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Filed under: Green , 2016 Geneva Motor Show , Volkswagen , Convertible , Crossover , Concept Cars Don't let the topless design distract you. The T-Cross Breeze concept previews Volkswagen's new, smallest crossover. Continue reading Volkswagen T-Cross Breeze is a new CUV disguised as a convertible Volkswagen T-Cross Breeze is a new CUV disguised as a convertible originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Mar 2016 02:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1RCzG9j

Design and digitalization become one unit: three new “Volkswagen Group Future Centers” in Europe, Asia and California. CEO Matthias Müller: “We are realigning our Group Design for the digital era.” Head of Digitalization Johann Jungwirth: “Volkswagen Group will become a leading mobility provider by 2025.” Emissions issue: recall campaign in Europe successfully started. The Volkswagen Group is sending a clear message about the mobility of the future from the Geneva International Motor Show. CEO Matthias Müller announced three new “Volkswagen Group Future Centers” in Europe, Asia and California at the Group Night event. Designers and digitalization experts will work together on the car of the future at these centers. “We are realigning our Group Design for the digital era”, Müller said. In addition, an “autonomous driving” offensive has been started with the aim of bringing this core technology to market maturity faster than the competition. These two key strategic decisions und

[ See image gallery at www.vwvortex.com ] Each year before the Geneva Motor Show’s opening day, the Volkswagen Group holds a special preview for us media folk, giving us an early look at what can be expected once the event officially kicks off.   This year Volkswagen did not disappoint, although there was a noticeable shift from the larger off-site productions of years past, moving to a much more intimate, small scale event.  Still, Volkswagen rolled out more than a few noticeable new models and concepts that we will be going over in the next few days. For the time being, check out our full gallery above, and keep an eye on this space for updates throughout the week. The post Gallery: Volkswagen Group Night appeared first on VWVortex . from VWVortex http://ift.tt/1QQu9io via IFTTT

[ See image gallery at www.vwvortex.com ] Newly developed PHIDEON will be launched on the Chinese market in 2016 Design combines sumptuous elegance with impressive dynamics Ten key facts – the PHIDEON in keywords The Volkswagen PHIDEON is an all-new high-end saloon in the premium segment in China. The innovative PHIDEON is positioned above the Passat and the Magotan, which is available in China. The five meter sedan is characterized by an extremely elegant yet dynamic body design. With its distinctive front end, the PHIDEON paves the way for the future design of Volkswagen’s top-of-the-range sedans. The new PHIDEON was developed in Germany with the assistance of VW’s Chinese partner SAIC Volkswagen. It will be launched in China in the third quarter of 2016. The car will be offered with high-efficiency TSI engines (turbocharged petrol engines) and a plug-in hybrid drivetrain is also planned. In Geneva, Volkswagen will unveil the flagship model in the series: the four-wheel dr

Filed under: 2016 Geneva Motor Show , Volkswagen , China , Sedan , Luxury Volkswagen's new Phideon luxury sedan is developed specifically for the high-end Chinese sedan segment. It debuts this week at the Geneva Motor Show. Continue reading Volkswagen Phideon is like a China-only Phaeton Volkswagen Phideon is like a China-only Phaeton originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Feb 2016 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1TikzWh

[ See image gallery at www.vwvortex.com ] The Chiron is the world’s most powerful, fastest, most luxurious and most exclusive production super sports car With the Chiron, Bugatti has made the best even better The Chiron is the world’s first production sports car with 1,500 HP With torque of 1,600 Nm between 2,000 and 6,000 rpm, the Chiron offers maximum performance with outstanding control in all speed ranges Maximum speed: 420 km/h, limited for road travel The Chiron is ready for a new world speed record Acceleration: from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 2.5 seconds The Chiron is limited to a series of 500 units Market launch in autumn 2016 Basic price: €2.4 million net Advance orders have already been received for one third of the total production Unique market position thanks to the unprecedented combination of ultimate performance with exclusive design and comfort The Chiron embodies Bugatti’s new design language Bugatti is celebrating a world premiere at the Geneva Inte

