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Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , Emissions , Diesel California regulators should force VW to make pollution-mitigation payments and cover testing-improvement costs. Continue reading Eco groups say VW should cure the cars and the air Eco groups say VW should cure the cars and the air originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Dec 2015 13:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1P2JNR6

Filed under: Design/Style , Green , Videos , Volkswagen , Technology , Minivan/Van , Electric Volkswagen's brief CES teaser video suggests that its EV concept really could be a revival of the classic Microbus because some of the styling cues evoke the vintage model. Continue reading VW teaser video hints at electric Microbus for CES VW teaser video hints at electric Microbus for CES originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Dec 2015 15:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1NW4Dl8

New German Performance is your North American source for RGM Rearguards. Most modern vehicles have painted rear bumpers which are vulnerable to damage and can be costly to repair or repaint.  Made from tough ABS plastic or stainless steel and CNC trimmed for the perfect fit, an RGM Rearguard is an elegant and inexpensive way to keep your rear bumper safe from damage.  Taking less than 10 minutes to complete, installation is an affair anyone can handle. Rearguards are available for all major vehicle platforms, to find the guard that fits your vehicle, please visit our website for a full product listing here . The post New German Performance Becomes North American Distributor for RGM Rearguards appeared first on VWVortex . from VWVortex http://ift.tt/1PxsFWi via IFTTT

42 Group locations in 18 countries participate Program for career entrants started in 2006 Since 2006, Volkswagen has already assigned 500 young employees to a “Wanderjahr” (Year Abroad). The program allows young people who have completed their apprenticeship to gain international experience by spending 12 months with a Group company in another country. The 500th participant is Laura Lange from the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg. She started her Year Abroad with Autoeuropa in Portugal in October. The Head of Human Resources of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, Martin Rosik, says: “Volkswagen offers its employees attractive development possibilities. The ‘Year Abroad’ is very popular with our young employees because it opens up the international world of work of the brand and the Group to qualified, high-performance young people at an early stage.” Bernd Osterloh, Chairman of the Group Works Council, emphasizes: “The young participants spend 12 months in another country. At th...

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , Emissions , Canada , Diesel German automaker looks to make things a little more right north of the border. Continue reading VW starts up 'clean' diesel Goodwill Package in Canada VW starts up 'clean' diesel Goodwill Package in Canada originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Dec 2015 07:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1OZoPTc

With anticipation building for this year’s CES, Volkswagen has published a 10-second clip to their YouTube channel which proves to be both informative and extremely frustrating.  Uploaded to tease their concept car for the event, quick cut-style cinematography is the name of the game here. From the little bit that we can see, the concept looks to have a van shape, confirming earlier reports that the car would be much like the Bulli concept originally shown in 2011.  Aside from that, we anticipate that the vehicle will be a pure electric hybrid with an impressive amount of connected features, expanding on what we’ve already seen. We’ll know for sure in just a few day’s time, when Volkswagen reveals the concept on January 5th. The post Video: Volkswagen Teases Concept Ahead of CES 2016 appeared first on VWVortex . from VWVortex http://ift.tt/1NUnpJv via IFTTT

Heading to Race Wars?  Barrett-Jackson might just have the perfect car for you.  Originally cast as one of the star cars in the first Fast and Furious film (owned by Jesse’s dad who was locked up in County, as I’m sure you all remember), this Mk3 Jetta was modified in the trends of the day, with a body kit from Wings West, seats and steering wheel from Sparco, and even a PlayStation 2.  After filming wrapped, this one was purchased by Frankie Muniz, and does not appear to have been modified- well, you know , aside from what’d already been done. But this particular lot is more interesting than most, for more reasons than you’d think.  Sure, the car might not have aged all that well, but it is still very much a part of what has become one of the biggest movie franchises of all time.  Couple that with celebrity ownership, and this Jetta might just surprise all of us when it crosses the auction block in Scottsdale. To see more about the Fast and Furious Jetta, cl...

