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Just because there’s no official word on the possibility of Volkswagen creating a new Corrado model, doesn’t mean that digital artists can’t take a stab at designing their own.  Assembled using bits of Volkswagen’s Sport Coupe GTE Concept and Audi’s Sport Quattro Concept, Theophilus Chin has not only come up with something that looks great, but also something that includes enough Volkswagen design language to be believable. Now a new Corrado could certainly be built using MQB underpinnings if Volkswagen saw fit to do so, but we aren’t so sure that it would happen.  The Corrado only saw one generation of life, meaning that many potential buyers are unfamiliar with the name, and those who do remember it may still have memories of reliability issues.  Either way, if Volkswagen were to make something like this, we wouldn’t kick it out of bed. See more from Theophilus Chin, here . The post Theophilus Chin Renders A New Corrado appeared first on VWVortex . from VWV...

Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Porsche , Volkswagen In place of departing chairman Ferdinand Piëch and his wife Ursula, the Volkswagen Group has named their nieces Julia Kuhn-Piëch and Louise Kiesling to the supervisory board. Continue reading Volkswagen names Piech's nieces to supervisory board Volkswagen names Piech's nieces to supervisory board originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1QPqbUt

There’s just something indescribably right about a clean and simple Mk1.  Not to say that the big budget builds we’ve been seeing both at home and abroad aren’t impressive, but those done with a minimalist approach are able to strike the fine balance of fitting in with other traffic while still sticking out to those who know what they’re looking at.  We’d say that this find of the day executes this approach quite well, using the stock lines and a few subtle european touches to capture our attention, easily making it our Find of the Day. This Jetta has traveled roughly 250,000 miles in its 32 years of existence, powered by Volkswagen’s bulletproof 8 valve four cylinder.  At some point, the standard North American market headlights and grille have been swapped out in favor of European units which are a huge improvement, as is the lower ride height provided by a coil over suspension and 14″ steel wheels.  Unfortunately the seller did not post any images of t...

Volkswagen enthusiasts have already begun their annual pilgrimage to Austria for this year’s Wörthersee Treffen and as usual, more than a few brands under the Volkswagen Group umbrella will be bringing special projects with them to the event.  Even though the official event is still two weeks away, ŚKODA has announced today their FUNstar Concept, a Fabia-based pickup constructed by 23 company apprentices.  The FUNstar Concept features LED lighting throughout, contrasting Reflex Green accents, a 1400 watt stereo, and sporty pieces grabbed from the ŠKODA parts bin. Read the full Press Release below. 23 ŠKODA trainees build sassy pickup based on the ŠKODA Fabia  Vehicle project in close cooperation with the ŠKODA Design department and ŠKODA Production  Premiere at the 34th GTI Meeting at Wörthersee in mid-May ​Mladá Boleslav, 30 April 2015 – The new dream car of 23 trainees from the ŠKODA AUTO Vocational School: the sassy Pickup ŠKODA F...

Innovation awards in five additional categories won by Volkswagen: “Most innovative company 2015″, “Networked vehicle”, “Vehicle concepts”, “Conventional drives” and “Safety systems” This evening saw the tenth presentation of the annual AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Awards for exceptional innovative achievement in the automotive industry. The Volkswagen Group emerged as one of the evening’s big winners, securing the award for “Most innovative car manufacturer 2015″ as well as receiving a special award for “Most innovative car manufacturer of the decade”. Volkswagen Group developers also achieved first place in the categories for “Networked vehicle”, “Vehicle concepts”, “Conventional drives” and “Safety systems”. The AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Awards are presented each year by the Center of Automotive Management (CAM) in cooperation with the auditing and consultancy firm PwC. The Volkswagen Group stands for superior technological expertise and a wide portfolio of innovative brands. This was th...