—   Alexander Faupel recognized during Chattanooga E-Week — Chattanooga, Tn.  – In a ceremony at the Chattanoogan on Thursday night, the Chattanooga Engineers Society presented Alexander Faupel with the 2016 Chattanooga Area E-Week Young Engineer of the Year award. Faupel started his career as an Engineering Associate at the North American Engineering and Planning Center (EPC) last summer taking responsibility for exterior glass and plastic parts development. Earlier in his career he spent three months with Volkswagen in Germany to support the Midsize SUV project. “Congratulations to Alex. We are very proud and happy to have him on the EPC team,” says Dr. Matthias Erb, Executive Vice President of Engineering and Planning. “Volkswagen keeps attracting young talents who help us in our ongoing effort to develop vehicles specifically for the US market.” Alexander Faupel received his Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee in 2015. The

We already know that Volkswagen will be bringing a long wheelbase version of it’s new Tiguan to the states, but as of now, we’ve yet to see where exactly that extra length will come from.  In a recent rendering from Theophilus Chin, the so-called “automotive manipulator” takes a stab at just how that longer vehicle might look. By hiding those extra few inches in the rear door and cargo area, Chin has come up with a design that not only looks production ready, but downright large.  We’ve been hearing that the interior of the new Tiguan is quite spacious in production form, and by that metric, the US-spec long wheelbase version should feel cavernous.  The latest rumors suggest that this longer Tiguan will appear in Paris for this year’s Paris Motor Show.  As Volkswagen is admittedly a bit behind the curve when it comes to the SUV marketplace here in America, we’ll be watching this one quite closely. The post Rendered: Seven Passenger Volkswagen Tiguan appeared first on VWVortex . f

[ See image gallery at www.vwvortex.com ] German tuning firm MTM has taken a completely new approach to optimization for their latest T6 Transporter, adding an 42hp electric motor to the rear of the vehicle in addition to the usual combustion engine upgrades.  In this case, the Geneva-bound T6 e-motion’s 2.0 TDI power plant is the recipient of a software tune that boosts output to 240hp, making total output a combined 282hp.  MTM says the truck will sprint to 62mph in about eight seconds, which while not the fastest we’ve ever seen, is quite impressive for a vehicle of this size and shape. Not seen in the press photos are the T6 e-motion’s massive 405mm rotors, and 20″ MTM Bimota wheels.  More than just about performance, this concept gives us what could possibly be the future of performance modification, blending traditional power tweaks with electric propulsion systems in order to improve both performance and efficiency. The T6 e-motion will be on display at this year’s Geneva Mot

We are excited to announce the addition of another performance brand to our lineup. Celebrating its 40th year in 2016, Tarox Performance Brakes offer high-performance, multi-piston brake kit solutions, as well as performance rotors and pad upgrades for OEM applications. The higher-than-typical piston count found on Tarox kits translate to excellent brake pedal modulation and low-speed braking feel, this also allows for a slimmer caliper profile for better wheel clearance. Tarox brake rotors are available in a number of surface finishes to suit your desired style or application. Also, all Tarox rotors are heat treated and hand finished for an ultimately flat surface. Brake pad compounds are offered to road, track day, and full race use. Lastly, custom caliper colors are available for all big brake systems. Currently, the following Sport and Super Sport brake upgrades are listed for MK5/6/7 Golf, GTI, Golf R, Jetta, GLI, Passat, CC, Eos, MK2 Beetle, MK2 Audi TT, and MK2 A3 applicat

 100th WRC start: Ogier/Ingrassia aim to mark the occasion with a win Mikkelsen/Jæger are closest challengers, good starting position for Latvala/Anttila Run of victories: Volkswagen can equal own record in the highlands of Central Mexico Wolfsburg (26 February 2016). The air gets thinner as you approach the summit: this is an apt description of the situation at round three of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). Reigning champions and current World Championship leaders Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F), and second-placed Andreas Mikkelsen/Anders Jæger (N/N), are facing a stern test at the “Roof of the World Rally Championship”. At the Rally Mexico (3-6 March) they will be starting from first and second place on the tricky gravel stages in Central Mexico. Their Volkswagen team-mates Jari-Matti Latvala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN) are eighth onto the route, and all share a common goal: to secure a fourth consecutive win for Volkswagen at extreme heights of up to 2,746 metres a

(Herndon, VA)  – VW Credit, Inc. (“VCI”) announced today that it has closed a new $9 billion credit facility (“Facility”). The new Facility is an asset backed loan that VCI has established to support the growth of the U.S. portfolio. It will be secured by both lease and loan assets and will be used for general corporate purposes. The Facility attracted a strong level of interest during syndication which underscores the strong support that VCI enjoys from its relationship bank group. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as sole structuring agent and lead arranger for this transaction together with a syndicate of 11 lenders. The post VW Credit, Inc. Closes US $9 Billion Credit Facility With Consortium of Banks appeared first on VWVortex . from VWVortex http://ift.tt/1KWZYDZ via IFTTT