The coolant hose flange is located on the driver side of the cylinder head and connects the radiator hoses to the cylinder head. The factory flange is constructed from plastic and overtime begins to warp and crack leading to coolant leaks. Until now your only option was to replace the factory hose flange with another plastic piece, delaying an inevitable coolant leak. Introducing the Lager Parts Cast Aluminum Coolant Hose Flange. Constructed from cast aluminum this part is a direct replacement for the factory coolant hose flange. The factory coolant temperature sensor and all factory hoses mate seamlessly to the Cast Aluminum Coolant Hose Flange. Each Lager Parts Cast Aluminum Coolant Hose Flange is cast from aluminum and then carefully machined to exact tolerances. For the performance minded enthusiast a blank sensor boss is located on top of the Coolant Hose Flange giving you the ability to drill and tap a 1/8th or 1/4th inch port for a gauge sensor. Features: Cast aluminum cons...

Ogier/Ingrassia, Latvala/Anttila and Mikkelsen/Jæger ready for the 2016 season Just short of 1000 kilometres of testing with the proven Volkswagen Polo R WRC 2016 WRC season kicks off with the Rally Monte Carlo in mid-January Wolfsburg. Prepared as in the previous two years: Volkswagen has been hard at work preparing for its outing at the Rally Monte Carlo with the world championship-winning Polo R WRC and its three driver/co-driver pairings. Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F), Jari-Matti Latvala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN) and Andreas Mikkelsen/Anders Jæger (N/N) completed roughly 1000 test kilometres in total over the course of the six-day test on the outskirts of Gap, in the French Maritime Alps. The tests focussed on set-up work and tyre tests with the Polo R WRC, which boasts the highest win ratio in the history of the World Rally Championship. The World Rally Car from Wolfsburg kicks off its fourth WRC season with the Rally Monte Carlo from 21 to 24 January. Since 2013, ...

KermaTDi, the leaders in Volkswagen and Audi diesel performance, present the latest advancement in flash tuning, the QPRO . The introduction of the QPRO heralds a new era in flash tuning for the VW common rail cars.  The QPRO offers handheld convenience with a full color touch screen to make flash tuning your vehicle simple and painless.  All reprogramming is now performed over OBD,  right from the drivers seat,  without the  need to remove ECM from it’s factory location.   Typical gains on a CJAA engine are 22% more power and 34% torque.  KermaTDi customers have reported fuel economy increases of around 10%. These gains are realized with all factory emissions equipment retained, without the need for expensive bolt on modifications and deletes. KermaTDi tunes are a great bang for your buck improvement for your VW common rail car.  Fits 2009-2014 Golf, Jetta, Beetle and Sportwagen Special right now $599 (MSRP: $699) The post KermaTDi Rel...

Bentley confirms 2016 Pirelli World Challenge championship campaign with Absolute Racing Two cars confirmed with third entry planned Andrew Palmer and Adderly Fong will each race a Continental GT3 21 December 2015, Crewe – At least two Bentley Continental GT3s will enter the 2016 Pirelli World Challenge as Bentley Team Absolute announces a programme including entries from young American rising star Andrew Palmer and one of Asia’s top sportscar drivers, Adderly Fong. The Pirelli World Challenge is a 20-round GT championship comprising 50-minute-long, single-driver races on eleven of America’s most historic and iconic race tracks, including Laguna Seca and Road America.  The Continental GT3 has taken race wins in the championship this year and Bentley Team Absolute is looking to continue the race car’s success in the States. The campaign will run alongside the team’s GT Asia Series programme, in which it aims to retain its teams’ championship-winning title while claiming the d...

Our favorite unhinged Germans are back with a new video, showing off a few new tweaks made to their insanely powerful all-wheel-drive Mk2.  I’m not really even sure what to say at this point.  Just watch the video, and then we’ll discuss. Now pushing 64psi(!) through it’s highly re-worked 16-valve powerplant, Boba’s Mk2 can now sprint from 60-120mph in just three seconds, an increase of six-tenths over last year despite adding 132lbs (60kg) to the overall weight of the car.  It’s an impressive feat, but somehow we just know they’ll top it. See more from Boba Motoring, here . The post Video: Boba Motoring’s 1233hp Mk2 Runs 60-120 in Three Seconds appeared first on VWVortex . from VWVortex http://ift.tt/1mgoMM4 via IFTTT

