VW brand bears brunt of Europe slump as Q1 profit halvesApril 29, 2013 11:49 CET  First-quarter profit at Volkswagen Group's core brand almost halved as automakers in Europe battle the region's protracted slump in demand with deeper discounts.... Read More »
VW to recall vehicles in China on complaints about gearboxMarch 18, 2013 13:34 CET  VW plans to recall vehicles in China after drawing scrutiny from the nation's quality inspector and state broadcaster over its direct shift gearbox. As many as 680,000 VWs sold in China might be equipped with the dual-clutch transmission covered by the recall, according to estimates by LMC Automotive.... Read More »
NEWS ANALYSIS New steels fight aluminum to oust heavy metal from cars 8:02 pm U.S. ET | March 17, 2013  New high-tech products mean steel is now winning battles in a long war to defend its share of the auto market against lighter aluminum, as automakers have to shed weight to meet emissions standards.... Read More »
VW targets hike in U.S. sales, China output to counter Europe slump 6:04 am U.S. ET | March 14, 2013  VW is counting on growth in China and the United States, along with gains in the luxury-car market with the Audi brand, to help offset declining demand in Europe amid a recession. The strategy to boost output in China 60 percent -- outlined today -- would increase the number of Volkswagen's auto plants in the country to 19.... Read More »
VW targets 60% rise in China production by 2018March 14, 2013 12:04 CET  VW Group plans to increase production 60 percent by 2018 in China, where the German company's earnings last year rose more than 40 percent to 3.7 billion euros, the carmaker said today.... Read More »
2013 GENEVA AUTO SHOW VW sees U.S. demand for new Golf wagonMarch 4, 2013 21:00 CET  Volkswagen introduced its next-generation compact wagon at the Geneva auto show. The wagon, which is identical to the new seventh-generation Golf from the front bumper to the B-pillar, is scheduled to go on sale in Europe in August and in the United States in late 2014.... Read More »
2013 GENEVA AUTO SHOW VW stays loyal to wagons with Jetta SportWagen successor 3:00 pm U.S. ET | March 4, 2013  Volkswagen AG, staying loyal to the traditional station wagon, introduced its next-generation compact wagon at the Geneva auto show.... Read More »
LUCA CIFERRI Mercedes A class suffers decisive defeat 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 4, 2013  The Mercedes-Benz A class suffered a surprisingly decisive defeat in the 2013 European Car of the Year contest won easily by the Volkswagen Golf.... Read More »
Next-gen VW Golf, GTIs will come from Mexico 12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 28, 2013  Volkswagen AG says it plans to rework its assembly plant in Puebla, Mexico, to supply the United States with the next generation of Golf and GTI hatchbacks. That is expected to loosen up inventories in North and South America when the cars go on sale in 2014.... Read More »
Volkswagen plans Golf push in Americas with shift to MexicoJan. 25, 2013 11:19 CET Volkswagen plans to produce its Golf hatchback in Mexico as part of a push for market share in North America, where it trails global rivals.... Read More »
VW plans extra shifts to meet demand for new GolfJan. 24, 2013 06:01 CET  Volkswagen says it is planning additional weekend production to meet demand for the latest version of its best-selling Golf which went on sale at the end of last year. Orders for the seventh-generation model have exceeded 100,000 cars, the company said.... Read More »
Open question for roof system suppliersNov. 23, 2012 06:01 CET  After a round of bankruptcies and buyouts, the world of roof system suppliers has narrowed to three major players: Webasto Roof Systems, Magna Car Top Systems and Valmet Automotive. With convertible production in Europe and North America stuck at recessionary levels, it is unclear whether all three can make much money in this segment.... Read More »
Mass-market brands race to add high-tech gadgetryNov. 23, 2012 06:01 CET  Infotainment and safety features once reserved for luxury cars are now showing up in compact and subcompact models as mass-market automakers increasingly use high-tech features as key selling tools. The problem is that automakers cannot charge extra for these features. With a price war raging throughout Europe, a lot is at stake.... Read More »
