Volkswagen extends cooperation with Chinese partner FAW Group

After 20 years of successful cooperation the Volkswagen Group and its Chinese joint-venture partner First Automotive Works (FAW) are extending their present partnership for a further 25 years, until the year 2041. In addition, the Volkswagen Group and the Chinese

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New Volkswagen XL Sport Concept breaks cover in Paris Show

There has never been a sports car like the XL Sport concept being showcased by Volkswagen in a world premiere at the Paris Motor Show. A car that uncompromisingly furthers the development of the lightweight sports car in its very essence. A 270 km/h driving machine

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World premiere of Volkswagen Tristar at IAA, Hannover

Multifunctional like a Swiss Army knife. Variable, reliable and an all-rounder - on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the first Syncro concept car, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles presents the Tristar, an unprecedented combination of all the good features of the

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Volkswagen launches the limited edition Vento Konekt

Volkswagen announces the launch of the limited edition Vento Konekt, which comes loaded with the latest in digital entertainment and connectivity. Available on Comfortline and Highline variants of the Vento, the Konekt package includes a Blaupunkt infotainment system,

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Volkswagen Passenger Cars adds Chardon as Marketing Head and Specht as Head of Sales

Xavier Chardon (42) has been appointed as the new Head of Marketing at the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand. He succeeds Simon Thomas (54), who will leave the company. Dr. Wolf-Stefan Specht (45) takes over from Chardon as Head of Sales Europe

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Beetle Sunshine Tour celebrates 10th anniversary

The sun is shining, and it's that time of year again, when Beetles old and new prepare to make their annual pilgrimage to the beach. For the tenth time, fans of these vehicles are coming together on the Baltic coast to celebrate and party Beetle-style. Back once again will be

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New Volkswagen SUV to be produced in Chattanooga

Within the framework of its Strategy 2018 plan, the Volkswagen Group is expanding its industrial footprint in the US. The Board of Directors of Volkswagen Group of America has decided to award the production of the new midsize SUV to the Chattanooga plant

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Volkswagen's environmental programme 'Think Blue. Factory.' wins National Energy Globe Award Germany

The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand has won the National Energy Globe Award Germany for its holistic environmental programme 'Think Blue. Factory.' Earning particular recognition was its eco-friendly use of resources in production. With the Austrian Energy Globe

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Volkswagen launches special edition Transporter @ £29,940, celebrate 60 years in the UK

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is celebrating 60 years of the Transporter in the UK with the launch of a new special edition model - the Sportline 60.

The new model replaces the current Sportline and is available in short and long wheelbase forms as either a Kombi or panel van.

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Volkswagen Group expands production capacity in China

In the presence of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Prof. Dr. Jochem Heizmann, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft and President and CEO of Volkswagen Group China, signed a joint declaration

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