The coolant hose flange is located on the driver side of the cylinder head and connects the radiator hoses to the cylinder head. The factory flange is constructed from plastic and overtime begins to warp and crack leading to coolant leaks. Until now your only option was to replace the factory hose flange with another plastic piece, delaying an inevitable coolant leak. Introducing the Lager Parts Cast Aluminum Coolant Hose Flange. Constructed from cast aluminum this part is a direct replacement for the factory coolant hose flange. The factory coolant temperature sensor and all factory hoses mate seamlessly to the Cast Aluminum Coolant Hose Flange. Each Lager Parts Cast Aluminum Coolant Hose Flange is cast from aluminum and then carefully machined to exact tolerances. For the performance minded enthusiast a blank sensor boss is located on top of the Coolant Hose Flange giving you the ability to drill and tap a 1/8th or 1/4th inch port for a gauge sensor. Features: Cast aluminum cons...

The individual who sent this Find of the Day over said it was a “once in a lifetime car”, and we’d have to agree.  With just under 21,000 miles on the odometer since new, and full engine rebuild coming just 300 miles ago, this GTI could be the nicest Callaway Stage II car around. As the car has largely been gone through and updated, we’ll let the seller do the talking.  A full transcript of the eBay Motors listing can be found below. A true time capsule! 20,930 documented miles! A complete and very rare Callaway Stage II Turbo GTI!  This car has been thoroughly gone through and needs nothing. History: Car was purchased new on January 11, 1984 at 36 miles. 2nd owner purchased the car on April 15, 1985 at 11,588 miles and installed the Callaway Stage II Turbo Kit. He kept the car for 28 years. I purchased the car from the second owner on June 15, 2013 at 20,699 miles. I then went completely through the car with no expense spared. This included a rebuil...

The start of mass production of the Volkswagen Saloon shortly after Christmas 1945 marked a new era of civilian vehicle manufacturing It was shortly after the first post-war Christmas 1945 that the first of the Volkswagen Type 1 – the model which, as the Beetle, would subsequently be sold more than 21 million times – rolled off the production line. By the end of 1945 only 55 vehicles had been produced in total however. The start of mass production was a highly improvised undertaking, and material shortages hampered operations over the subsequent months. Yet the early vehicles were visible symbols of hope; a new beginning for the car plant under British control. By the end of the Second World War in 1945, just 630 of the People’s Car known as the ‘KdF-Wagen’ had been built. The state-of-the-art factory in what was to become the present-day Wolfsburg, built specially to make the vehicle, was integrated into Germany’s wartime armaments industry, producing mainly military goods. The ...

Filed under: Marketing/Advertising , Volkswagen As part of efforts to get ahead of the diesel emissions crisis and rebrand itself, Volkswagen drops its tagline 'Das Auto' for the word 'Volkswagen.' Continue reading 'Das Auto' done at VW 'Das Auto' done at VW originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 26 Dec 2015 15:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1PpP8GC

According to a report published recently by Reuters, Volkswagen plans on slowly phasing out the “Das Auto” slogan, and replacing it with simply “Volkswagen.”  Said to be yet another step in distancing themselves from the Winterkorn-era of management, this shift in messaging will be “rolled out in stages across the world.” Hardly the time for sentimentality, Volkswagen made the change after consulting management as well as PR industry experts, some of whom felt that the slogan did not convey the brand’s technological focus, and might be construed as a bit “pretentious.”  While we’re not quite sure if the new “Volkswagen” slogan will be the fix the brand is after, it certainly won’t hurt.  No word on whether the brand will also rebrand their “Das Auto” magazine, but it certainly would make sense. Check out the full story over on Reuters . The post Report: Volkswagen to Drop “Das Auto” Slogan appeared first on VWVortex . from VWVortex http://ift.tt/1QLIOKQ via I...

