Porsche lifts stake in Volkswagen
Mar-25-2007
The possible takeover of Volkswagen by Porsche moved a step closer after sportscar maker raised its stake in its rival.
Porsche triggers VW takeover bid
Mar-26-2007
Porsche raises its stake in German carmaker VW to a level where, by law, it has to make a takeover bid.
Porsche triggers VW takeover bid
Mar-26-2007
Porsche raises its stake in German carmaker VW to a level where, by law, it has to make a takeover bid.
Porsche likely to make takeover bid for Volkswagen
Mar-26-2007
Porsche plans to increase its stake in Volkswagen to 31 percent — a move that will force the sports car maker to make a formal bid to acquire all of VW. German law requires Porsche to make a takeover bid if its stake in VW exceeds 30 percent.
GOLDING???S TAKE: You are what you eat
Mar-26-2007
Porsche is going to consume Volkswagen. Having consumed it, in the eyes of investors, it will become Volkswagen. The company which for so many years has been the great exemplar of quality engineering, brand development and manager of scarcity, will be running a volume car business with a couple of odd corners devoted to making 80,000 Porsches.
GERMANY: Porsche to launch takeover offer for Volkswagen
Mar-26-2007
Porsche announced on Saturday (24 March), that it has decided to increase its stake in Volkswagen from 27.3 to 31%.
Four hurt when truck, Volkswagen collide
Mar-31-2007
Four people were injured, one seriously, when a pickup truck hit a Volkswagen Beetle on Sunday afternoon.
Porsche Plans to Raise Stake in Volkswagen
Mar-26-2007
FRANKFURT -- Porsche AG said Saturday it intends to raise its stake in Volkswagen AG to a level which would automatically trigger a takeover bid.
Porsche said it would increase its share in Europe's biggest carmaker to up to 31 percent from its current level of 27.3 percent....
EXCLUSIVE: BRAZIL: Porsche helps VW boost productivity
Mar-26-2007
Volkswagen has achieved a 15% productivity improvement at four vehicle factories and one engine plant in three Brazilian states in the last 12 months.
Porsche increases stake in VW to 30.9%
Mar-26-2007
Germany-based Porsche has raised its stake in Volkswagen, the fourth largest auto-maker globally, by 3.6% to 30.9%.
Europe brakes as VW slides
(FT.com)
Mar-26-2007
FT.com - European stocks proved unable to extend a five-session run of gains on Monday as disappointing US housing data unsettled investors. The FTSE Eurofirst 300 index fell 13.5 points, or 0.9 per cent, to 1,510.21.
Brawley Police to meet with Mexicali investigators
Mar-31-2007
The investigators are looking into the murder of 3 brothers this week. The bodies were found stuffed in trash bags in the back of a Volkswagen Jetta.
Porsche Moves to Keep VW in German Hands
Mar-25-2007
Prestige automaker , in a widely expected move aimed at keeping the company firmly in German hands.
Pineville family injured when teen driver turns in front of pickup truck
Mar-25-2007
Four people were injured, one seriously, when a pickup truck hit a Volkswagen Beetle this afternoon.
Crash splits car in half; driver walks away
Mar-30-2007
A man walked away from a two-car crash that split his Volkswagen in half Monday, police said.
Update: Volkswagen Golf R36 undisguised
Mar-20-2007
Last week, we brought you a new round of images showing the upcoming Volkswagen Golf/Rabbit R36 in testing. An interesting photographs have since surfaced online showing what appears to be a production-ready R36 on display at an unknown location.
Pineville family injured when teen driver turns in front of pickup truck
Mar-24-2007
Four people were injured, one seriously, when a pickup truck hit a Volkswagen Beetle this afternoon.
First Biodiesel Road Racer
Mar-18-2007
A VW Jetta races on a B50 biodiesel blend at Sebring. Driver Jim Osborn says it shows the motor sports industry that alternative fuels are ready for racing. In Autopia.
GVW project to meet the City
Mar-18-2007
"The basis for the annexation of the bypass during the 1980s was for the City's future plan of incorporating this area"
Organizers of the City Council on Monday to review the boundary lines for the proposed new city, which may encroach on areas the ...
Tencent Partners With Shanghai Volkswagen On Blog Photo Competition
Mar-16-2007
Tencent (0700.HK) and Shanghai Volkswagen are holding a blog writing competition and 120 participants have entered the final stage competition from March 5 to March 18. Bloggers can open a blog on Tencent's blog channel or on Shanghai Volkswagen's online club My SVW Club (http://myhome.mysvw.com ) to...