Four-door 2016 Golf family models earn the overall 5-Star Rating from NHTSA Other 5-Star VW models: Passat, Jetta, Beetle Coupe and Golf family 2-doors Herndon, VA  —  Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the 2016 Golf, Golf GTI, Golf R and Golf SportWagen four-door models have earned a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which runs the government’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), and has provided consumers with vehicle safety information since 1978. These Golf family models join the Passat, Jetta, Beetle coupe and their two-door brethren as 2016 Volkswagen models that have an overall 5-Star Rating. NHTSA’s NCAP provides front, side, and rollover crash test ratings, all aimed at helping consumers in making their vehicle purchasing decisions. The rating results are relayed to consumers using an easily recognizable star rating system from one to five, with five being the best a vehicle can achieve. For details,

Filed under: Government/Legal , Volkswagen , Emissions , Diesel District Court Judge Charles Breyer has given VW less than a month to deliver a fix for the nearly 600,000 TDI vehicles in violation of emission regulations. Continue reading VW has until March 24 for TDI fix, judge says VW has until March 24 for TDI fix, judge says originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2016 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/24td4PM

[ See image gallery at www.vwvortex.com ] The ABT T6 anniversary edition: there are always possibilities Last year, a car with a real personality turned 65. But even older than the Volkswagen van, which has conquered the whole world, is ABT Sportsline , having provided “traditional innovation” for 120 years now. “The Volkswagen van has been with us for a very long time – as our team bus in motorsports or for tuning,” says Hans-Jürgen Abt . For the CEO, the new T6 in particular is more than just an ordinary van. The latest model is really quite something, especially after having been “ ABTed” . The special anniversary edition, to be seen at the Geneva Motor Show, has 235 hp (173 kW) instead of the serial 204 PS (150 kW). The 2l turbo diesel’s torque stands at 490 Nm and can tow a lot, really. Also available is the 2l TDI with now 180 hp (132 kW). And the anniversary edition, which can also be ordered based on the Audi Q3 and Audi TT in a similar design, does not only show the exclu

Air Lift Performance, a leader in high-performance air suspension systems, has taken air management technology to the next level with the introduction of the new Air Lift Performance 3H system. A powerful, reliable height and pressure system, 3H is the most advanced product ever created by Air Lift Performance. A result of three years of development and testing, the new 3H system combines pressure-based control with ride- height sensing technology to factor both height and pressure together, so the desired ride height can be achieved without radical differences in pressure. With up to five custom presets, the system quickly adjusts to and maintains height and/or pressure with the push of a button. Air Lift Performance 3P uses pressure based sensing technology only, so it doesn’t include the height components that come with 3H, but is upgradable. These incredibly accurate air management systems come with a controller, but can also be controlled by the newly available Android app on

[ See image gallery at www.vwvortex.com ] Pickup trucks are as American as apple pie.  V8-swaps equally so.  So then it makes sense that MTM, a German tuning firm, would put a V8 in a German pickup to display at an event in Switzerland… right? Ok, maybe not.  But no matter which way you cut it, MTM’s Amarok V8 Passion Desert is certainly an interesting proposition, using Volkswagen’s 4.2 TDI and a host of interior and exterior upgrades to create an extremely enticing package.  And with 430hp and nearly 700 ft-lbs of torque on tap, the Amarok Passion Desert is something we’d gladly park in our garage. The complete package as it appears here can be had for an eye-watering $218,230, due in part to the $104,281 V8 conversion, and $20,504 interior treatment.  Check out additional images of the truck above, and keep an eye out for additional coverage of the 2016 Geneva Motor Show next week. The post Geneva 2016: MTM V8-Swaps a Volkswagen Amarok appeared first on VWVortex . from VWVor

