volkswagen brand, will leave the company by mutual agreement at the end of the month.
EVER WONDER...
Jan-11-2007
What a blogmeet at Straight White Eric's place is like? It's a lot like this. [Hat tip: bloggranddaughter VW Bug of One Happy Dog Speaks]...
Stop Overtightening!
Jan-07-2007
Waaaay back in the day when my brother and I were getting greasy under the hoods of VW Rabbits and Jettas, we coined a term: "rednecked." It's a verb, and...
MAN's hostile Scania bid rebuffed
Jan-11-2007
Volkswagen, the largest shareholder of Swedish truck maker Scania, rejects a hostile bid by German rival MAN.
Dakar: VW revels in 1-2-3.
Jan-08-2007
Volkswagen's works Dakar team enjoyed a dominant position as the rally completed its first African stage, with WRC veteran Carlos Sainz having assumed the lead, stage winner Giniel de Villiers moving into second and erstwhile pacesetter Carlos Sousa remaining in the top three.
Dakar: VW insist 'rally has only just started'.
Jan-13-2007
Volkswagen Motorsport Director Kris Nissen is refusing to get complacent, despite the German manufacturer locking out the top two positions at the halfway point of the Dakar Rally.
Dakar day 3: de Villiers extends VW run.
Jan-07-2007
Volkswagen made it a hat-trick of stage wins on the 2007 Dakar Rally after Giniel de Villiers set the pace on the first African stage from Nador to Er Rachidia.
VW sales rise defies sluggish markets
Jan-07-2007
VOLKSWAGEN group sales advanced 9.3 per cent to a record 5.73 million units in 2006 thanks to brisk growth around the world and across its brands.
As volkswagen a michelson
Jan-10-2007
these memoirs, most of which are printed in italics pray attend to, and reciprocally, to letters written from and to a secretary's office. Seek and you will
DRIVING DOWN CALIFORNIA?PART I
Jan-07-2007
The last time I drove the length of the State of California was in a Volkswagen Microbus, which I?d painted with a brush and some available paint?white on the bottom with an orange roof. I...
11. Silicon Valley Watcher--reporting on the business and culture of ...
Jan-07-2007
SVW Vidcast: Chris Pirillo at Peet's - also Robert Scoble and Chris Heuer ... Chris Heuer introduced me to Chris Pirillo, who was in town for his ...
Report: VW could shed or shakeup Lamborghini, Bugatti
Jan-10-2007
Some individuals in the automotive world are interpreting recent comments by a top Volkswagen board member as an indication the company might spin-off or sell its Lamborghini and Bugatti brands. In an interview with industry trade publication Automotive News, Porsche AG CEO Wendelin Wiedeking made his feelings on the fate of the two exotics brands [...]
Rupert Stadler named full-time CEO for VW's Audi division
Jan-12-2007
Rupert Stadler, who last month was named acting chief executive of Audi AG, was given the job full-time, the company's parent Volkswagen AG said Friday.
Alleged prostitute payment charges dropped against ex-VW exec
Jan-11-2007
Prosecutors dropped charges against a former Volkswagen AG executive over the alleged payment of prostitutes from company funds, in order to focus on more serious accusations, officials said Thursday.
Prinz Pi: Volkswagen fördert Porno-Prinzen
Jan-09-2007
Prinz Pi zählt zu den Gewinnern des Newcomer Contests von VW und erhält nun ein Jahr lang Tour- bzw. Promo-Support. Der Zehlendorfer setzte sich gegen eine Vielzahl anderer Mitbewerber durch.
Prinz Pi: Volkswagen f?rdert Porno-Prinzen
Jan-12-2007
Prinz Pi z?hlt zu den Gewinnern des Newcomer Contests von VW und erh?lt nun ein Jahr lang Tour- bzw. Promo-Support. Der Zehlendorfer setzte sich gegen eine Vielzahl anderer Mitbewerber durch.
Sainz secures Dakar stage victory
Jan-07-2007
PORTIMAO, Portugal -- Spain's Carlos Sainz won the second stage of the Dakar Rally on Sunday, ahead of Mitsubishi's Nani Roma and defending champion Luc Alphand.Sainz, driving for Volkswagen, clocked ...
more mpg
Jan-10-2007
Just thought I'd throw that today I finally had to gas up the Passat ... after 489.4 miles on the previous tank. I still had a good 25-30 miles left in it too. Amazing. MPG for the entire Greensboro trip...
Final Edition Of The VW Beetle
Jan-07-2007
July 11 - At its Mexican plant, Volkswagen has unveiled its 'Last Edition' of the old Beetle, a cult classic the company plans to stop producing in a few weeks.
Rush Hour
Jan-12-2007
In this ingenious little logic puzzle you have to figure out how to extricate the VW Beetle from a traffic jam. Features multiple levels of difficulty. See if you can...
Comment: "‘Official’ VW iPod Adapter - Some Good, Some Bad"
Jan-10-2007
I purchased the iPod adapter for my 2007 Passat - this has got to be the worst accessory for iPod that I have seen.
If there is one CD in my CD in-dashboard adapter the iPod adapter will not work.