Filed under: Government/Legal , Plants/Manufacturing , UAW/Unions , Volkswagen When Volkswagen declined to negotiate a contract with Local 42 at its Chattanooga, TN, plant, the UAW filed charges of unfair labor practices with the NLRB. Continue reading UAW files grievance against VW in Tennessee UAW files grievance against VW in Tennessee originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Dec 2015 09:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1V7MHsv

Ogier/Ingrassia, Latvala/Anttila and Mikkelsen/Jæger ready for the 2016 season Just short of 1000 kilometres of testing with the proven Volkswagen Polo R WRC 2016 WRC season kicks off with the Rally Monte Carlo in mid-January Wolfsburg. Prepared as in the previous two years: Volkswagen has been hard at work preparing for its outing at the Rally Monte Carlo with the world championship-winning Polo R WRC and its three driver/co-driver pairings. Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F), Jari-Matti Latvala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN) and Andreas Mikkelsen/Anders Jæger (N/N) completed roughly 1000 test kilometres in total over the course of the six-day test on the outskirts of Gap, in the French Maritime Alps. The tests focussed on set-up work and tyre tests with the Polo R WRC, which boasts the highest win ratio in the history of the World Rally Championship. The World Rally Car from Wolfsburg kicks off its fourth WRC season with the Rally Monte Carlo from 21 to 24 January. Since 2013, ...

Michael Ganninger leaves company at his own request Dr. Manfred Döss is to be the new Head of Legal Affairs of the Volkswagen Group. In this function, he succeeds Michael Ganninger, who is leaving the company at his own wish by amicable agreement. The new appointment will take effect from January 1, 2016. Döss is Head of the Legal Department and, from 2016, is to be Executive Board member responsible for legal affairs and compliance, of Porsche Automobil Holding SE. He will hold the two functions simultaneously. The Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Matthias Müller, said: “In the 20 years that Michael Ganninger has worked for Volkswagen, including 14 years as Head of Legal Affairs, Volkswagen could always build on his legal expertise and his outstanding dedication. Special thanks are due to him for his considerable commitment over the past few months during which the diesel issue was the prevailing topic and we were able to rely on his speciali...

Our favorite unhinged Germans are back with a new video, showing off a few new tweaks made to their insanely powerful all-wheel-drive Mk2.  I’m not really even sure what to say at this point.  Just watch the video, and then we’ll discuss. Now pushing 64psi(!) through it’s highly re-worked 16-valve powerplant, Boba’s Mk2 can now sprint from 60-120mph in just three seconds, an increase of six-tenths over last year despite adding 132lbs (60kg) to the overall weight of the car.  It’s an impressive feat, but somehow we just know they’ll top it. See more from Boba Motoring, here . The post Video: Boba Motoring’s 1233hp Mk2 Runs 60-120 in Three Seconds appeared first on VWVortex . from VWVortex http://ift.tt/1OISz6q via IFTTT

Bentley confirms 2016 Pirelli World Challenge championship campaign with Absolute Racing Two cars confirmed with third entry planned Andrew Palmer and Adderly Fong will each race a Continental GT3 21 December 2015, Crewe – At least two Bentley Continental GT3s will enter the 2016 Pirelli World Challenge as Bentley Team Absolute announces a programme including entries from young American rising star Andrew Palmer and one of Asia’s top sportscar drivers, Adderly Fong. The Pirelli World Challenge is a 20-round GT championship comprising 50-minute-long, single-driver races on eleven of America’s most historic and iconic race tracks, including Laguna Seca and Road America.  The Continental GT3 has taken race wins in the championship this year and Bentley Team Absolute is looking to continue the race car’s success in the States. The campaign will run alongside the team’s GT Asia Series programme, in which it aims to retain its teams’ championship-winning title while claiming the d...

KermaTDi, the leaders in Volkswagen and Audi diesel performance, present the latest advancement in flash tuning, the QPRO . The introduction of the QPRO heralds a new era in flash tuning for the VW common rail cars.  The QPRO offers handheld convenience with a full color touch screen to make flash tuning your vehicle simple and painless.  All reprogramming is now performed over OBD,  right from the drivers seat,  without the  need to remove ECM from it’s factory location.   Typical gains on a CJAA engine are 22% more power and 34% torque.  KermaTDi customers have reported fuel economy increases of around 10%. These gains are realized with all factory emissions equipment retained, without the need for expensive bolt on modifications and deletes. KermaTDi tunes are a great bang for your buck improvement for your VW common rail car.  Fits 2009-2014 Golf, Jetta, Beetle and Sportwagen Special right now $599 (MSRP: $699) The post KermaTDi Rel...