Europe uncertainty forces VW to shorten time period for investment planNov. 23, 2012 12:19 CET  VW Group will spend 50.2 billion euros ($64.3 billion) in its automotive division over the next three years, shortening its investment calendar from the usual five years as market uncertainty in Europe makes long-term planning more difficult.... Read More »
VW Golf aims to conquerNov. 15, 2012 06:01 CET  Volkswagen seeks to retain traditional buyers with its seventh-generation Golf but also attract customers who are planning to downsize from larger cars. The carmaker expects 30 percent to 40 percent of Golf customers in Europe to be new to the car.... Read More »
DOUGLAS A. BOLDUC VW Golf, McLaren concept were Paris Web winners 3:30 am U.S. ET | Oct. 18, 2012  Volkswagen's seventh-generation Golf and McLaren's P1 supercar concept were the big Web winners from the Paris auto show this month, according to a study. The Golf was the media favorite while the P1 generated more than 2,900 mentions in the social media realm.... Read More »
CARS & CONCEPTS VW may build Golf in Mexico, SUV in Tenn. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 8, 2012  Volkswagen Group may build the redesigned Golf at its plant in Puebla, Mexico, CEO Martin Winterkorn told Automobilwoche. VW also could produce a large SUV at its plant in Chattanooga.... Read More »
Volkswagen may build new Golf in MexicoOct. 4, 2012 09:22 CET  Volkswagen favors using its factory in Puebla, Mexico, as another production site for the new Golf, VW CEO Martin Winterkorn said.... Read More »
PARIS AUTO SHOW VW's e-Golf set to arrive in U.S. in 2014 12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 1, 2012  Volkswagen will launch an electric version of its newly redesigned Golf in 2014, said product development chief Ulrich Hackenberg. The car, called the e-Golf, also will debut in the United States in 2014.... Read More »
PAUL MCVEIGH VW Golf debut may not be a big deal 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 27, 2012  The debut of its latest generation Volkswagen Golf at the Paris auto show today may be the last time there is such a big hype about Europe's best-selling car.... Read More »
2012 PARIS AUTO SHOW Razzle dazzle at Paris show can't hide gloom 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 26, 2012  Europe's automakers will seek to dazzle at the Paris auto show starting on Thursday, revealing over 100 new models ranging from Opel's new cheap and cheerful Adam micro-mini to the McLaren P1 supercar, expected to cost more than $240,000. But no amount of shiny chrome can distract automakers from the deep-rooted challenges facing them in the European market, the world's most competitive and its worst-performing.... Read More »
How VW put the new Golf on a dietSept. 19, 2012 06:01 CET  Volkswagen Group put the seventh-generation Golf compact on a serious diet to reduce emissions by 14 percent compared with the current model. Europe's largest automaker cut 100kg from the Golf's weight to meet tougher emission rules in Europe and around the world.... Read More »
PARIS AUTO SHOW PREVIEW VW Golf is main event in Paris 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 17, 2012  Volkswagen will take center stage at the Paris auto show with the launch of the latest Golf, overshadowing French rivals Renault and PSA Peugeot Citroen on their home turf. The Paris spotlight will also be on BMW as the company unveils a concept car based on its new front-wheel-drive platform, which eventually may underpin up to nine smaller BMWs and future Minis.... Read More »
CARS & CONCEPTS How Golf got bigger but not bland 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 10, 2012  Adding a few inches in length, width and height, generation after generation, makes a car roomier, but the added interior comfort usually results in a boring exterior. Volkswagen used some clever tricks to avoid this dilemma, making the seventh-generation Golf that debuted in Berlin last week longer, wider and sexier than its predecessor.... Read More »
Greenpeace pickets VW's flashy Golf launchSept. 5, 2012 08:31 CET Environmental activists from Greenpeace picketed the premiere of Volkswagen's latest Golf hatchback in Berlin on Tuesday, accusing the German carmaker of doing too little to reduce fuel consumption.... Read More »
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