Press Releases
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30 December 2009
Audi boss Stadler: "We aim to achieve further growth in 2010"
Audi is making a lively start to 2010. The brand will launch eight new models in the course of the next twelve months. And Audi is also keeping its foot on the gas pedal in terms of investments...
28 December 2009
Audi continues to invest strongly in the future
Audi will continue to invest heavily in new products and forward-looking technologies in the future: plans for 2009 through 2012 envisage total investments of 7.3 billion euros for fixed assets...
22 December 2009
Volkswagen Group of America Announces New Vice Presidents for Group and Brand Communications; Government Relations
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. today announced two personnel additions to the Volkswagen brand and the Volkswagen Group's management team...
22 December 2009
Audi ranks within ALG top 3 luxury brands for 2010
The Audi S5 provides the best residual values to its owners, more than other luxury sports cars, according to ALG. The Audi brand also ranks among the top 3 luxury brands...
21 December 2009
Audi R8 wins second "Most Wanted" award from Edmunds' InsideLine.com editors
The Audi R8 V10 captured the 2010 "Most Wanted" award from the editors of Edmunds' InsideLine.com. As one of six vehicles to win this accolade...
21 December 2009
Two Audi FSI engines make Ward's "10 Best Engines" list for 2010
Audi earned top honors for two engines on the respected "10 Best Engines" list from the editor of Ward's AutoWorld...
18 December 2009
Winners of the 2009 Audi quattro Cup have been determined
From A like Australia to U like Uruguay: At the world finale of the Audi quattro Cup in Sydney the best amateur golfers from 44 nations played for victory in the prestigious tournament...
16 December 2009
Justin Timberlake new Audi brand ambassador
Justin Timberlake will act as an Audi brand ambassador starting in 2010. The entertainer will play the leading role in an exceptional Audi A1 Internet campaign to be launched in the spring of 2010...
16 December 2009
It's a VW Winter Wunderland!
Volkswagen of America, Inc. is excited to offer customers a fun and playful way to get discounts on essential winter season parts...
16 December 2009
The New Passat CC R-Line Now Available for Order in Europe
R-Line equipment is already offered on seven Volkswagen models. Now the Passat CC is getting a sportier touch. Orders are now being taken for the four-door coupé with R-Line package...
15 December 2009
AUDI AG: solar power from factory roof
AUDI AG sets new standards in the field of photovoltaics. On its plant premises in Ingolstadt, the car manufacturer has made numerous roofs available for practical testing...
15 December 2009
Volkswagen "Racing Under Green" Trailer and Broadcast Details Released
Beginning January 18, the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup documentary, "Racing Under Green" will begin airing on the Discovery Communications networks...
14 December 2009
The New Polo BlueMotion - Orders Now Being Taken
The redesigned Polo BlueMotion that celebrated its world premiere at this year’s Geneva Motor Show can be ordered now. The world’s most fuel-efficient five-seater impresses...
11 December 2009
Volkswagen Group Reports 19.1 Percent Growth in Deliveries in November
The Volkswagen Group reported its strongest growth in global vehicles deliveries so far this year in November. An increase of 19.1 percent to 531,300 (November 2008: 446,000)* vehicles...
10 December 2009
Volkswagen Announces "Racing Under Green" Broadcast Schedule
In motorsports, there's more to the action than what's seen on the track by fans. Beginning the week of January 18, all of the behind-the-scenes drama of the country's only professional clean diesel...
10 December 2009
New Audi Corporate Design Receives Award
AUDI AG has won the renowned prize of the German Designer Club. In the competition for “Good Design” the Ingolstadt car maker’s refined corporate design took the prize...
10 December 2009
Audi is the Most Creative Premium Brand
AUDI AG has taken first place in HORIZONT's creativity ranking. The trade journal for marketing and advertising annually selects Germany's most imaginative companies and brands...
08 December 2009
Volkswagen's Investment In Chattanooga Continues To Grow
As the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga continues to take shape on the landscape at Enterprise South with amazing speed, so too does the investment of Volkswagen continue...
08 December 2009
Audi Opts for New Prototype Racing Series
In 2010, the DTM, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the customer sport program with the Audi R8 LMS will again be the three cornerstones of AUDI AG's motorsport commitment...
08 December 2009
The New Tiguan Track & Avenue
Volkswagen is extending its Tiguan model range with a special edition: the Tiguan Track & Avenue. High-end materials predominate in its interior; on the exterior subtle body modifications....
08 December 2009
AUDI AG: November sales figures 8.9 percent above preceding year
In November AUDI AG delivered around 82,750 cars to customers – 8.9 percent more than in the preceding month (2008: 75,965)...
07 December 2009
Volkswagen takes 49.9 percent stake in Porsche AG
Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft has today taken a 49.9 percent stake in Porsche AG. The next important step on the way towards the integrated automotive group with Porsche...
07 December 2009
Bentley Continental Supersports Adds Recyclability to its Green Credentials
The new Continental Supersports, the first Bentley to use FlexFuel technology which enables it to run on E85 biofuel, gasoline or any combination of these two fuels...
04 December 2009
Volkswagen Shareholders Authorize Issue of New Preferred Shares
The shareholders of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft adopted the resolution proposed by the Supervisory Board and the Board of Management authorizing the issue...
04 December 2009
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger visits Audi e-tron at the Los Angeles Auto Show
Today at the LA Auto Show, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger paid a special visit to the Audi booth to review firsthand the Audi e-tron fully electric concept study model firsthand...
03 December 2009
Audi A3 TDI Named 2010 Green Car of the Year
Green and performance luxury needn’t be mutually exclusive concepts. That’s a core belief at Audi. Today, that philosophy paid off with the all-new A3 TDI...
03 December 2009
Volkswagen Announces World Premiere of the Up! Lite Concept Car at 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show
Volkswagen of America, Inc. is proud to announce the world premiere of the groundbreaking Up! Lite concept car at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show...
03 December 2009
Volkswagen Announces 2010 Jetta TDI Cup Schedule
With the second successful season of the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup in the rearview mirror, series officials have begun making preparations for the 2010 season...
03 December 2009
Lamborghini debuts Los Angeles Fashion Boutique
Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., today welcomed customers, VIPs and Lamborghini executives to the exclusive grand opening...
03 December 2009
Responsibility for the environment: "Oak Forest" research project
36,000 oak trees have been planted. Together they constitute a scientific experiment unlike any other in Germany: Together with the Bavarian State Forestry and...
02 December 2009
Volkswagen Announces the 2010 New Beetle Coupe and New Beetle Convertible Final Editions
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the 2010 New Beetle and New Beetle convertible Final Editions, which will mark the last of Volkswagen’s current generation of the iconic models...
02 December 2009
Audi's Q7 TDI clean diesel wins Earth, Wind & Power(SM) environmental award
Audi's Q7 TDI, its first clean diesel vehicle to hit U.S. streets this year is turning heads, most recently with a nod from the Earth, Wind & Power Awards...
02 December 2009
Audi A5 named 2010 "Best Resale Value Award" luxury car winner by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com
The 2010 Audi A5 emerged as a double winner in the 2010 Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards Tuesday night, demonstrating that the true value of Audi engineering...
01 December 2009
Bentley Motors Prepares All-New Flagship Mulsanne for Launch in 2010
Bentley Motors today announced more details of its all-new flagship motorcar, the Mulsanne, following successful debuts at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in August...
01 December 2009
Five Safety Awards for Volkswagen in the USA and Europe
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the USA has just named four Volkswagen models as "TOP SAFETY PICKs 2010"...
01 December 2009
Audi November sales maintain record share pace
Audi today reported November U.S. sales of 6,810 luxury performance cars and SUVs, a result that maintained the Audi share of U.S. imported luxury vehicle sale at record levels so far this year...
01 December 2009
Volkswagen of America Announces November Sales
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported November 2009 sales of 16,250 total units, representing a 13.7 percent increase over November 2008...
28 November 2009
Audi TT RS and R8 5.2 FSI are "Sports Cars of the Year 2009"
The Audi TT RS is "Sports Car of the Year 2009" in the category "Production Coupés." The R8 5.2 FSI wins the title for production supercars...