Dr. Louise Kiesling and Ms. Julia Kuhn-Piëch appointed new members of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG Upon application by the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, Dr. Louise Kiesling and Ms. Julia Kuhn-Piëch were today appointed members of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG by Braunschweig Local Court with immediate effect. The appointments were made pursuant to Section 104 of the Aktiengesetz (German Stock Corporation Act) and were occasioned by the recent resignations of Prof. Ferdinand K. Piëch and Ms. Ursula Piëch from their mandates as Supervisory Board members. Dr. Louise Kiesling, PhD (RCA), (57) studied fashion design (University of Applied Arts, Vienna) and vehicle design (Royal College of Art, London) and worked as a designer in Germany, Austria and the UK. She is a partner and managing director of several business enterprises including Textilmanufaktur Backhausen GmbH (Hoheneich, Austria). Julia Kuhn-Piëch (34) completed a law degree in Vienna and then went ...

Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , BMW , GM , Volkswagen , Green Automakers , Transportation Alternatives , Electric Mitsubishi is planning a plug-in hybrid crossover "Evo." Amsterdam's buses will all be electric in 10 years. BMW and GM among top five US organizations for onsite green energy. Volkswagen to release sustainability report on Twitter. Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: New Mitsubishi Evo PHEV, Amsterdam buses go all electric by 2025 Recharge Wrap-up: New Mitsubishi Evo PHEV, Amsterdam buses go all electric by 2025 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1DLgFZv

Filed under: Humor , Marketing/Advertising , Videos , Volkswagen , Diesel VW is employing an interesting sales pitch for the long-distance driving range from the Passat TDI: owning one keeps your poorly behaved kids out of convenience stores. Continue reading A VW will help you keep control of your terrible children, apparently A VW will help you keep control of your terrible children, apparently originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 15:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1bV8H9k

Sales revenue up 10.3 percent to EUR 52.7 billion (EUR 47.8 billion); positive impact from exchange rate effects Operating profit improves by EUR 0.5 billion to EUR 3.3 billion in a market environment with very divergent regional trends Profit before tax increases to EUR 4.0 billion (EUR 3.4 billion) Net liquidity in Automotive Division at EUR 20.8 billion The Volkswagen Group has made a good start to fiscal year 2015 despite a market environment that remains challenging. Sales revenue rose by 10.3 percent to EUR 52.7 billion (EUR 47.8 billion) in the first quarter as a result of higher volumes, improvements in the mix and positive exchange rate effects. Operating profit grew by 16.6 percent to EUR 3.3 billion (EUR 2.9 billion). The operating return on sales increased to 6.3 percent (6.0 percent). The Group’s operating profit and sales revenue exclude the activities of the Chinese joint ventures, which are accounted for in the financial result using the equity method. The share...

Interim balance regarding the company’s environmental, economic and social responsibility to be published on May 4th Exclusive highlights of the report are available in advance on  http://ift.tt/1bQ3XBZ  under the hashtag #VWCSR Board of Management members provide insight into strategic issues surrounding sustainability Wolfsburg, April 28, 2015 – The Volkswagen Group is presenting its annual sustainability report on the social networking service Twitter for the first time. Starting today, important snippets on topics of economic, environmental and social sustainability are being distributed exclusively via this information channel. The complete sustainability report for 2014 will be published next Monday, May 4th. For the first time, the new report includes essays on strategically relevant topics written by Board of Management members. For instance, in the chapter “Strategy” Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaf...

Team BMR and the rest of the BTCC heads to Thruxton on May 9th and 10th for the fastest race on their calendar.  Colin Turkington currently trails points leader Matt Neal by just two points after three events, with six more following by less than 25 points including Tarkington’s BMR teammate and Fifth Gear presenter Jason Plato.  As always, American viewers will need to wait a full ten days before catching the race on CBS Sports. Read the full Press Release below. UK’s biggest motor racing series heading full-speed for Hampshire Tin-top thrills in store as pulsating 2015 season arrives at Thruxton Fans to enjoy superb wheel-to-wheel action and improved facilities Fresh off the back of a breathtaking start to its 2015 campaign, the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) is heading for Hampshire, with plenty more thrills ‘n’ spills and unpredictable high-octane action in store around ultra-fast Thruxton on 9/10 May. Always renowned for its supremely clos...