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , Emissions , Diesel Volkswagen will need to wait until Jan. 14 to learn whether the California Air Resources Board will accept the company's proposed 2.0 TDI diesel engine repair plan. Continue reading CARB will take three more weeks to decide VW fix CARB will take three more weeks to decide VW fix originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Dec 2015 12:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1IktvGe

The 2.0T FSI and 2.5L engines are equipped with a filter inside a fragile plastic housing. Unfortunately the plastic filter housing becomes brittle over time and often cracks during oil changes which are performed regularly. Constructed of billet aluminum, the USP Cool Flow housing is far stronger than the factory plastic housing. Not only is the Cool Flow housing stronger, but it also incorporates cooling fins to help cool engine oil as it passes through the filter and housing. Installation is straight forward and requires no special tools. This is a must have for every 2.0T FSI and 2.5L engine. Features: CNC billet aluminum Lifetime warranty Uses OEM oil filter and o-ring Replaces factory part# 06D 115 408B and 07K 115 408 Available for: 2012-2013 Volkswagen MK6 Golf R 2006-2008 Volkswagen MK5 GTI 2.0T FSI 2006-2008 Volkswagen MK5 Rabbit 2.5L 2006-2008 Volkswagen MK5 Jetta 2.0T FSI 2006-2013 Volkswagen MK5 and MK6 Jetta 2.5L 2006-2008 Volkswagen Eos 2.0T FSI 2006-2...

APR has been telling us that their highly anticipated big turbo kit for MQB platform vehicles would be one of the most impressive they’ve ever done for quite some time.  Recently, the firm made their kit Facebook official, showing an image of the forthcoming system which will go on sale early next year.  And while the kit looks to be quite impressive, it’s APR’s claimed numbers that really have our attention. With the new kit, APR says that owners of MQB platform cars with 2.0T power can expect to see somewhere upwards of 500hp after installing the turbocharger and supporting mods.  It’s an impressive feat to say the least, achieving numbers that Volkswagen owners frankly didn’t think possible from relatively few changes.  And as with all APR kits, it should retain proper street manners as well.  We can’t wait to get our hands on one. The post APR Teases “500hp+” EFR Turbo Kit for MQB Platform appeared first on VWVortex . from VWVortex http://ift.tt/1NHijA...

Exclusive locations, on track and on ice, on four different continents The new Pilota Lamborghini course debuts in Las Vegas Over 2,000 participants expected around the world in 2016 Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy – Automobili Lamborghini has confirmed its comprehensive program of Esperienza and Accademia track driving courses for 2016, with dates at exclusive locations in Europe, America, Asia and Australia. The 2016 season will get under way in Europe, with the Winter Accademia on the evocative icy surface of Livigno, Italy, to be held in late February. Hot on its heels, the famous resort of Aspen, Colorado, is the venue for the American event. Following the winter dates, the Phillip Island circuit hosts the first Accademia course in Australia. After the first leg at Italy’s Imola circuit, the Accademia will follow some important European rounds of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo one-make series, including the historic Nürburgring circuit (Germany), and Valencia ...

Filed under: Design/Style , Green , Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Porsche , Volkswagen Volkswagen reorganizes the executive suite, putting Porsche design chief Michael Mauer in charge of VW Group design in addition to his role at Porsche. Continue reading VW rearranges leadership as brand focuses on electrification VW rearranges leadership as brand focuses on electrification originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Dec 2015 08:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1OG7ZIA

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , China The China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation files a public interest lawsuit against Volkswagen over the emissions cheating software. Continue reading Chinese group piles on VW with diesel scandal lawsuit Chinese group piles on VW with diesel scandal lawsuit originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 20 Dec 2015 08:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1Ihy0BE