27 November 2009
Bentley appoints new Worldwide PR Director
Bentley Motors is pleased to confirm the appointment of Michael Hawes as the new Worldwide Director of PR...
27 November 2009
World premiere of new Audi A8 in Miami
World premiere, take two: Only one day after the world premiere of the new Audi A8 on November 30 to international media representatives, Audi will present its brand flagship...
25 November 2009
"Family Silver": Audi Tradition celebrates Silver Arrows' 75th anniversary at Audi museum mobile
"Family Silver - the Auto Union Silver Arrows and their Rivals": never before has the Audi museum mobile displayed such valuable items in an exhibition...
25 November 2009
Triple win for Audi in "Auto Trophy"
Readers of the motoring magazine "Auto Zeitung" have voted three Audi models top of their classes in the "Auto Trophy 2009." More than 104,000 readers took part in the poll...
24 November 2009
Volkswagen Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Passat, CC and Tiguan Outrank the Competition in Strategic Vision's 2009 Total Value Index™ (TVI)
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that five of its vehicles have received top ratings from buyers in Strategic Vision's 2009 Total Value Index™ (TVI)...
20 November 2009
20 years of TDI engines from Audi - trailblazing technology with a great future
Audi is celebrating another very special anniversary in 2009: the 20th birthday of TDI technology. In the fall of 1989, the Audi 100 2.5 TDI...
20 November 2009
Lamborghini super sportscars at 2010 Pirelli calendar worldwide première (PDF)
Automobili Lamborghini and Pirelli, once again in partnership: the House of the Raging Bull's super sportscars were among the luxury vehicles chosen by the tyre manufacturer...
20 November 2009
Christian Klingler and Rupert Stadler to join Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
The Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft has appointed Christian Klingler (41) and Rupert Stadler (46) to the Group Board of Management...
20 November 2009
Dr. Arno Antlitz to succeed Lothar Sander as member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen brand
Dr. Arno Antlitz (39) is to succeed Lothar Sander as the member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen brand with responsibility for Controlling and Accounting...
20 November 2009
Volkswagen Group Continues Long-Term Growth Strategy
The Volkswagen Group's Automotive Division will invest around €25.8 billion in the coming three years. Investments in property, plant and equipment will account for €19.9 billion...
20 November 2009
Volkswagen Supervisory Board approves contracts of implementation relating to comprehensive agreement with Porsche
The Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft took a further important step towards the creation of an integrated automotive group with Porsche...
18 November 2009
Volkswagen 2010 Jetta, Golf, Passat, and Tiguan Honored With TOP SAFETY PICK Awards From the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Four 2010 Volkswagen models - the brand-leading Jetta sedan, the all-new Golf four-door, the stylish Passat sedan, and the nimble Tiguan...
18 November 2009
Backgrounder on the Autonomous Audi TTS
What once seemed to be the stuff of science fiction – a car that can safely operate without direct input from a driver – is rapidly moving from the realm of science fiction toward reality...
18 November 2009
Audi Celebrates 'The Art of Progress' on Miami Beach with World-premiere of the new Audi A8
Audi today announced that the culmination of its 100th anniversary celebration will be held at the world's most important art and design fairs, Design Miami/...
18 November 2009
Audi of America Announces TRUTH IN MOTION: THE U.S. SKI TEAM'S ROAD TO VANCOUVER
As part of its continued support of the U.S. Ski Team, Audi of America today announced that it has commissioned a documentary film, Truth in Motion...
16 November 2009
VOLKSWAGEN's Chattanooga operations have received more than 65,000 applications for various positions
Volkswagen has received more than 65,000 applications in total as the company closed its application line for production team member positions on Sunday, November 15th...
13 November 2009
Audi turns to social media for inspiration during 2009 Los Angeles Design Challenge
Audi today released the final social media video installment documenting behind-the-scenes considerations that shaped its entries in this year's Los Angeles Design Challenge...
12 November 2009
Volkswagen Group of America Invests $125 Million for New Dealer Storefronts in New York City
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. announced today that it is investing in flagship Audi and Volkswagen dealerships in New York City...
12 November 2009
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Champion headed to Europe in 2010
After dominating the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup season, Timmy Megenbier has announced that he will travel to Europe to race a full season in the newly-announced Volkswagen Scirocco Cup...
11 November 2009
Designed by Bentley — Exclusively for Bentley
Bentley Motors has launched a new collection of accessories highlighting the British company's design and craftsmanship skills...
11 November 2009
Volkswagen GTI Named 2010 AUTOMOBILE Magazine Automobile of the Year
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that its all-new sixth generation GTI has been named the 2010 AUTOMOBILE Magazine Automobile of the Year...
11 November 2009
Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann appointed Group Chief Officer for Electric Traction and General Representative
The Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft has appointed Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann (48) as the Group Chief Officer for Electric Traction...
11 November 2009
Audi supports bid of Wittelsbacher Ausgleichsfonds
The aim of staging the Ryder Cup in Germany in 2018 for the first time since its inaugural event in 1927 is an ambitious one. Audi supports the bid of the Wittelsbacher Ausgleichsfonds...
09 November 2009
It Pays to Play: Ohio Resident Wins Limited-Edition Volkswagen GTI MkVI by Playing Real Racing GTI Mobile App
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that Joseph Chase of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio was the first to win one of six, limited-edition GTI MkVI vehicles...
09 November 2009
Audi upgrades annual sales target to 925,000 cars
AUDI AG sold around 82,750 cars in October, 0.4 percent more than in the prior-year month (2008: 82,436). From January through October, Audi sold some 787,900 cars...
05 November 2009
Audi R8 LMS surpasses all expectations
At the end of the 2009 motorsport season AUDI AG cannot only be pleased with the successful title defense in the DTM. The Audi R8 LMS made a convincing showing...
05 November 2009
Bugatti presents 16C Galibier Concept in Los Angeles
What was revealed at the climax of Bugatti’s centenary celebrations in September at its headquarters in Molsheim, was today presented to customers and opinion-makers in Los Angeles...
04 November 2009
Volkswagen Credit's Move to Paperless Invoice Statements Generates Donations for the Volkswagen Carbon Neutral Project
Volkswagen Credit, Inc. (VCI) today announced the launch of their eco-friendly "Drive Paperless" program. For each paperless statement enrollment, VCI is contributing...
04 November 2009
Audi's Truth in 24 microsite receives Catalyst Interactive Advertising Award
The microsite designed to promote Truth in 24, the full-length NFL Films/Intersport documentary on the Audi Le Mans racing program, won a prestigious Catalyst Interactive Advertising Award...
04 November 2009
Jetta TDI Cup 'Street' Edition Racing Into Dealer Showrooms Soon
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the Jetta TDI Cup "Street" Edition will be available in dealer showrooms January 2010...
04 November 2009
Advance sales for Passat BlueMotion now underway
Never before has Volkswagen had so many fuel-efficient and clean models in its range – now ten more new ready-to-order variants are joining the list...
03 November 2009
Audi reports its third-best October for U.S. sales
Audi today reported October sales in the U.S. of 7,358 luxury performance cars and SUVs, a result that approached the all-time October record set by the brand a year earlier...
03 November 2009
Volkswagen of America Announces October Sales
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported October 2009 sales of 17,037 total units, representing a 7.2 percent increase over October 2008...
02 November 2009
Volkswagen Reaches an Important Milestone in Building Chattanooga Plant
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC. has started installing the first equipment in its new plant at Enterprise South, Chattanooga, TN...
30 October 2009
Audi Group continues to defy crisis in 3rd quarter: operating profit of EUR 348 million
Audi has shrugged off the effects of the global economic crisis and again posted a clear operating profit of EUR 348 million in the third quarter of the current fiscal year...
29 October 2009
VW Group Board of Management, International Metalworkers' Federation and VW employee representatives sign Global Labor Charter
As the first employer, the Volkswagen Group has adopted a "Global Labor Charter". The Charter sets out binding minimum standards for the entire Group...
29 October 2009
Volkswagen honors best apprentices worldwide
The Volkswagen Group today presented its "Best Apprentice Award" to young achievers from all over the world. The award for outstanding professional competence...