034Motorsport is proud to announce the availability of their  Motorsport Engine/Transmission Mount Pair  for MkV & MkVI Volkswagen 2.0T models, including the Golf, Jetta, GTI, GLI, Golf R, and B6 Passat! 034Motorsport’s Performance Mounts for MkV/MkVI Volkswagen & 8J/8P Audi models are are the new standard in track performance. These mounts are designed with performance in mind, and manufactured from billet aluminum and high-durometer rubber for increased performance and durability, while maintaining better ride characteristics than polyurethane alternatives. Motorsport Mounts are void-free and fluid-free, eliminating the slop associated with the factory engine/transmission mounts, and are designed to be completely rebuildable with replaceable rubber bushings. These mounts were thoroughly tested in-house on the Christian@034’s Stage 3 Audi A3 2.0 TSI and refined on the track and street before release. Some increase in noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) transfer in...

Bentley Motorsport opened their 2015 ADAC GT Masters campaign this past weekend at Oschersleben with a victory in the weekend’s second race, after a late-race excursion off track took them out of contention during race one.  This victory marked the first for Bentley in the series, as well as the first for drivers Luca Stolz and Jeroen Bleekemolen.Read the full Press Release below. Luca Stolz and Jeroen Bleekemolen celebrate maiden victory for Bentley at Oschersleben. In a keenly contested second race, Bentley Team HTP duo Luca Stolz and Jeroen Bleekemolen crowned a debut weekend for their Bentley Continental in the ADAC GT Masters by recording the first victory for the British coupé. “A great start to the season for us,” said a delighted Bleekemolen. “At the start, I lost first position, but we had good tactics with a perfectly timed pit stop”. After one of his rivals had to stop due to a technical problem four laps before the end of the race Stolz inherited the lead and secured ...

The place to experience mobility in the capital  All twelve Group brands under one roof The Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft will be opening its new communication platform, the Volkswagen Group Forum DRIVE, in Berlin on 1 May 2015. Following extensive remodelling with a completely new design, the former Automobil Forum on the street Unter den Linden will reopen with all twelve Group brands as well as the Volkswagen Financial Services AT under one roof. With changing exhibits and staging, the house will offer its visitors a glimpse into the diverse visions and topics of the Volkswagen Group. DRIVE welcomes its guests with a new culinary programme as well as modern convention facilities. “Our Group is the largest company in Europe. As an employer, taxpayer and innovator, it is located right in the middle of the society,” said Stephan Grühsem, General Representative of Volkswagen AG for Group communication, external relations and investor relations. “The Volkswagen Group Forum giv...

Filed under: Recalls , Audi , Volkswagen , Safety , United States , Hatchback , Sedan The 2015 VW GTI, Golf and Audi A3 are being recalled to replace faulty fuel pumps that can fail due to flaking nickel plating. There are 6,204 vehicles in need of repair. Continue reading Bosch fuel pumps spark recall of 2015 Golf, GTI and Audi A3 Bosch fuel pumps spark recall of 2015 Golf, GTI and Audi A3 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1EKM3gA

—Report highlights company’s commitment to sustainability, philanthropy, and diversity and inclusion— Herndon, VA (April 27, 2015)  – Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) is pleased to release an update to its Corporate Social Responsibility Report, “At Home in America.” The report highlights the progress VWGoA has made since the release of the comprehensive 2013 report in three areas: environmental sustainability, philanthropic activities, and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. “Volkswagen is proud of the progress we have made in sustainable innovation, our commitment to local communities through our corporate giving program, and the recognition we have received as a top company for diversity and inclusion practices,” said Michael Horn, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. “We’re proud to be a good partner on the road and in the communities we serve, and we plan to be for years to come.” In 2014, VWGoA donated an estimated $8 million in funding and...