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Tesla , Volkswagen 45 Silicon Valley and environmental leaders wrote a letter to CARB suggesting that VW just give up on cleaning the cheater diesels, and make EVs instead. Continue reading Elon Musk and friends: CARB should just force VW to make EVs Elon Musk and friends: CARB should just force VW to make EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 18 Dec 2015 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1MmbLVV

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Mercedes-Benz , Misc. Automakers , Volkswagen , Emissions , Electric Mercedes-Benz is expected to build an electric version of the GLC. Volkswagen may have misused loans meant for environmental improvements. Panda New Energy has ordered 150,000 Saab 9-3 EVs from NEVS. Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: Mercedes-Benz ELC, Pandas' 150K Saab 9-3 EVs Recharge Wrap-up: Mercedes-Benz ELC, Pandas' 150K Saab 9-3 EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 18 Dec 2015 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1IZnGy3

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , Emissions , Germany , Diesel Germans may start making Volkswagen diesel-emissions testing data available to the public. Continue reading This time, we're going to see VW diesel emissions test data This time, we're going to see VW diesel emissions test data originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Dec 2015 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1PbkuyS

Dr. Herbert Diess to make first U.S. speech as Chairman, Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand Dr. Herbert Diess will address show-goers in the opening keynote on the eve of the world’s largest consumer technology show New innovations in electric mobility, connectivity, and smart technology will highlight next- generation strategy for VW  Wolfsburg  — Volkswagen will return to CES® in 2016. Dr. Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, is scheduled to make a keynote address on Tuesday, January 5, the evening before the show opens its doors. The main focus of his speech will be on the latest developments in electric mobility as well as next-generation connectivity. Volkswagen will present a completely new concept vehicle at CES® to illustrate the potential future direction of the brand. This significant world premiere marks the beginning of a new era of affordable long-distance electric mobility. Other innovations will demonstrate the benefits of the incre...

Through in-house product testing and performance validation, the design team at ECS Tuning have put together affordable Big Brake Kits (BBK) for your MK7 Golf / GTI. The fronts, utilizing Genuine Volkswagen brake calipers from the MK5 R32 or B6/CC VR6 4Motion, you can instantly bolt on better braking and have confidence in the performance and reliability that these kits provide. ECS 2-piece, semi-floating, slotted and cross drilled rotors are available. These rotors optimize the dispersion of heat, and feature lateral vibration dampening and considerable weight savings, for smooth, strong stops. Maximum weight savings over a standard one piece rotor are achieved due to the lightweight aluminum hat and 2 piece construction for a total reduction of 18.75 lbs combined for the fronts and  5.30 lbs combined for the rears , as compared to a standard one piece cast rotors. With the ECS 345x30mm Front Big Brake Kit, the brake pad is moved further outboard from the center of th...

Herndon, VA.  Volkswagen announced today that it has retained attorney Kenneth R. Feinberg, managing partner of The Law Offices of Kenneth R. Feinberg, PC, to design and administer an independent claims resolution program to address claims related to the 2.0L and 3.0L TDI vehicles affected by the emissions compliance issue. Volkswagen believes Mr. Feinberg will develop an independent, fair and swift process for resolving these claims. “We are pleased to announce the retention of Kenneth Feinberg. His extensive experience in handling such complex matters will help to guide us as we move forward to make things right with our customers,” said Michael Horn, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. Mr. Feinberg stated that he will “commence work immediately designing an independent claims process that will meet claimants’ needs.” He added that “we hope to have a claims program designed as expeditiously as possible. In order to do so, we will need the input not only of Volkswage...