29 October 2009
Audi to present AFI FEST 2009 in Hollywood
"AFI FEST 2009 presented by Audi," the longest running Los Angeles-based film festival, opens Friday with Audi as its presenting sponsor for the sixth consecutive year...
29 October 2009
Volkswagen Group generates €1.5 billion operating profit in first nine months
Despite the ongoing difficult macroeconomic environment, the Volkswagen Group generated a clearly positive operating profit of €1.5 billion in the first nine months...
26 October 2009
To the Point: New Polo, Golf and Passat BlueMotion: Volkswagen radically reduces fuel costs
"BlueMotion" is the best known German automotive environmental label. It debuted in 2006 with the first generation of the Polo BlueMotion, and its combined fuel consumption...
25 October 2009
Audi achieves hat-trick in the DTM
Befitting its 100th anniversary, Audi has written another chapter of motorsport history. The brand is the first ever automobile manufacturer to achieve a title hat-trick...
23 October 2009
Volkswagen Appoints Deutsch LA as Advertising Agency of Record In U.S.
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that it has selected Deutsch LA as its new advertising agency of record for the U.S. In this capacity, Deutsch LA...
23 October 2009
Volkswagen Group and Stanford University are expanding their cooperation
Volkswagen Group research directors, Dr.-Ing. Franz-Josef Paefgen and Prof. Dr. Jürgen Leohold, together with Stanford’s Prof. James Plummer, Dean of the School of Engineering,...
23 October 2009
Lifting the VAIL: Volkswagen Group, Stanford University take the next step in driving automotive innovation
Volkswagen Group of America Inc. (VWGoA) and Stanford University's School of Engineering today unveiled the Volkswagen Automotive Innovation Laboratory (VAIL)...
22 October 2009
Small, strong and fast
A new engine, the 1.2l TSI, is getting ready to follow the success of its predecessor. The 77 kW / 105 PS strong engine is now available for the Polo, Golf and Golf Plus...
22 October 2009
Volkswagen Becomes First Auto Manufacturer To Launch a Car Exclusively on a Mobile Device
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the launch of the all-new 2010 GTI via the App Store by making available a free version of the popular Firemint Real Racing game...
20 October 2009
Stars for safety – Volkswagen offers one of the safest model ranges
Vehicle safety is the top priority at Volkswagen. This is emphasised by the current Euro NCAP ratings, according to which a total of six Volkswagen models...
20 October 2009
Integrated automotive group: Volkswagen will take a 49.9 percent
Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft will take a 49.9 percent stake in Porsche AG in a first step towards an integrated automotive group with Porsche...
19 October 2009
New Jersey's PDA Pele Youth Soccer Team Wins the Inaugural Volkswagen Junior Masters U.S. Finals
After a weekend full of tough matches, cold winds, and heavy rains, New Jersey's PDA Pele U12 boys soccer team (Zarephath, NJ) has been crowned the U.S. Champions...
19 October 2009
Be blue this Christmas with Lamborghini
To celebrate Christmas Lamborghini-style, the Italian super sports car manufacturer has produced a range of limited edition giftboxed candles and ceramic baubles...
16 October 2009
Volkswagen Group of America To Accept Applications for Production Team Member Positions
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC today announced the company is ready to begin accepting applications for production team members...
16 October 2009
Extraordinary General Meeting of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft in Hamburg on December 3, 2009
Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft is inviting its ordinary and preferred shareholders to attend an Extraordinary General Meeting in Hamburg on Thursday, December 3, 2009...
16 October 2009
Volkswagen Group strengthens competitive position worldwide
The Volkswagen Group has strengthened its global market position in the current year. During the first nine months of 2009, Europe's largest automaker grew its share...
15 October 2009
Board member for Human Resources Dr. Horst Neumann awarded title of professor
Tongji Unversity conferred the title of Professor h.c. on Dr. Horst Neumann (60), Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG for Human Resources, on Thursday...
14 October 2009
Intelligent Interaction - Restraint Systems from Audi
Passive safety – a subject area in automotive engineering in which there is nothing left to be invented? Not at all: Audi is using innovative thinking...
12 October 2009
Volkswagen of America Launches Mobile Site
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the launch of their smart phone-optimized mobile website, m.vw.com. The mobile website is compatible with all web-enabled cell phones...
08 October 2009
Volkswagen's All-New Golf TDI Named Finalist for 2010 Green Car of the Year
Volkswagen of America announced today its all-new Golf TDI has been selected by the Green Car Journal as a 2010 Green Car of the Year® finalist...
07 October 2009
Audi Jacksonville Grand Opening set for October 7
Audi of America today announced the completion and grand opening of the Audi Jacksonville Store in Jacksonville, Florida...
07 October 2009
Lamborghini leads development of carbon fiber with investment in aerospace research and design center
Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. officially unveiled the "Automobili Lamborghini Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory" (ACSL) yesterday with an event held at the University of Washington...
06 October 2009
Volkswagen Drives the Ultimate Endurance Challenge at the 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Volkswagen of America, Inc., the official automotive sponsor of the 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, is challenging world-renowned ultra marathoner, Dean Karnazes...
05 October 2009
New Volkswagen plant in USA fully on schedule
During his one-week trip to the USA, Lower Saxony's Prime Minister Christian Wulff visited Volkswagen of America at the Chattanooga site accompanied by an industry delegation...
05 October 2009
Audi is worldwide all-wheel-drive leader in the premium segment
No premium manufacturer builds and sells more all-wheel-drive cars worldwide than Audi. This is borne out by figures from the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA)...
02 October 2009
Twenty two drivers qualify for 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup final driver selection event through karting qualifier events
The checkered flag has fallen on the 2009 SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup with Melrose Park, Illinois' Timmy Megenbier being crowned the 2009 Champion...
02 October 2009
Audi Efficiency Challenge A to B at the finish line - efficiency in the entire model range
The Audi Efficiency Challenge A to B has crossed the finish line. After nine days and approximately 4,200 kilometres through Europe from north to south...
01 October 2009
Audi market share continues to grow through September 2009
Audi today announced sales of 7,209 vehicles for the month of September. Johan de Nysschen, President, Audi of America, expects the brand to record another increase...
01 October 2009
Volkswagen Announces September Sales Totals
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported September 2009 sales of 17,358 total units, representing a 1.5 percent increase over the same time period in 2008...
01 October 2009
AUDI AG creates environmental foundation and unifies its worldwide environmental measures
AUDI AG is bolstering its commitment to environmental protection. The Ingolstadt-based carmaker has established the Audi Environmental Foundation...
01 October 2009
Audi wins Automotive Lean Production Award
Audi has once again raised the bar in the automotive industry. The assembly processes for the Audi A3 and A3 Sportback at the Ingolstadt plant constitute exemplary excellence...
30 September 2009
Audi of America selects new CRM agency of record
Audi has engaged RTC Relationship Marketing of Washington, D.C., to serve as its customer relationship marketing agency of record...
29 September 2009
Audi uses more waste heat, produces less CO2
The new waste heating contract has been signed, sealed and delivered. Member of the Audi Board for Production Frank Dreves, Ingolstadt Mayor Dr. Alfred Lehmann...
28 September 2009
Volkswagen progresses with strategic further development of remuneration systems
Volkswagen and the IG Metall trade union today concluded their wage negotiations in Hanover having reached agreement on all key points...
28 September 2009
Audi R15 TDI wins efficiency trophy in the U.S.
Audi Sport Team Joest's test entry in the 1000-mile "Petit Le Mans" race at Road Atlanta (U.S. state of Georgia) had an unexpected outcome...
26 September 2009
Pombo Takes the Win While Megenbier Claims the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Championship at Road Atlanta
For the third consecutive race weekend, the drivers of the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup had to navigate a rain-soaked track on race day...
25 September 2009
Sierra Lendle Wins Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Pole at Road Atlanta
Less than 24 hours remain before the 2009 SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Champion is crowned, and the drivers took to the track today at Road Atlanta...