Volkswagen’s winning run ends after seven victories and 20 podiums in a row Power Stage victory: “El Cóndor” goes to Sébastien Ogier Eight of twelve stage wins – Polo R WRC sets the pace at the Rally Argentina Volkswagen Motorsport suffered a disappointing result at the fourth round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), but still goes into the coming rally in Portugal leading the Manufacturer, Driver and Co-Driver standings in the World Championship. The toughest rally of the year saw a podium bereft of a Volkswagen driver for the first time since the Rally Australia in 2013. However, the Wolfsburg-based manufacturer can look back proudly on a remarkable run of success that included 20 podiums and seven victories in a row. Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F) did manage to win the Power Stage on the final day to pick up three valuable points towards the World Championship. The Volkswagen duos also won eight of the twelve special stages with the Polo R WRC. Andreas Mikkel...

Over the last couple weeks there has been a flurry of rumors, news reports, quotes from Volkswagen board members and lots of speculation by today’s wonderful media that seems more bent on finding something meaty to talk about than actually reporting facts. It started with a quote in German publication Der Spiegel that Dr. Piech, a long standing board member of Volkswagen Group, no longer had faith in Dr. Martin Winterkorn, the CEO of Volkswagen, to lead the company. This in turn lead to several other board members and the German metal workers union to throw their public support behind Dr. Winterkorn. Dr. Piech gave no specific reason why he doubted Dr. Winterkorn’s ability to lead the company in the Der Spiegel interview. However, that didn’t stop the press from speculating on a wide variety of potential reasons with no real basis in facts. In the end, Dr. Ferdinand Piech abruptly resigned this past weekend from his position as a supervisory board member with Volkswagen Group and thus ...

Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Volkswagen The latest reports indicate that Ferdinand Piech's sudden departure as chairman of the Volkswagen Group supervisory board came after a failed attempt to supplant CEO Martin Winterkorn. But the bigger question now is who will take his place. Continue reading Piech's dismissal from VW came after failed coup to oust Winterkorn Piech's dismissal from VW came after failed coup to oust Winterkorn originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Apr 2015 11:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1EJnoJb

With Volkswagen participating in so many forms of Motorsport around the world, it’s often difficult to keep track of their performance. Luckily for us, Volkswagen Motorsport goes through the trouble of rounding up all of the key information from their various race series, and puts it all in one press release. Let’s get started. ADAC GT Masters Oschersleben: former Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup champions impress South Africans Kelvin van der Linde and Jordan Lee Pepper proved they are successful on the racetracks of this world when they won the title in the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup in 2013 and 2014. The Volkswagen alumni have now both impressed with top-ten results for Audi at the opening round of the ADAC GT Masters in Oschersleben (D). Pepper, racing alongside Nicki Thiim (DK) finished eighth in race one, while van der Linde and his driving partner Stefan Wackerbauer (D) came home sixth in race two. Both van der Linde and Pepper lined up in an Audi R8 LMS ultra for the C. Abt Racing ...

The 2015 FIA World Rallycross Championship is officially underway, with a Volkswagen driver taking first place at the event.  Volkswagen Sweden’s Johan Kristoffersson beat out last year’s champion and former WRC ace Petter Solberg for the win in Portugal, getting this season off to the best start possible.  FIA World Rallycross Championship action picks up again next week at Hockenheimring. Read the full Press Release below. Sweden’s Johan Kristoffersson has won this weekend’s Bompiso Rallycross of Portugal, round one of the FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy, after a dominant display in his Volkswagen Team Sweden Polo RX Supercar.  Reigning World RX Champion Petter Solberg clinched the runner-up spot and Timmy Hansen finished third for Team Peugeot-Hansen. Kristoffersson – an accomplished racing driver having won the Scandinavian Touring Car Championship (STCC) and Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia – lined up on the front row along Solberg for...

Filed under: Frankfurt Motor Show , Volkswagen , Hatchback , Performance The Volkswagen Golf R 400 is currently under development, according to the company's powertrain chief, with a Frankfurt debut looking likely. Continue reading VW Golf R 400 reportedly green-lit (again) VW Golf R 400 reportedly green-lit (again) originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 26 Apr 2015 11:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1J0Jchl