The APR Coolant Hose Product Page The factory coolant hose is designed to be routed over the top of the intake system. However, when routed underneath the intake, it’s far more aesthetically appealing. The APR coolant hose replaces the factory unit and routes cleanly under the intake and around the APR catch can without kinking or adding extra stress to the mounting points. CI100033A $29.99 The post APR Releases Extended Coolant Hose for Mk7 1.8TSI and 2.0TSI appeared first on VWVortex . from VWVortex http://ift.tt/1k6qUUz via IFTTT

Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Volkswagen , Sedan , Luxury Volkswagen will finally end production of the current Phaeton next year and will temporarily shut down the sedan's Dresden, Germany, factory. However, the site will reopen in time to build the next-generation model. Continue reading VW needs cash, temporarily closes Phaeton plant in Dresden VW needs cash, temporarily closes Phaeton plant in Dresden originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 18 Dec 2015 08:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1OcDX4V

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , Diesel Attorney Ken Feinberg has jumped from one automotive debacle to another. Volkswagen said it has retained the settlement specialist to compensate diesel car owners affected by the company's cheating on emissions tests. Continue reading Volkswagen retains Ken Feinberg to compensate diesel owners Volkswagen retains Ken Feinberg to compensate diesel owners originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Dec 2015 15:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/22befSx

APR Presents the Carbon Fiber Turbo Inlet Pipe! The APR Carbon Fiber Turbo Inlet Pipe Product Page The APR Carbon Fiber Turbo Inlet Pipe replaces the rear factory plastic accordion tube with an attractive carbon fiber inlet, complementing the APR Intake System’s aesthetically pleasing design. The intake and inlet hose are joined via a necessary flex coupler to allow for adequate engine movement under use without damaging the intake. The turbo inlet pipe is completely compatible with all factory turbochargers and APR’s Stage III Turbocharger System. CI100033B $149.99   The post APR Releases Carbon Fiber Turbo Inlet Pipe for 1.8TSI and 2.0TSI Applications appeared first on VWVortex . from VWVortex http://ift.tt/1NrG5Ck via IFTTT

High quality chrome Revo badges. We are proud to release our new badge set, consisting of a rear badge, wing badges and additional Stage badges so you can now proudly display the level of tune your car is running. Let the world know you are part of the Revo Family! Revo badges are solid aluminum with a chrome finished surface and embossed Revo lettering. They come complete with 3M self-adhesive foam strip to ensure they stick to the contours of the car. To complete the package we also offer our new style Revo keyring with the same finish as the vehicle badge set! Specs and Dimensions: Rear Badge – 76mm x 30mm Wing Badge – 63mm x 25mm Stage Badge – 5mm x 20mm Stage + Badge – 5mm x 20mm Key-ring – 63mm x 25mm To order badge sets and keyrings click here.   To find your nearest Revo Authorized Dealer, click here. The post Revo Introduces Chrome Badge Sets appeared first on VWVortex . from VWVortex http://ift.tt/1QvfGaz via IFTTT...

Volkswagen wants to win the FIA World Rallycross Championship. To achieve this goal, Marklund Motorsport and Volkswagen Team Sweden are joining forces. With Johan Kristoffersson and Anton Marklund behind the wheel of a VW Polo Supercar, newcomers Volkswagen RX Sweden are aiming for Driver’s and Team Championship title in 2016. Two of the strongest teams in the sport are joining forces in their pursuit of making it all the way to the top. Marklund Motorsport finished second in both the driver’s championship and the team championship in 2014, and this year Johan Kristofferson of Volkswagen Team Sweden finished third in the championship. “Volkswagen Motorsport is positive about the merger that came about as a result of the team’s initiative. A collaboration between Marklund Motorsport and Volkswagen Team Sweden will strengthen Volkswagen’s position in one of the fastest growing areas of motorsport. Combining our capabilities will create good possibilities for further success in the sp...

Functions in CEO’s area of responsibility reorganized Müller: “Faster decision-making and more efficient action” The Volkswagen Group is becoming more streamlined and speeding up its internal decision-making process. To that end, functions in the area of responsibility headed by CEO Matthias Müller are being restructured. The number of top managers reporting direct to the CEO has been almost halved, and new appointments to several posts will take effect in the first quarter of 2016. The CEO of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Matthias Müller, said: “These structural changes speed up the decision-making process, reduce complexity and increase efficiency. The Group Board of Management can focus more closely than previously on overarching issues of the future, safeguard cross-brand synergies and further develop overall strategy.” Müller underscored: “The team in the CEO’s area of responsibility is almost complete, with excellent colleagues from within and outside the Group taking up ...