24 September 2009
Audi social media covers Petit Le Mans endurance race
Audi Sport returns to Petit Le Mans this weekend to defend its unbeaten streak in the Atlanta race with Audi enriching coverage of the action through key social media outlets...
24 September 2009
Audi of America takes 1st place on worldwide stage in the Audi Twin Cup Challenge
Audi of America took 1st place in the international 2009 Audi Twin Cup Challenge, an annual event designed to rigorously test service and technical experts...
23 September 2009
Audi kicks off hometown Redskins partnership
Audi signed a wide-ranging, five-year deal with the Washington Redskins to provide a level of brand integration that's unique in the NFL...
22 September 2009
Efficient mobility under everyday conditions - The "Audi Efficiency Challenge A to B"
4,182 kilometers through Europe in nine days, from Å on the Lofoten archipelago in Norway to Bée in northern Italy – Audi is proving the efficiency of its vehicles...
21 September 2009
Virtual test drive with Audi's e-tron electric concept car
Audi fans will be able to drive the e-tron concept car through PlayStation Home starting in late 2009. Audi is the first carmaker to develop its own virtual area there...
18 September 2009
"Petit Le Mans" is Le Mans preparation for Audi
The countdown for the 2010 Le Mans 24 Hours is underway. In preparation for the sports car highlight of the year, Audi Sport Team Joest will contest the U.S. endurance classic "Petit Le Mans"...
17 September 2009
Audi TDI® clean diesel featured on "How It's Made"
Audi today announced that TDI clean diesel technology will be a featured segment on the Discovery Communications program, "How It's Made" premiering on Science Channel...
15 September 2009
Volkswagen Group reports another substantial increase in worldwide deliveries in August – Growth of 9.5 percent
The Volkswagen Group reported yet another rise in its delivery growth rate in August. Following the positive developments of the previous three months...
15 September 2009
Audi reveals the purely electric e-tron
Audi presents the highlight of the IAA 2009: the e-tron, a high-performance sports car with a purely electric drive system. Four motors – two each at the front and rear axles...
15 September 2009
Accessories for Multivan and California
Volkswagen will be presenting practical accessories for the new generation of the Volkswagen Multivan and California at the IAA 2009. Compared with its predecessors...
15 September 2009
Bentley Mulsanne Makes Motor Show Debut at Frankfurt
"The new Mulsanne is a thoroughly modern flagship that captures the essence of the Bentley marque. It is elegant yet distinctly sporting in character, delivering effortless performance...
15 September 2009
To the Point: Nine World Premieres at the IAA 2009
At the 63rd International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Volkswagen is presenting an automotive update on the present and future. The exceptionally large range of products...
15 September 2009
Volkswagen Shows Future Course of the Automobile
At the 63rd International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Volkswagen is presenting a pioneering fleet of sustainable automobiles as an update on the future...
15 September 2009
To the Point: Breakthrough for the 1-Litre Car
Technological breakthrough for the 1-litre fuel consumption car: International Motor Show (IAA), Volkswagen is presenting the concept of the future L1 in a world premiere...
15 September 2009
Electromobility as an Integrated Concept - the Audi e-performance Support Project
Audi is working hard on the future of mobility. The company has established a project house for the development of an integrated concept for electric drives in automobiles...
14 September 2009
New Small Family with E-Motor : E-Up! Concept – Outlook for the Beetle of the 21st Century
Volkswagen is presenting a pioneering fleet of new sustainable automobiles at the 63rd International Motor Show (IAA) – an update on the future...
14 September 2009
The Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro – Breathtakingly dynamic open-top driving
Exceptional performance and breathtaking dynamism coupled with the intense sensations of open-top driving: Audi presents the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro...
14 September 2009
Audi: 100 New Jobs in Electromobility
In the run-up to the International Motor Show IAA, Rupert Stadler, CEO of AUDI AG, announced this evening: "We are currently hiring an additional 100 engineers...
14 September 2009
"Sang Bleu" to honour the 100th anniversary of the marque (PDF)
Continuing this year's 100th anniversary celebrations, Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. will present another tribute to the marque's legendary heritage...
14 September 2009
Lamborghini Reventón Roadster – ultimately open (PDF)
Lamborghini presents the ultimate driving machine among open-top two-seaters – the Reventón Roadster is a sports car of breathtaking fascination, menacing power...
14 September 2009
Hubert Waltl appointed Board Member of Production and Logistics of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand
Hubert Waltl (51) has been appointed Board Member of Production and Logistics of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand with effect from October 1, 2009...
13 September 2009
Cates Becomes the Sixth Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Winner of 2009 in New Jersey
Less than 24 hours after one of the most exciting races of the season, the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup drivers returned to New Jersey Motorsports Park...
12 September 2009
Thompson Scores Second Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Win of the Year at New Jersey Motorsports Park
It's been a weekend full of challenges for the 26 drivers competing in the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup series races at New Jersey Motorsports Park...
11 September 2009
Lee and Pombo Claim Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Poles at at Wet New Jersey Motorsports Park
A weather system moved into New Jersey overnight that brought considerable moisture to the area surrounding New Jersey Motorsports Park...
11 September 2009
Audi – the leader in lightweight design
Audi is the worldwide leader in the field of lightweight design. For 15 years Audi has been producing aluminum bodies based on the Audi Space Frame (ASF)...
11 September 2009
Audi teams up with Athletes and Celebrities for Third Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle
Audi, in conjunction with Best Buddies International, today announced the anticipated celebrity and athlete attendees at this year's Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle...
10 September 2009
New Series 51 Bentley Continental Range to Debut at Frankfurt Show
Bentley Motors will preview an exciting new design direction for the company's Continental GT and GTC models at the 2009 Frankfurt Show...
10 September 2009
Bright White and a Big Heart: The Audi Stand at the IAA
For Annkatrin Hentsch, it is akin to "time-lapse construction of a house." A project manager at AUDI AG, she oversees the setting-up of Audi's stand at the 63rd International Motor Show (IAA)...
08 September 2009
AUDI AG: Strong sales growth in the United States; most successful premium brand in Western Europe
Sales figures for AUDI AG rose sharply in August in both North America and the region Asian-Pacific. In Europe, the Audi brand once again strengthened its position...
08 September 2009
Three Guest Drivers to Compete in the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Races at New Jersey Motorsports Park
After a trip to Canada, the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup will return stateside for its next race at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey...
04 September 2009
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations Announces Tobacco-Free Campus
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC today announced that its Tennessee production facility will be completely tobacco-free...
04 September 2009
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Championship Hunt Heats Up at New Jersey Motorsports Park
The Jetta TDI Cup is the only clean diesel racing series in North America, and Volkswagen is the only auto manufacturer participating in motorsports full time...
03 September 2009
Audi sets pricing for 2010 MY A3 TDI® clean diesel
Audi today announced pricing for the 2010 A3 TDI, its second U.S. clean diesel offering launched this year. Expected to begin arriving at U.S. dealers in late November 2009...
03 September 2009
Volkswagen Group of America to Accept Applications for Multi-Skilled Maintenance Positions
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC today announced the company is ready to begin accepting applications for multi-skilled maintenance team members...
02 September 2009
The World's Most Fuel-Efficient Cars in their Classes
What would be technically feasible if money were no object? What is the maximum fuel economy that a truly affordable car could attain? And how clean would its emissions be?...
02 September 2009
Spirited Tiguan styling
Power and wildness stand for the successful Tiguan. The Volkswagen Accessories products for this model also reflect these characteristics. Volkswagen Accessories...
01 September 2009
Volkswagen of America Reports August Sales
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported August 2009 sales of 24,823 units representing an increase of 11.4 percent over August 2008...
01 September 2009
Audi posts 26% U.S. sales gain, achieves second-best August ever
Audi today reported its U.S. sales last month rose 26% to achieve its second-best August sales ever and its best month overall since June 2008...
30 August 2009
Pombo Leads Wire to Wire to Take the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Win at Mosport
Mother Nature returned to challenge the 26 drivers competing in today's Round 7 of the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup at Mosport International Raceway...
28 August 2009
Volkswagen Group of America Announces Customer Service Program
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) today announced it would initiate a new customer service program to address concerns raised by its customers...