Dr. Münch paves the way for the Wirtschaftswunder era Employees are the focus of his commitment Production of the Volkswagen Saloon was begun in December 1945 under British control. On February 26th, 1946 the British Board of Control installed commercial lawyer Dr. Hermann Münch as the Chief Trustee. On June 17th, 1946 Münch was additionally appointed to the newly created post of General Director. Hermann Münch was born on March 20th, 1885 in the town of Iserlohn in Westphalia. After leaving school and studying law, he worked in lawyers’ offices and as an industrial lawyer. The doctor of laws and self-proclaimed opponent of National Socialism was engaged by Volkswagenwerk GmbH to establish sound structures and provide clearly defined assignment of roles. In his dual role, Münch worked closely with Major Ivan Hirst, the Senior Resident Officer appointed by the British Military Government, as well as with the company’s Works Council, which had been elected for the first time in No

We’ve quickly become fans of the European Hillclimb Championship due to it’s mix of high power naturally-aspirated engines and purpose-built wide body kits.  But we’ve always wondered what would happen if you put one of these high strung cars on a traditional circuit track with little elevation change.  Thankfully a video showing just that has appeared on YouTube, and unsurprisingly enough, the results are quite good. Watch the clip above as this 16 valve powered Mk1 Scirocco blasts around Modena Circuit, and be sure to turn the speakers up- there’s nothing quite like the sound produced by a 16 valve with individual throttle bodies. The post Video: Hillclimb Scirocco Laps Modena Racetrack appeared first on VWVortex . from VWVortex http://ift.tt/1QgK4RH via IFTTT

At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Ericsson and Scania announced joint research efforts to accelerate the connectivity of commercial vehicles and infrastructure. Ericsson and Scania are convinced that advances in communications technologies and future deployments of 5G networks will enable improvements in the transport of people and cargo. “We’ve been speaking about introducing vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications for quite some time but now it’s really taking off,” says Håkan Schildt, Director of Strategy and Business Development at Scania’s Connected Services and Solutions business unit. “We now see greater prospects for reliable communications through mobile networks.” New developments in LTE and 5G standardization have created opportunities for dedicated vehicle-to-vehicle communications using the mobile network while minimizing risks of unpredictability and latency. Scania has pioneered platooning concepts with truck and trailer combinations

Icon of the music scene and Volkswagen get together to develop a new premium sound system New up! and Polo to be launched soon as strong sounding special editions with 300 watts and seven loudspeakers Two genuine trendsetters with rich sound are all set to make waves in the small car segment. The overall concept of the ‘up! beats’ as well as the ‘Polo beats’ is defined by impressive sound. Both of the new models feature a 300 W premium sound system from the American audio specialists BeatsAudioTM, promising a state-of-the-art sound experience. Jürgen Stackmann, member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Passenger Cars responsible for Sales, Marketing and After Sales, explains: “Hardly any other brand name stands for the attitude to life of generation Facebook like ‘Beats’. The strong brand image of ‘Beats’ helps us to address a younger target group. In addition, the new up! stands for modern mobility and entertainment.” And now two new special editions from Volkswagen being

Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Videos , Chrysler , Tesla , Volkswagen , Alternative Fuels , Electric , Natural Gas Take a virtual reality tour of the Tesla Model X. LG Chem's battery for Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is engineered and built in Michigan. VW debuts CNG-powered Caddy with DSG. Continue reading Recharge Wrap-up: VW Caddy TGI BlueMotion, VR tour of Tesla Model X Recharge Wrap-up: VW Caddy TGI BlueMotion, VR tour of Tesla Model X originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Feb 2016 07:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1WKXmti

With just a few days left before the opening of this year’s Geneva Motor Show, a countdown has appeared on Bugatti’s website, counting down to the moment when the manufacturer “breaks new dimensions.”  This, of course, refers to when the brand will introduce it’s successor to the highly successful (they did sell each and every one made) Veyron, the Chiron.  Said to be producing somewhere near 1500 horsepower and more than 1000 ft-lbs of torque, this hypercar is destined to break records in both speed and retail price. The latest gossip tells us that the model will come in both coupe and targa variants, and will be produced at a rate of about 100 per year.  Starting somewhere north of $2 million, the Chiron, like the Veyron before it, will be reserved for the most affluent among us.  We should all be so lucky. The post Geneva 2016: Chiron Countdown Appears on Bentley Website appeared first on VWVortex . from VWVortex http://ift.tt/1T7NegE via IFTTT

