New Golf GTI Pictures Released via VW UK Website
2 Feb 2009, 09:02 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / OK, so either someone got a hold of the official pictures of the new Golf GTI and Volkswagen decided to spill the beans themselves, or Volkswagen UK just broke their very own embargo. Eight what app...
Volkswagen Cuts 400 Jobs in South Africa
30 Jan 2009, 15:57 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The economic instability seems to be a never ending pool of stories, whether they are good or bad. But, mostly, bad. As is the news for 400 South African Volkswagen workers, who will soon join thous...
Next-Generation VW Polo Prepared for Geneva
29 Jan 2009, 13:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / We already knew that the upcoming Geneva Motor Show is one of the most important auto events this year but, taking into account the new car launches prepared for this show, Geneva will be surely a c...
Audi Continues to Pause Production
27 Jan 2009, 16:16 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Audi Hungaria Motor Kft. will suspend operations for one week, between Feb. 23 and 28, as most of the industry's players have done. “Suspending production was regular at this time of y...
Porsche Confirms Mandatory Offer for Scania
20 Jan 2009, 08:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Following the increase to above 50 percent in Volkswagen shares, Porsche today confirmed it made the mandatory offer for Swedish truck manufacturer Scania but denies it is interesting in acquiring s...
Volkswagen to Bring Polo in the US
19 Jan 2009, 15:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / There's no wonder that Americans are more interested then ever in small-displacement vehicles given the high petrol prices and the massive economic downturn the US market experienced. In this c...
Alfa Romeo MiTo Officially the “Gay Car of the Year 2009” in Europe
19 Jan 2009, 11:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even though talking about this subject probably makes you feel uncomfortable, Alfa Romeo MiTo has been officially named the “Gay Car of the Year” 2009 in Europe by Ledorga, a French grou...
Giniel de Villiers Wins 2009 Dakar Rally
19 Jan 2009, 08:01 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Giniel de Villiers won the historical South American edition of the Dakar Rally this year. Not only did the South African driver manage to maintain his advantage to second place Mark Miller, but he ...
BMW Blame Organizers for Hardest Dakar Ever
16 Jan 2009, 13:39 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / BMW might have taken a blow in the Dakar Rally this year, when main driver Nasser Al-Attiyah was excluded from the race in the first week of the rally, but they are still very interested with how th...
Giniel de Villiers New Dakar Leader after Sainz Crash
16 Jan 2009, 08:47 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / With Carlos Sainz out of the way, it seems like the fight for the Dakar Rally win this year will be between Volkswagen teammates Giniel de Villiers and Mark Miller. The South African clinched Stage ...
Volkswagen to Enter WRC?
16 Jan 2009, 07:56 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Volkswagen may enter the World Rally Championship soon. The German manufacturer announced they are eyeing a WRC move next season, but they are waiting until after the end of this year's Dakar R...
Sainz Crashes Out of Dakar
15 Jan 2009, 14:52 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Dakar Rally leader Carlos Sainz is Dakar Rally leader no more. Following a crash only 79 kilometers into stage 12 of the South-American event, the Spaniard damaged his car beyond repair after crashi...
VW Takes Lamborghini Orange County to Court for $12 Million Theft
14 Jan 2009, 09:09 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / The news that Lamborghini Orange County was closing its doors without any explanation in November last year came as a great surprise for everyone. At first sight, you could have easily put the blame...
NAIAS 2009 Volkswagen Touareg “Lux Limited”
14 Jan 2009, 08:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / With Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI expected to be launched in the North American market in just a few weeks, the German automaker will also roll out a special limited edition Touareg equipped with numer...
Sainz Takes Win No 6, Stage 11 Cancelled
14 Jan 2009, 07:34 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Carlos Sainz can't seem to get enough of this year's Dakar Rally, as he clinched his 4th consecutive victory (and 6th overall) in the shortened stage of Copiapo on Tuesday. The Spaniard fa...
Volkswagen Is Cautious, Forecasts Decline in 2009 Production
13 Jan 2009, 14:12 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / This year isn't expected to be an easy one for global automakers and the wisest thing they could do in order to keep themselves alive in the car market is to take cautious measures in advance. ...
VW Concept BlueSport World Premiere at NAIAS
13 Jan 2009, 13:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Volkswagen is now aiming to underline its efforts to concentrate on fuel-efficient yet high-performance models with a brand new concept, namely the Concept BlueSport, unveiled today at the 2009 NAIA...
Sainz Clinches 5th Dakar Win, Increases Lead
13 Jan 2009, 08:01 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Carlos Sainz looks set to win the Dakar Rally this year. Following his former rival Nasser Al-Attiyah being disqualified last week, the Spaniard won all stages to come, including the one on yesterda...