28 August 2009
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations Announces Student Design Competition
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC today joined RiverCity Company and the Chattanooga Chapter of the American Institute of Architects...
25 August 2009
Audi sets 2010 MY availability and pricing for its redesigned Q7 models
Audi today announced the U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail prices for its redesigned 2010 Q7 models, scheduled to arrive at U.S. Audi dealers in September 2009...
25 August 2009
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup to be Joined by Three Guest Drivers at Mosport
This weekend, the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup will make its only trip to Canada to race at Mosport International Raceway in Bowmanville, Ontario...
25 August 2009
Audi Contests "Petit Le Mans" Race in the USA
For the first time since its victorious debut at Sebring in March, the technologically innovative Audi R15 TDI will again compete in an endurance race in the USA...
21 August 2009
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup returns to Mosport
The Jetta TDI Cup is the only clean diesel racing series in North America, and Volkswagen is the only auto manufacturer participating in motorsports full time with diesel-powered cars...
21 August 2009
Engineers Once Again Declare Audi Best Employer
Audi remains the most beloved employer among engineering students at German universities. These findings were released today by the Trendence* consulting company...
20 August 2009
New: Configurator for wheels and complete wheels from Volkswagen Accessories
With the interactive configurator for wheels and complete wheels Volkswagen Accessories provides drivers with the ability to virtually equip their vehicles with a variety of wheels...
20 August 2009
Volkswagen of America Announces Voluntary Recall
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today a voluntary recall involving 13,500 vehicles equipped with its DSG transmission. Models affected by the recall include...
20 August 2009
Audi initiates voluntary recall involving 2,500 cars
Audi of America is initiating a voluntary recall involving 2,500 Audi A3, Audi TT and Audi TT Roadster models built between September 2008 and August 2009...
19 August 2009
Volkswagen Announces Qualifying Paths for 2010 Jetta TDI Cup Season
The 2009 SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup is entering the final four races of its second season, and series organizers have begun looking ahead to the 2010 edition...
17 August 2009
Volkswagen of America Announces Agency of Record Will Go Up for Review
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that they are placing their agency of record assignment up for review...
17 August 2009
Volkswagen Group reports 6.7 percent growth in worldwide deliveries in July
The Volkswagen Group again reported an increase in worldwide deliveries in July, the third successive month of growth. Despite the continuing difficult situation on global automotive markets...
16 August 2009
New Bentley Mulsanne Makes World Debut at Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance, California
Today, Bentley Motors unveiled the Mulsanne, the company's all-new flagship grand tourer, at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance in Monterey, California...
15 August 2009
Megenbier Gets Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Win Number Three on the Year at Road America
The 26 drivers competing in Round 6 of the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup put in a long day today at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin...
14 August 2009
A new Bugatti piece of art for Pebble Beach
Continuing this year's 100th anniversary celebrations Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. has chosen the prestigious Pebble Beach weekend to present a further highlight...
14 August 2009
Audi announces 2010 MY pricing for all-new, segment-leading S4 performance sedan and stylish A5/S5 Cabriolet
Audi today announced the U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail prices for the highly anticipated 2010 Audi S4 sedan and A5 / S5 Cabriolet models...
13 August 2009
Volkswagen Supervisory Board approves Comprehensive Agreement for an Integrated Automotive Group with Porsche
At its extraordinary meeting today, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft's Supervisory Board approved the comprehensive agreement to create an integrated automotive group with Porsche...
13 August 2009
Audi CEO Rupert Stadler Chosen as a 2009 Eurostar
Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, has received a 2009 Eurostar Award from international trade periodical Automotive News Europe...
11 August 2009
Three Guest Drivers To Join the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup at Road America
When the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup arrives at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, for Round 6 of the season, the series regulars will be joined by three guest drivers...
10 August 2009
Chicagoland Audi enthusiasts gain a new way to push performance limits
Audi Chicagoland dealers formed a regional partnership with the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Ill. to provide a new opportunity for Audi owners and enthusiasts...
07 August 2009
Volkwsagen Jetta TDI Cup Makes its First Visit to Historic Road America
07 August 2009
Audi releases 2010 Model Year pricing
Audi today released pricing for many of its 2010 model-year offerings, which are headed to authorized Audi dealerships to meet strong consumer demand...
06 August 2009
AUDI AG: Global sales rise in July by 2.1 percent
AUDI AG sold 2.1 percent more vehicles worldwide last month than in July 2008. Some 85,000 customers opted for a new Audi (2008: 83,210)...
05 August 2009
Audi CARS Allowance incentive program adds $1,000 to August vehicle sales eligible for federal 'Cash for Clunkers' rebates
Audi today affirmed an August consumer sales offer that adds a $1,000 incentive to transactions eligible for the federal government's "Cars Allowance Rebate System"...
04 August 2009
Volkswagen Group of America sponsors "Mobility 2030"
Volkswagen Group of America is the main sponsor of the symposium on "Mobility 2030: Transportation Technologies & Lifestyle of the Future"...
03 August 2009
Clean Diesel Continues to Fuel Volkswagen's July Sales
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced July 2009 sales of 20,590 units, representing a 0.7 percent increase over July 2008...
03 August 2009
Audi outperforms U.S. import luxury sector in July 2009 sale
Audi today announced it sold 6,407 vehicles in the U.S. during the month of July. Despite a tough sales climate, Audi outperformed its imported luxury car competitors...
31 July 2009
Audi Group: Operating profit of 823 million euros for first six months
In the first six months of the current year the Audi Group succeeded in avoiding the effects of the negative overall market trend, and recorded a significant operating profit...
30 July 2009
Volkswagen Group generates €1.2 billion operating profit in H1 2009
In the first half of 2009, the Volkswagen Group extended its global competitive position and strengthened its financial base. In the first six months of the year...
27 July 2009
Spa Success for Super Trofeo
The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo series completed its third race weekend on 23-25 July 2009, competing at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium...
26 July 2009
Polesitter Lee Wins Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Race at Autobahn Country Club
The Autobahn Country Club's 21 turns provided the perfect setting for some of the closest racing action that the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup...
25 July 2009
Andy Lee Wins His First Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Pole at Autobahn Country Club
The 27 drivers competing in Round 5 of the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup arrived today at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois to compete at a track...
24 July 2009
Volkswagen Group increases global market share in first half year
The Volkswagen Group extended its global market share in the first six months of 2009. In a difficult economic environment, Europe's largest automaker increased its share...
24 July 2009
Volkswagen Group increases global market share in first half year
The Volkswagen Group extended its global market share in the first six months of 2009. In a difficult economic environment, Europe's largest automaker increased its share...
23 July 2009
Audi announces U.S. 2010 model-year prices for its Audi R8 sports cars, including the V10-powered R8 5.2 FSI quattro
Audi today announced that the U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price for the highly anticipated 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro V10 sports car will start at $146,000...
23 July 2009
A new Audi R8 era dawns with winning South Florida charity bidders taking possession of the first R8 V10 models in the U.S.
Audi launched the V10 era of the acclaimed R8 sports car by delivering the first two 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI® quattro® models in the U.S. to two winning bidders...
23 July 2009
Broad approval for integration of Volkswagen and Porsche
The Supervisory Board meetings of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft and Porsche Automobil Holding SE which took place in Stuttgart on Thursday cleared the way...
23 July 2009
Supervisory Board lays foundation for integrated automotive group
At its extraordinary meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft endorsed the creation of an integrated automotive group with Porsche under the leadership of Volkswagen...
22 July 2009
Four brands, four clubs, one trophy - the Audi Cup
They are the measure of all things in world soccer: the winner's trophies of international soccer tournaments. The trophies are coveted; those who hold them in their hands...
22 July 2009
Volkswagen of America Receives the Most 2009 Segment-Level APEAL Awards From J.D. Power and Associates
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that they have received the most segment-level awards from the J.D. Power and Associates...
21 July 2009
Volkswagen confirms its investment program for Mexico
In the presence of Mexican President Felipe Calderón, Volkswagen de México yesterday confirmed its plans to invest one billion US dollars in expanding the Puebla plant...
