April 2010 Blog Posts (10)

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Starts Successful in 2010

Worldwide deliveries to customers up by 13.7 per cent in first quarter
Deliveries in Europe: Two-digit growth in some largevolume markets
Deliveries in Australia grow 28.2% in first quarter 2010 over same period last year…

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Added by VW News on April 30, 2010 at 23:30 — No Comments

New Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Cabriolet to Cease Production

Volkswagen Group Australia confirms the end of production of New Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Cabriolet with Volkswagen dealers currently taking final orders before supply runs out.

Customers will still be able to purchase New Beetle models from the available dealer stock until stock runs out.

Added by VW News on April 30, 2010 at 23:30 — 2 Comments

A Most Unexpected Find

Last year I had made the decision to buy a bay window camper van. As we already have a T3 Caravelle I wasn't looking for another bus. After investigating the options, however, I was set on a LHD bus of US origin that needed restoring. It was sourced from the ACT and is currently owned by Steve Muller.

It might be worth noting the remains of the stickers on the back…

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Added by Greg Christie on April 30, 2010 at 22:58 — 5 Comments

World premiere at Hannover Messe 2010

Volkswagen remains on course for becoming the world’s most environmentally-friendly automaker: The Milano Taxi, a study of a mass-market taxi powered by an electric motor, made its world debut at Hannover Messe which opened yesterday.

Volkswagen’s electric strategy is the central element of the company’s presence at the trade fair. Volkswagen will be launching several electric vehicles in 2013. Klaus Bischoff, Head of Design at Volkswagen Passenger Cars, and Luca de Meo, Head of… Continue

Added by VW News on April 21, 2010 at 21:19 — 1 Comment

Volkswagen Wants to Clinch Diesel Hat-Trick at Dakar Rally

Volkswagen will contest the Dakar Rally again in January 2011. After the outstanding one-two-three win in January this year, the Volkswagen management board decided to continue the successful commitment. This means that the Wolfsburg based automobile manufacturer is grabbing the opportunity to clinch a hat-trick at the toughest test in worldwide motorsport. Volkswagen made motorsport history as early as in 2009. With a one-two victory, the automobile manufacturer from Wolfsburg managed to win… Continue

Added by VW News on April 21, 2010 at 21:17 — No Comments

Volkswagen Scirocco GT24 to Tackle “Green Hell” with Bio Natural Gas

With eco-conscious and trend-setting technology into the “Green Hell”: Volkswagen will contest the 24-hour race on the Nürburgring with three bio natural gas-powered Scirocco GT24-CNG cars. From 12 to 16 May, Volkswagen will tackle the ultimate challenge in international motorsport with the factory-prepared and factory-fielded sport coupés. In addition to bio natural gas as an alternative fuel, the brand will use new differential technology.

The Scirocco squad will be spearheaded by… Continue

Added by VW News on April 21, 2010 at 21:15 — No Comments

Volkswagen Group: First-quarter Deliveries Grow 24.6 Percent to 1.73 Million Vehicles

27.0 percent increase for Volkswagen brand
Double-digit percentage growth for all volume brands
Group Board Member for Sales Klingler: “Positive trend strengthensoptimism about developing better than market”

During the first three months of this year deliveries of the… Continue

Added by VW News on April 21, 2010 at 21:00 — No Comments

Volkswagen BlueMotion-models Win World Green Car-Award

At the New York International Auto Show in Manhattan, the Volkswagen BlueMotion-models was declared the 2010 World Green Cars.

The 59 member jury has given the BlueMotion product brand (available for Polo, Golf and Passat) preference over two other finalists in the 2010 World Green Car award: the Honda Insight and the Toyota Prius.

“BlueMotion is one of the most successful efficiency brands worldwide, it stands for tremendous competence in efficient and economical drive… Continue

Added by VW News on April 21, 2010 at 21:00 — No Comments

Second victory in a row for the Volkswagen brand

At the New York International Auto Show in Manhattan on 1st April 2010 the Volkswagen Polo was declared the 2010 World Car of the Year.

Merit, value, safety, environment, significance and emotional appeal are the criteria for the World Car of the Year. Already in 2009, a Volkswagen model ranked the highest: the Golf. This year the top three contenders for World Car of the Year title were, in alphabetical order, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the Toyota Prius and the Volkswagen… Continue

Added by VW News on April 21, 2010 at 21:00 — No Comments

Who needs a ute....

when you have a hatchback. All ready for to take for a rebuild, can't wait to have the beetle back running properly again (and not marking it's territory so heavily).

Added by Fatso on April 16, 2010 at 10:00 — 1 Comment