The song title information will not display through the radio.
You can't use the iPod when it is connected to the adapter - i.e. you can't scroll through you song list and select a song or anything for that matter.
If you try to "skip" a song as soon as it starts it will change the number of the song playing i.e. from 6 to 7, but song 6 still plays for approximately 5 seconds before it skips.
This iPod adapter is poorly designed - the biggest waste of money! It cost me with installation $433.00 Cdn. The iPod adapter is only $199.00 Cdn. - so its price is double with installation.
Take my advice and DO NOT purchase it!!!
Behind door number 1 is...
Jan-07-2007
I purchased a new car (162,000 miles new) last Saturday. It's a 1992 VW Passat with all the fixings. It...
take my picture, please
Jan-07-2007
I drove 30min for someone to take 2 pictures of me so I can be considered for a VW print ad. I do appreciate that I was in and out of the studio really quick, but it's just crazy to...
memories
Jan-10-2007
Here's how I remember it. My fourth grade teacher loaded four boys into his VW Rabbit and drove us to Pittsburgh to see the Pirates play the Montreal Expos in Three Rivers Stadium. It was 1972. We sat in the...
GM to join bidders for Malaysia's Proton: report
Jan-09-2007
General Motors Corp. is planning to make a bid for Malaysia's struggling automaker Proton, joining Volkswagen AG and PSA Peugeot Citroen which are also reputed suitors, a report has said. The New Str...
Dakar: VW grassed up as Sainz extends advantage.
Jan-09-2007
Despite suffering a puncture on the road to Ouarzazate, Carlos Sainz extended his overall lead in the Dakar Rally, as Volkswagen continued to occupy the top three places overall.
My Vw Westfalia Camper Bus
Jan-07-2007
(My) Vw Westfalia Camper Bus in Bozcaada
Jan-07-2007
wanted 1977-1990 vw diesel
Jan-07-2007
: wanted 1977-1990 vw diesel. Volkswagen-Rabbit By bruce k Would like a 1977-1990 vw diesel,convertible ...
VW Vanagon Auto trans reliability
Jan-07-2007
: VW Vanagon Auto trans reliability. Volkswagen-Vanagon By Franz Miller Is the automatic transmission in Vanagons with gas engines, 2-wheel drive, a reliable unit anyone have any ...
LOOKING FOR A GTI 90-92
Jan-07-2007
: LOOKING FOR A GTI 90-92. Volkswagen-GTI By Ernesto hey i'm looking for a GTI 90-92 16V if possible.[1] i'm locate in san diego california.[2] 619 339-5985 ...
Herbie rides again
Jan-10-2007
's advertising team delivers another beautiful commercial for the .
Zurich and Volkswagon Insurance Service form new alliance
Jan-03-2007
Motor insurer Zurich has established a new relationship with Volkswagen Insurance Service, to offer its services to car buyers selecting Volkswagen, SEAT, Skoda, Audi and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brands from retailers.
Volkswagen-Pavillon
Jan-04-2007
Volkswagen fills top-five positions on opening stage
Jan-06-2007
Volkswagen occupies the first five positions on the leader board after the Dakar Rally's opening stage.
Comment: "‘Official’ VW iPod Adapter - Some Good, Some Bad"
Jan-05-2007
I had the iPod adapter installed on my 2006 Jetta TDI this morning and I'm very disappointed. First of all, the cord comes out of the glove box. Seriously, VW couldn't come up with something a little more slick than this. When you close the glove box, it crimps the cable. So, I plug in and it works, but when I turn the volume on the stereo up, my ears are pierced by a high-pitched squeal. Oh, and did I mention it cost me $350. Then they had the balls to charge me $75 for an oil change. I'm pissed. I'm in love with the car, but this experience has put a bad taste in my mouth.
Scirocco
Jan-06-2007
Dakar: VW guarded despite perfect start.
Jan-06-2007
Volkswagen were avoiding making too many predictions following the first stage of the Dakar Rally, despite beginning their assault on the legendary event by annexing the top five positions.
Dakar - day 1: VW get rally off to dominant start.
Jan-05-2007
Volkswagen got the 2007 Dakar Rally off to a resounding start by locking out the top five positions on the first stage of the event, with Carlos Sousa utilising his home advantage to take a clear early lead.
Duo drive to Morocco in old car
Jan-02-2007
The road trip involves driving trough the Sahara desert Two men from Gloucestershire who are driving nearly 4,500 miles in an old Volkswagen Golf have made it to Morocco.
Portuguese racer Sousa leads Dakar Rally; R. Gordon 13th
Jan-06-2007
Portuguese car racer Carlos Sousa won the first stage Saturday of the 29th edition of the Dakar Rally. Volkswagen driver Sousa ...
coals adornment
Jan-06-2007
I highly recommend it. I bet you could even guess them now. Kris Nissen, directeur de Volkswagen Motorsport, a le sens de la formule. Give your prospects
Amazing VW Converions
Jan-06-2007
Cute set of pictures entitled The Volkswagen Lisp. Didn't realize that the Bug could do all that :)...