21 July 2009
Three Guest Drivers to Compete in the Volkswagen Jetta TDI CUp Race at Autobahn Country Club
The SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup will arrive at the mid point of its season at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois on July 25 and 26...
20 July 2009
Iconic Spa-Francorchamps Welcomes the Super Trofeo
After the eventful and dramatic second race weekend at Norisring, Germany, the world's fastest one-make series, the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo...
20 July 2009
Volkswagen Gives Young Soccer Players a Shot at the International Stage With Junior Masters Soccer Tournament
Volkswagen of America, the official automotive partner of Major League Soccer, today launched the Volkswagen Junior Masters, a 20-country, international youth soccer tournament...
20 July 2009
Bentley Motors Recognized as an Apprentice Employer of the Year
Bentley Motors's successful Apprenticeship programme has been recognised at the National Apprentice Employer of the Year Awards for 2009...
17 July 2009
Audi releases 2010 MY prices for A4, A5, Q5
Audi today released pricing for the 2010 model-year Audi A4 sedan, Audi A5 coupe and Audi Q5 crossover vehicle, which are headed to authorized Audi dealerships...
16 July 2009
Small adapter – great impact
iPods are becoming more and more popular today. Volkswagen Accessories offers the right adapter to allow you to use your iPod to listen to your favourite songs while driving...
16 July 2009
AUDI AG: double world premier for anniversary
Audi celebrated its 100th birthday in Ingolstadt this evening with two world premiers. At the evening gala in the Audi Forum, 1,800 invited guests witnessed a spectacular program...
15 July 2009
Ceremonial Act marks 100th anniversary of Audi
For AUDI AG, July 16, 2009 is a memorable day: on that day exactly 100 years ago, automotive pioneer August Horch founded August Horch Automobilwerke GmbH...
15 July 2009
Watch the Bentley Continental Supersports fly with Derek Bell
The Bentley Continental Supersports, the fastest and most powerful car in the company's 90-year history, received the ultimate examination of its supercar...
15 July 2009
Rare Glimpse Inside Bentley and Rolls-Royce
One of the motor industry's hidden treasure troves will be opened for the first time in September when Bentley Motors holds a one-off parts and accessories sales fair...
15 July 2009
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Reaches the Midway Point of the Season at Autobahn Country Club
15 July 2009
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations Tops $435 Million in Local Contracts
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC today marked the one-year anniversary of its decision to build a U.S. automobile production facility in Chattanooga, Tenn...
13 July 2009
Giant Audi TT serves as a new landmark
A new landmark has arrived in the city of Ingolstadt just in time for Audi's 100th anniversary. The giant Audi TT was presented this morning...
13 July 2009
Safety at the highest level: another five stars for the Tiguan
The Tiguan is not only one of the most popular, but also one of the safest vehicles in its segment: once more the high level of competence at Volkswagen in the field of safety...
08 July 2009
Volkswagen Tiguan Earns 5-Star Crash Test Rating
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today the 2009 Tiguan has earned a 5-star crash test rating from the government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)...
08 July 2009
Bentley to celebrate 90th anniversary with debut of all-new model at Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance
Bentley Motors today celebrates its 90th anniversary and confirms that its all-new Bentley will be revealed — and named — in August at the Pebble Beach Concours D' Elegance....
03 July 2009
Bentley meets pop art
For his exhibition "Come to my World" in Berlin, the famous artist Romero Britto chose a Bentley Continental GT as a canvas for his cheerful and vivid signature motifs...
02 July 2009
Volkswagen honors its best salespersons
Volkswagen presented the Volkswagen Diploma to its best international salespersons yesterday. 110 graduates of the Volkswagen International Training Center...
01 July 2009
Volkswagen Named a Full-Line Corporate Leader in Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index®
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that they have been named a corporate leader in Strategic Vision Inc.'s Total Quality Index® (TQI)...
01 July 2009
Clean Diesel Fuels Volkswagen's June Sales
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced June 2009 sales of 19,027 units, representing an 18 percent decrease over June 2008. However, Volkswagen's award winning clean diesels...
01 July 2009
Audi expects a 9.1% share of June U.S. imported luxury vehicle sales
Audi today announced that U.S. sales for the month of June reached 7,524 units, its best sales month of 2009. Despite an economic environment that remains challenging...
01 July 2009
The Passat CC enchants the world with its style
International panels of design experts have chosen their winners and one Volkswagen model has made an exceptional impression: the Passat CC. Last night in Essen, Germany...
30 June 2009
Bentley Motors inspires young engineers
For the second year running a team of Bentley Motors' Graduates will attend the Rockingham Festival, an event organised by the Learning Grid that aims to inspire school pupils...
30 June 2009
Updated Audi navigation system plus
The new Audi navigation system plus with MMI (Multi Media Interface) operating logic in the A3, TT and R8 offers improved screen resolution and unmatched route calculation speed...
27 June 2009
Audi Staying on the Heels of the Front Runner
Delivering another strong performance, Audi driver Mattias Ekström has secured his position as the runner-up in the DTM standings...
26 June 2009
Quality - the core competence of the Audi brand
Uncompromising quality in every detail is a solemn obligation at Audi. This standard shapes the thinking of the entire company – the customer is the measure of all things...
25 June 2009
Norisring race under theme of 100 years of Audi
The appearance of Audi during the DTM race at the Norisring is under the theme of the Audi brand's 100th anniversary...
25 June 2009
Audi gets top ratings for safety
The latest Audi models have garnered top ratings for safety in four prestigious tests. The Audi A4 and Q5 achieved a top five-star rating...
24 June 2009
Audi TDI to reduce carbon emissions with The Nature Conservancy
Audi has committed to supporting The Nature Conservancy to help reduce carbon emissions as part of its public awareness campaign for Audi TDI clean diesel engines...
23 June 2009
Rabbit Named One of the '2009 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000' by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that the Rabbit has once again been named one of the "Top 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000" by Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com)...
22 June 2009
Volkswagen Tiguan and CC Receive Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards From Edmunds.com
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today both the Tiguan and CC have earned Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards from Edmunds.com...
21 June 2009
Megenbier Makes It Two in a Row at The Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
After a DNF in Round 2 of the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup season, Timmy Megenbier has been a driver on a mission. Today, he claimed his second-consecutive victory...
19 June 2009
Volkswagen of America Supports Government Fleet Modernization Program 'Cash for Clunkers'
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced its support of the government funded 'Cash for Clunkers' program that will provide either $3,500 or $4,500 off the purchase price...
19 June 2009
Audi wins nine awards in the sport auto readers' choice contest
The Audi RS 6 was once again voted best vehicle in its class in "The Sportiest Cars 2009" readers' choice contest sponsored by the German automotive magazine sport auto...
19 June 2009
Audi TDI clean diesel paves road to energy independence
Audi today launched an aggressive public awareness campaign in the U.S. to highlight the ways in which TDI clean diesel can help America achieve energy independence...
19 June 2009
Volkswagen backs strong partners for growth strategy
Yesterday evening the Volkswagen Group presented its 18 premium suppliers with the "Group Award 2009" at a ceremony in the "phaeno" Science Center in Wolfsburg...
18 June 2009
Volkswagen Group of America Officially Opens New State-of-the-Art Parts Distribution Center
Mike Beamish, executive vice president and board member, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) today joined local elected officials and community leaders...
18 June 2009
The Audi 2.0 l TFSI wins the "International Engine of the Year Award 2009"
For the fifth time in a row, a jury of 64 leading motoring journalists from over 30 countries has voted the 2.0-liter FSI the "International Engine of the Year" in the 1.8 to 2.0-liter category...
17 June 2009
"International Engine of the Year Award" 2009: Hattrick for Volkswagen TSI technology
Volkswagen has achieved its greatest success to date in the international engine technology competition with the 1.4 litre TSI engine...
16 June 2009
The new Audi A5 Sportback As elegant as a coupe, as practical as an Avant
The brand with the four rings leads the pack with a new vehicle concept: The Audi A5 Sportback combines the best of different automotive worlds...