Smartphone transmits content wirelessly to the infotainment system New technology debuts at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Presentation at co-developer RealVNC’s stand ŠKODA enhances car-smartphone networking: the brand is presenting their new Wireless MirrorLink prototype technology, developed in partnership with RealVNC, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. The system transfers content wirelessly from the phone to the infotainment system. Nowadays, almost all ŠKODA models – from the Fabia to the Superb – feature the optional MirrorLink technology, which is widely supported on Android OS handsets, and is compatible with smart devices made by Samsung, LG, Sony, HTC and others. ŠKODA has integrated this technology into the SmartLink package, which also includes Android Auto and Apple Car Play. The connection between the smartphone and the ŠKODA infotainment system (from Bolero upwards) is currently via a cable. ŠKODA is now introducing their new Wireless Mirr

[ See image gallery at www.vwvortex.com ] There is absolutely no doubting that Bentley’s Continental GT has been a huge success for the brand, so when the time finally comes for a replacement, it better be good.  Our friends at CarPix send over this shots taken by Autogespot.nl of what appears to be just that- an extremely aggressive reimagining of Bentley’s current GT. Said to resurface as something akin to the EXP 10 Speed 6 concept from last year’s Geneva Motor Show, the next GT will ride atop the MSB platform, which it will share with Volkswagen Group stablemate Porsche.  Making things just a bit more interesting, the GT will retain it’s 600hp W12 power plant as well as the ‘base’ V8, meaning that this Continental should be quite an exciting drive at the limit.  We imagine the plug-in technology will come somewhere down the line, but likely not for another year or so. The reveal of the next generation Bentley Continental GT is still a ways off, but we’ll forward you any news as

Filed under: Rumormill , Audi , Volkswagen Last year, we reported that Audi was exploring other engines for the R8. This report may confirm the V6 is coming, along with other interesting tidbits. Continue reading Leaked Audi product roadmap may confirm R8 with V6 engine Leaked Audi product roadmap may confirm R8 with V6 engine originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Feb 2016 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1TE0DNc

• He succeeds Stephan Winkelmann, who was responsible for the Sant’Agata Bolognese company’s major turnaround Stefano Domenicali will become the new President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini on March 15, 2016. He succeeds Stephan Winkelmann, who will take over as CEO of sports Audi affiliate quattro GmbH. “Over the past eleven years Stephan Winkelmann has transformed Lamborghini into a global leader in the manufacture of super sports cars. His successor, who also possesses a wealth of experience in this area, will be continuing this success,” says Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board Management of AUDI AG and Chairman of the Administrative Board of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.. Stefano Domenicali, born on 11 May 1965 in Imola, graduated in 1991 after studying business administration at the University of Bologna and began his professional career in finance with Ferrari. In 1993 he moved to Scuderia Ferrari, where he took over as Head of Business Planning. He was also director of

[ See image gallery at www.vwvortex.com ] When it comes to the hyper-elegant one-of-a-kind MANSORY J.S. 1 Edition based on the Lamborghini Aventador 750-4 Superveloce, it’s not just about the look. It’s really about the feeling. The exclusive carbon-clad street-hugger enthuses every car devotee. Among them is London art dealer and multi-billionaire James Stunt: the J.S.1 Edition designed just as he wanted it and stamped with his initials is the ultimate fulfillment of his automotive dreams. Ultra-light, high strength and top-class – carbon is ideal for the automotive work of art that we call the J.S.1 Edition by MANSORY. The refined and enhanced-performance Lamborghini Aventador 750-4 Superveloce is a daunting road-cruising projectile built like a stealth bomber: black, wide, flat, angular and breathtakingly fast. Its owner, London multi-billionaire James Stunt, is always surrounded by bodyguards and a crowd of paparazzi – when, for instance, he parks one of his numerous automotive ge

[ See image gallery at www.vwvortex.com ] Bentley’s pinnacle model range now comprises Mulsanne, Mulsanne Speed and Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase models Mulsanne is the ultimate statement of Bentley’s craftsmanship and automotive artistry Elegantly executed styling revisions give Bentley’s flagship a fresh, modern presence New state-of-the-art chassis technologies deliver world’s most refined ride and effortless comfort Innovative and advanced on-board technology – cutting-edge features with trademark exquisite luxury Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase provides a first-class air-travel experience for the road Airline-style rear seats are the new benchmark in passenger comfort New Mulsanne range to make global debut at 86 th  Geneva Motor Show ( Crewe ) Bentley Motors is today announcing full details of its new Mulsanne – the ultimate expression of British automotive luxury. Handcrafted in Crewe, England, by a team of highly skilled artisans, the Mulsanne is the flagship of the Bentl