Spied: Volkswagen Golf (Rabbit) R36
Mar-12-2007
Don???t get fooled by the R32 badge on the back — spy photographers have snapped a new round of images images showing the upcoming Volkswagen Golf/Rabbit R36. For those who believe the 250 hp engine in the R32 isn???t enough, Volkswagen is developing this 300 hp version.
VW releases special-edition Triple White New Beetle
Mar-15-2007
Posted 3/15/2007 10:22:11 AM by Rory Jurnecka Filed under: Car News , Volkswagen Volkswagen's getting all nostalgic on us with their release of the special-edition Triple White New Beetle convertible.
Volkswagen forecast increase in profit and sales for this year Posted By : Natalie Anderson
Mar-12-2007
Europes largest automaker has announced recently its company forecast for this year saying that it will gain significant increase in terms of profit and sales especially since two of its subsidiary brand models are showing outstanding sales performance. The two brand models that Volkswagen is referring to are its Skoda Fabia and Audi A5.
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Mar-16-2007
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Mar-13-2007
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All-new Volkswagen Eos is fun, practical
Mar-16-2007
The Eos is a fun vehicle to drive, and it has a stylish exterior that looks almost as good with the top up.
The Geneva motor show: The fine art of heavy metal and high art
Mar-12-2007
Independent, UK -Motorcycle maker KTM revealed its first car, a carbon-fibre sportster called X-Bow, powered by a VW GTI engine. Among big names, BMW's V8-engined M3 was ...
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Sarasota woman killed in crash at intersection
Mar-13-2007
A Sarasota woman died late Monday when a Volkswagen Jetta collided with a Ford Mustang at the intersection of University Parkway and Lockwood Ridge Road in southern Manatee County.
Mayor: Proposed GVW may be too large
Mar-13-2007
"There's an awful lot of historical value and heritage in the Graniteville-Vaucluse-Warrenville community, and we want to preserve that. We feel that incorporation can also provide opportunities for development and cultural improvements"
The concept map for a proposed new Mayor Fred Cavanaugh said Monday.
Volkswagen Phaeton debut at the Geneva Motor Show Posted By : Benjsmin Hudson
Mar-09-2007
Volkswagen Phaeton is going to debut at the Geneva Motor Show and scheduled to hit UK market this summer of 2007. The Phaeton reflects the subtle evolution that Volkswagens pioneering luxury car has undergone.
Volkswagen to participate in the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge` Posted By : Natalie Anderson
Mar-05-2007
Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced recently that it will participate in this years DARPA Urban Challenge with Stanford University on November 3, 2007. The entry of VW for the said competition is its completely autonomous 2006 diesel-powered Passat wagon.
Volkswagen extends use of Dassault Systemes software
Mar-07-2007
Product lifecycle management vendor Dassault Systemes has announced that Volkswagen will implement its Delmia Process Engineer software throughout the organization.
Porsche H1 profit lifted by VW stake
Mar-05-2007
European sports car manufacturer Porsche saw its pretax profits rise to E1.59 billion during the first half of the fiscal year as a result of earnings from its stake in fellow German car maker Volkswagen.
Rise and shine with some pasta
Mar-07-2007
"Family's important and should always come first."
How's this for a story? Load the family into a VW Minibus and trek out across the United States.
Volkswagen extends contract of CFO Poetsch through 2012
Mar-02-2007
Volkswagen AG extended the contract of its chief financial officer, Hans Dieter Poetsch, through 2012, the automaker said Friday.
Avengermino! The Dodge 1500 Pickup
Mar-01-2007
The history of the Hillman Avenger is long, sordid and involves Chrysler, Peugeot and Volkswagen.
Homeless Man Killed By Hit And Run Volkswagen Driver
Mar-02-2007
No one was around to witness a crash early Friday morning in Osceola County. A man trying to cross Vine Street, near Thacker Avenue, was hit by a driver and left to die.
VW Digitally Alters Gene Kelly
Mar-02-2007
Jan. 27 - One of the most iconic scenes in the history of cinema has now been changed to show Gene Kelly rapping and breakdancing to a club-mix of Singin' in the Rain.
Truly Nolen a true humanitarian
Mar-02-2007
A yellow 27-foot Volkswagen Beetle stretch limousine pulled up to the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples late Thursday morning.