16 June 2009
Audi Launches New U.S. Website
Audi of America is the first market to completely integrate the Audi brand into the next generation of the Audi website, including dealer and regional websites...
16 June 2009
Audi Daysailer
Absolute precision, perfectly balanced hydrodynamics and aerodynamics, and lightweight construction thanks to high-tech materials. In technical terms a yacht, like a car...
16 June 2009
Production begins for the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport (PDF)
Last year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California was the setting for the very first public presentation of the new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport...
15 June 2009
Volkswagen and Major League Soccer Kick Fun into High Gear with Nationwide Youth Soccer Mobile Tour
Volkswagen of America, the official automotive partner of Major League Soccer, today kicked off The Footballers' Clubhaus presented by Volkswagen and MLS...
14 June 2009
Audi on the podium again at Le Mans
Eleven starts, eleven times in succession on the winner's podium: Audi continued its impressive series of podium results in the 24 Hours of Le Mans...
13 June 2009
Audi names start drivers for Le Mans
Audi Sport Team Joest named the drivers who will sit at the wheel of the three Audi R15 TDI to start the 77th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans...
12 June 2009
New Golf Plus BiFuel Now Available for Order
The Golf Plus now also runs on LPG. Thanks to the use of this alternative fuel, a reduction of more than 10% in CO2 emissions and fuel savings of €6.10 per 100 kilometres*...
12 June 2009
Volkswagen Groups holds its own on international automobile markets
Vehicle deliveries of the Volkswagen Group in May increased slightly by 1.5 percent as the Group continued to buck the trend on international automobile markets and hold its own...
12 June 2009
Christiane Hesse to succeed Elke Eller on the Board of Management of Volkswagen Financial Services AG
Christiane Hesse has been appointed Member of the Board of Management for Human Resources and Organisation at Volkswagen Financial Services AG...
11 June 2009
Audi R15 TDI on front row for Le Mans dÉbut
Although Audi Sport Team Joest concentrated exclusively on preparing for the race throughout qualifying for the 77th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans...
11 June 2009
Romain Dumas about Le Mans and the Audi R15 TDI
Romain Dumas contests the 24 Hours of Le Mans since 2001. On June 13 and 14 the Frenchman experiences a premiere in his ninth race...
11 June 2009
Audi covers the 24 Hours of Le Mans race stateside on social media websites
Audi aims to continue its proud success story on June 13 and 14 in the world's toughest sports car endurance race with the newly developed R15 TDI diesel sports car...
09 June 2009
New Audi Q5 named 2009 Top Safety Pick by IIHS, earns highest NHTSA grades in front and side impact crash testing
The unmistakable new Audi Q5 crossover vehicle just earned a Top Safety Pick award for 2009 from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)...
09 June 2009
Audi R15 TDI in the limelight at Le Mans
Audi Sport has spooled off approximately 20,000 test kilometers with the Audi R15 TDI since its roll out last December. Now things get serious...
07 June 2009
Lamborghini announces new, ambitious programs for reducing CO2 (PDF)
Automobili Lamborghini announces its intention to complete its program of environmental sustainability in record time by presenting new plans which will...
05 June 2009
Le Mans début for new Audi R15 TDI
Logical lightweight construction, downsizing, efficiency and the best possible aerodynamics — the same subjects which currently occupy the brains of the automobile industry...
04 June 2009
Volkswagen Group of America Donates 13 Vehicles to Fairfax County Public Schools
Stefan Jacoby, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) today joined Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, and Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) administrators...
02 June 2009
Audi achieves 8.8% share of May imported luxury car sales in U.S.
Audi achieved an 8.8% share of U.S. imported luxury vehicle sales in May, marking another month of significantly improved results despite challenging economic conditions...
02 June 2009
Audi teamed up with star quarterback Tom Brady and celebrities to support people with intellectual disabilities
Audi and Best Buddies International, a non-profit organization that provides opportunities for one-to-one friendship and integrated employment to people with intellectual disabilities...
01 June 2009
Audi and Xbox 360
The hottest name in racing games and the world's most progressive maker of sporty luxury cars announced they have forged a partnership...
29 May 2009
Progress in New Media: How Audi blazed new trails in the digital world
Who else would embrace a faster and more mobile world than an innovative automaker with a knack for designing champion race cars? The convergence of a pioneering spirit at Audi...
28 May 2009
Audi at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2009
Just a few more days before Audi competes yet again in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The brand with the four rings aims to continue its success story on the weekend of June 13/14...
28 May 2009
En route to a new record with the Audi A3: three continents in three days
Covering over 4,900 kilometers (3,044 miles) in three days, driving specialist Gerhard Plattner is gearing up for his next record-breaking attempt...
28 May 2009
Audi teams up with star quarterback Tom Brady and Best Buddies to support people with intellectual disabilities
Audi of America will again team up with star quarterback Tom Brady and the non-profit organization Best Buddies International as the Title Sponsor and Official Vehicle of...
27 May 2009
Audi names driver teams for Le Mans
The three driver teams with which Audi Sport Team Joest will tackle the 77th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 13/14 have been confirmed...
25 May 2009
Volkswagen and BYD sign memorandum of understanding
During an informational visit by the Chinese carmaker BYD "Build Your Dreams" – led by the Chairman of the Board of Management, Wang Chuanfu...
21 May 2009
The New Golf Estate — Initial Facts
Volkswagen will begin accepting advance orders for the new Golf Estate this Friday. In the sixth generation of the world bestseller, after the 2-door and 4-door Golfs...
20 May 2009
The New Scirocco R — From the Race Track to the Road
There could not be a better time or place for a world premiere: parallel to the start of the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring, Volkswagen is presenting the new Scirocco R...
GTI Meet 2009 — Key Aspects
The Golf GTI and the new Polo are Volkswagen highlights this spring. Both are launching right now, and both are successors to absolute bestsellers...
19 May 2009
Volkswagen Tiguan Wins AutoPacific's 2009 Vehicle Satisfaction Award
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that owners of their Tiguan have given it strong ratings that place it at the top of the Mid-Size Crossover Sport Utility Vehicle category...
19 May 2009
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Launches Karting Qualifier Competition
The prospect of becoming a professional racecar driver is a dream of many of North America's youth. However, the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup...
19 May 2009
Supervisory Board Chairmen in accord – sights remain set on integrated group
The Supervisory Board Chairmen of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft and Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Dr. Ferdinand K. Piëch and Dr. Wolfgang Porsche...
19 May 2009
Production start for the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport (PDF)
Last year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California was the setting for the very first public presentation of the new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport...
18 May 2009
Audi once again named top employer by engineers
Germany's engineering students have once again voted AUDI AG the most attractive employer, as Universum revealed today in its Most Popular Employers rankings...
18 May 2009
Volkswagen Group develops noticeably better also in April than overall market
The Volkswagen Group has again developed noticeably better than the global automotive market. In an overall market down by approximately 20 percent, the Group delivered 541,600 vehicles...
17 May 2009
Timmy Megenbier wins Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Round Three at Miller Motorsports Park
Timmy Megenbier and Jake Thompson had a seesaw battle during this weekend's SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup racing events at Utah's Miller Motorsports Park...
16 May 2009
Jake Thompson claims the pole for Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Round Three at Miller Motorsports Park
Utah's snowcapped Wasatch Mountains provided a perfect background for the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup cars as they took to the track today at Miller Motorsports Park...
15 May 2009
Success for Audi in "Auto Bild Design Award"
Audi continued its run of success in the reader's poll "Auto Bild Design Award", taking two first places and one second place in the vehicle design poll. The brand is therefore once again...
14 May 2009
Volkswagen announces two guest drivers for Jetta TDI Cup Round 3 at Miller Motorsports Park
Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced two guest drivers for this weekend's SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup events at Miller Motorsports Park on May 16 and 17...
14 May 2009
Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga foundation for future U.S. strategy
The Governor of the State of Tennessee, Phil Bredesen, and Professor Dr. Jochem Heizmann, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG with responsibility for Group production...
14 May 2009
Luca de Meo moves to Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
Luca de Meo (41) will take over responsibility for marketing at the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand from August 1. As a member of the Group Executive Council of Fiat...
