Volkswagen's "Bible Brand" for Corporate Design Honored Posted By : Natalie Anderson
Feb-22-2007
Volkswagen was awarded with the Silver 2007 Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany for its corporate book called Volkswagen Corporate Design Essentials. This brand bible gives a clear documentation of brand tonality and visual presentation of the design principles of the Volkswagen brand. The awarding was held at a public ceremony at Frankfurt am Main during the Ambiente International trade fair.
Volkswagen to bring Passat, Golf and other cars in India
Feb-20-2007
Volkswagen to bring Passat, Golf and other cars in India
German automaker Volkswagen has big plans for the Indian market. The company already has its subsidiary Skoda working here since quite some time. Audi is also already selling their cars in India.
VW now aims to bring its own range of vehicles in India. They would begin [...]
Volkswagen to ditch retro for new Beetle?
Feb-19-2007
If new illustrations from German magazine Auto Motor und Sport are any indication, the next-generation Volkswagen Beetle will lose much of its retro styling for something considerably more modern.
When the new Beetle was introduced in 1998, it arrived with styling derived directly from the original. If Volkswagen's California design studio has its way, the 2010 [...]
Volkswagen and its Top-Down Approach in Launching Cars in India Posted By : Natalie Anderson
Feb-22-2007
Volkswagen, Europes largest automaker is employing a top-down approach in launching cars in India. And within the span of two years the automaker plans to bring its small car followed by what seems to be a mini car under the Maruti 800 category to India.
Report: Volkswagen plans rear-engine Mini competitor
Feb-23-2007
Volkswagen is planning a rear-engine compact car to compete with BMW's Mini Cooper, according to a report by German car magazine Auto Bild. Few details are available, but such an engine layout would dictate a rear-wheel-drive system — a rarity in the world of modern compact cars.
Volkswagen's 2006 profit beats expectations
(Reuters)
Feb-20-2007
Reuters - Volkswagen AG , the world's
fourth-largest carmaker, reported a better-than-expected
full-year operating profit on Tuesday and forecast a further
improvement this year, sending its shares sharply higher.
Porsche: Creating the Plot to Takeover Volkswagen? Posted By : Natalie Anderson
Feb-19-2007
Porsche is known for producing small but immensely powerful engines. The same can be said about the company---small but powerful. Porsche is a German automaker renowned for its lines of sports car. News has it that the German sports car maker is getting closer to its goal which is to control Europes largest automaker, the Volkswagen Group.
Comment on ‘Official’ VW iPod Adapter - Some Good, Some Bad by poopslap
Feb-22-2007
My story is that same as most on here...just bought a '07 Jetta and would like to have the iPod play through the sound system. I found 2 methods that I have been considering...
1. Purchasing a iPod interface connector and have it hardwired. I searched for that guy on eBay but he deleted his acct or something. I didn't realize it but i was already looking at a website that sells the "PIE VWR/PC-POD2". They actually have over 20 interface connectors that do various things. The "PIE VWR/PC-POD2" sells for $125. They do sell the OEM vw adapter but from these comments, I am sure no one will be looking into those. Anywho, the website is http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/VW_IPOD.html
2. Using the 3.5mm aux-in that is in my glove box and send the wire to go out the back of the glove box towards the radio and tucking it under the center console to a iPod charger. There are 2 iPod chargers I found that incorporate an 3.5mm audio-out connection in the charger's base. That way you will only have 1 (docking) wire connected to the iPod hangin' out to charge and audio out. You can check them out http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16855995042 and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16855996019 . If you have other electornics that you may need to charge in your car besides your iPod, I would go for the Kensington one because you may plug in a USB to whatever cord and charge your devices. If the iPod is you only concern, I would go with the Belkin option because it has a adjustable amplifier. With this option, you can match the sound levels with your car stereo so you don't blow eardrums when switching from radio to the iPod. Now to mount it. There were not too many mounting options because I would never stick or screw something onto my dash. I found the Jetta Phone & Electronics Console but can't find any info/reviews on it. I also foun the " Proclip 853359" on enfig's site (http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/vw_dash_mounts.html ). I will give an update on what I go with and how it works out.
Volkswagen GTI runs 15.579 @ 89.740 MPH in the 1/4 mile
Feb-22-2007
A 2006 Volkswagen GTI driven by Karlyn Miilu-Maxon was added to the DragTimes.com drag racing database running a 15.579 @ 89.740 MPH.
Volkswagen GTI 1.8T runs 14.790 @ 94.350 MPH in the 1/4 mile
Feb-22-2007
A 2005 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T driven by Lloyd Lanford was added to the DragTimes.com drag racing database running a 14.790 @ 94.350 MPH.
Volkswagen optimistic after profits more than double in 2006
(AFP)
Feb-20-2007
AFP - Volkswagen, Europe's biggest car maker, has expressed optimism about prospects in its current business year after earnings rose sharply last year on cost-cutting and capital gains.
Volkswagen Not Interested in Taking Chrysler Off Daimler's Hands
Feb-22-2007
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - Germany's Volkswagen added its name Thursday to the lengthening list of carmakers declaring a lack of interest in buying Chrysler, the ailing U.S. arm of DaimlerChrysler.
A VW spokesman added that the company was also not planning to extend the current cooperation in mini-vans agreed last year....
CZECH REPUBLIC: Record sales and production at Skoda
Feb-22-2007
VW Czech unit Skoda Auto on Thursday reported record sales and production in 2006 despite market stagnation in central Europe.
SPAIN: Seat loss reduces
Feb-22-2007
Volkswagen???s Spanish unit Seat has reported a net loss of EUR49.1m euros ($US64.5m) in 2006, less than its EUR62.5m loss the previous year, according to a report on Thursday.
VW shuns option to buy Chrysler
Feb-22-2007
Volkswagen, Europe's biggest car maker, becomes the latest company to say it is not interested in buying Chrysler.
VW shuns option to buy Chrysler
Feb-22-2007
Volkswagen, Europe's biggest car maker, becomes the latest company to say it is not interested in buying Chrysler.
Revamp drives VW's profit up
Feb-21-2007
VOLKSWAGEN, Europe's bigger car manufacturer, says its annual profit has more than doubled, helped by a massive restructuring and the sale of its Europcar car rental business.
Profits more than double for VW
Feb-20-2007
Volkswagen says full-year profits more than double fuelled by unit sales and increased demand for new models.
GERMANY: Cost cuts pay off for VW
Feb-20-2007
Volkswagen on Tuesday said it was optimistic about its prospects in the current business year after earnings rose sharply last year following cost-cutting and capital gains.
VW Pulls Suicide Ad
Feb-20-2007
Volkswagen has yanked an ad featuring a man standing on the edge of a tall building contemplating jumping. When he hears VW has three cars under $17,000, he gets off...
Jeep Compass on sale May 2007
Feb-19-2007
The new Jeep Compass will go on sale in the UK from May, with a choice of either a 2.4 petrol or 2.0-litre VW diesel engine, priced from GBP17,990
Little Miss Sunshine wins French Cesar for best foreign film
Feb-24-2007
The first film directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Farris, Little Miss Sunshine is a bittersweet comedy about a dysfunctional American family travelling cross-country in a Volkswagen minibus.
ROBO CARS WILL HIT THE STREET
Feb-20-2007
Say goodbye to the designated driver - Stanford University engineers plan to have an unmanned robot car ready to navigate urban traffic in less than a year. The car, a 2006 Volkswagen Passat...
Driver's ed for robot racers
Feb-20-2007
reporter's notebook Meet Junior, a VW Passat that Stanford is tuning up to steer itself through city streets in a robotics contest.
Under the hood of Stanford's robotic race car
VW FY profit doubles
Feb-21-2007
Leading European car manufacturer Volkswagen (VW) saw its full-year profits more than double in 2006, reaching E2.75 billion, boosted by increased sales, disposals and corporate tax gains in Germany.
WVW won't force learning support students into regular classes
Feb-22-2007
KINGSTON - Faced with unexpected and passionate opposition from parents, students, and two adults who had endured heavy teasing as special education students themselves, Wyoming Valley West School District ...
Robot cars to compete in toughest ever DARPA Challenge
Feb-18-2007
iTWire, Australia -... MDV-Mohr Davidow Ventures, Red Bull and Volkswagen of America and joined this year by new supporters Applanix, Google and NXP Semiconductors. ...
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I actually listened to someone
Feb-20-2007
I finally bought the car that I had been thinking about for the last year. I purchased a Tornado Red Passat and I love it. Pictures will follow!
Wash. man stole up to 300 cars
Feb-23-2007
Authorities said a man stole a pickup, a sedan and a Volkswagen Beetle - along with perhaps 300 other cars.