14 May 2009
Audi receives the 2009 Award for Mechatronic Innovation
Audi blazes trails in the discipline of mechatronics. This year the Association of German Engineers (VDI) has presented the inaugural Award for Mechatronic Innovation for Audi's dynamic steering...
14 May 2009
Bentley achieves recyclability benchmark
British car manufacturer Bentley has taken another step in delivering its class-leading environmental strategy. Bentley now guarantees 85% recyclability (or 95% recoverability) of materials...
13 May 2009
120th Annual General Meeting of AUDI AG
Following a very successful 2008 fiscal year, the company's 13th consecutive record year, the Audi Group began this year by recording a significant operating profit...
08 May 2009
Volkswagen: Maintaining credit ratings has top priority
The representatives of the Porsche and Piëch family shareholders agreed on May 6 to create an integrated automotive group. The concept for attaining this goal is as yet undecided...
06 May 2009
Sights set on integrated automotive group
Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft welcomes the decision by representatives of the Porsche und Piëch family shareholders to create an integrated automotive group...
06 May 2009
Green Experts, Bloggers, Academics, Officials Discuss Sustainable Mobility at Volkswagen Environmental Leadership and Technology Day
Participants at Volkswagen Group of America's Environmental Leadership and Technology Day on Capitol Hill got the chance to learn about — and test out — the latest advancements...
04 May 2009
Volkswagen Launches Its First Consumer Blog Forum — TDI Truth & Dare — to Debunk Diesel Myths
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today launched its first unedited consumer blog forum called TDI Truth & Dare (http://www.tditruthanddare.com/)...
04 May 2009
Volkswagen's Latest Campaign Launches Today; "Meet the Volkswagens" Puts Competition
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today kicks off the latest installment of its DAS AUTO brand campaign, this time with a collection of 30-second TV spots entitled "Meet the Volkswagens."...
01 May 2009
Volkswagen reports April 2009 Sales
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced April 2009 sales of 16,289 units, a 16.1 percent decrease over April 2008 sale of 19,415 units...
01 May 2009
Audi expects April U.S. imported luxury market share to hit 9.2%
Audi today announced sales for the month of April totaling 7,010 units sold. Audi predicts the April numbers will represent the brand's largest market share of 2009...
29 April 2009
Volkswagen brand announces new appointments in global after sales and sales divisions
The Volkswagen brand has announced new appointments to several senior management posts in both after sales and the sales divisions...
29 April 2009
Volkswagen Group holds its own in a difficult market environment
The Volkswagen Group again demonstrated its market strength in the first quarter of the current fiscal year in the midst of a deep recession...
28 April 2009
Martin Winterkorn voted automotive manager of the year in Italy
The Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, has received one of the Italian media community's most prestigious awards...
27 April 2009
Audi with clearly positive operating profit in first quarter
Despite the economic crisis, the Audi Group posted a clearly positive operating profit in the first quarter of 2009. From January through March of the current year...
27 April 2009
Audi recognizes 35 dealers with 2008 Magna Society awards
Providing superlative customer service while achieving strong overall business performance was no simple feat as economic headwinds worsened toward the end of last year...
27 April 2009
Volkswagen Has a Special Invitation for East Coast R32 Owners and Enthusiasts
Volkswagen of America, Inc., in collaboration with both VW Vortex and Track Daze High-Performance Driving, announces the premier of an all inclusive east coast track event...
26 April 2009
Jake Thompson Wins Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Round #2 at VIR
Heading into the 2009 SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup season, eight drivers had previous experience in the series. However, for the second time this weekend...
25 April 2009
Volkswagen Announces Partnership with iRacing.com for Jetta TDI Cup Driver raining and Candidate Identification
Volkswagen of America, Inc. and its SCCA Pro Racing Jetta TDI Cup series have announced a partnership with iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, LLC...
25 April 2009
Atterbury Takes the Win at the First Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Race of the Season
Another picture-perfect day greeted the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup at VIRginia International Raceway today for Round 1 of the 2009 season...
24 April 2009
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Drivers Take to the Track for the First Time in 2009 at VIR
Picture-perfect conditions at VIRginia International Raceway provided an ideal setting for the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup series to hit the track today...
23 April 2009
Success story followed a momentous start
Neckarsulm on April 26, 1969: the first day of Audi NSU Auto Union, the company that would later develop into the AUDI AG we know today, was a momentous occasion...
23 April 2009
Audi marks the 100th birthday of the brand with a multi-day celebration and spectacular attractions
The brand with the four rings will kick off the celebrations marking its 100th birthday with a grand opening ceremony at the Audi Forum Ingolstadt on July 16...
22 April 2009
Audi R8 is "Classic of the Future 2009"
With its win in the sports car category of the readers' poll "Classics of the Future 2009," the Audi R8 mid-engine sports car underlines just what a positive impact it has...
22 April 2009
Future Mobility: Audi promotes "Intelligent Emotion" project
Audi looks into the future. Under the title "Intelligent Emotion," students at Munich University of Applied Sciences, aided by Audi, have developed visionary ideas...
22 April 2009
Volkswagen To Produce the New Small Family in Slovakia
Europe's largest carmaker, Volkswagen, has set its course for the future. Yesterday, a decision on the production location for the future New Small Family was taken...
22 April 2009
Volkswagen Group generates operating profit in first quarter
Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft generated an operating profit and increased its liquidity in the first quarter of fiscal year 2009. The Group's operating profit amounted to €312 million...
21 April 2009
Ultimate endurance test for new Audi R8 LMS
In the course of the further development of the Audi R8 LMS, an ultimate endurance test is on the agenda for the new GT3 sports car of AUDI AG at the end of May...
20 April 2009
Volkswagen's 50-State compliant Touareg TDI Arrives in Dealer Showrooms in May
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today the all-new Touareg TDI will be available in dealer showrooms in all 50 states this May. Value priced at $42,800, the Touareg TDI...
20 April 2009
Volkswagen at Shanghai 2009: BlueMotion Technologies, Passat New Lingyu and New Golf
On the opening day of the Auto Shanghai 2009, Volkswagen along with its two joint ventures Shanghai Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen, appeared before the public...
17 April 2009
Volkswagen Group increases global market share in first quarter
The Volkswagen Group increased its global market share in the first quarter of this year in spite of the continuing difficult situation on automobile markets...
16 April 2009
Martin Winterkorn named "Man of the Year 2008" in Paris
Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, was named "Man of the Year 2008" by a jury of 38 representatives...
16 April 2009
Ron Stach Named General Manager for Volkswagen's Western Region
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that Ron Stach has been selected as the new General Manager, Sales for Volkswagen's Western Region...
15 April 2009
Volkswagen Announces Three Guest Drivers for the Jetta TDI Cup Season Opener
Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced three guest drivers for its season-opening SCCA Pro Racing sanctioned Jetta TDI Cup races at VIRginia International Raceway...
15 April 2009
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations Selects Abacus Service Corporation as Safety Supplier for Construction Site
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC announced today that it has selected Abacus Service Corporation to provide safety engineers for the construction...
15 April 2009
Automobili Lamborghini achieves 2008 Targets
In spite of world-wide financial and economic turmoil, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. delivered another successful year in 2008. In all key business indicators...
09 April 2009
Volkswagen Golf Named World Car of the Year
The Volkswagen Golf was honored as the 2009 World Car of the Year. A jury comprised of fifty-nine international automotive journalists from twenty-five countries...
08 April 2009
Audi sets prices on the 2009 Q7 TDI, the world's cleanest diesel SUV
Audi today released pricing for the 2009 model-year Audi Q7 TDI clean diesel, its first clean diesel vehicle for the U.S. market. The Q7 TDI is scheduled to arrive...
08 April 2009
Sixth Generation Golf and GTI Unveiled at New York Auto Show
The all-new Golf and GTI made their U.S. debut at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. Both vehicles feature an all-new exterior design, improved interior refinements...
08 April 2009
A5/S5 Cabriolet U.S. debut at New York Auto Show
Dynamic, confident and stunning — the all-new four-seater A5 and S5 Cabriolet from Audi combines a distinctly sporty character with the joy of open-top driving...
06 April 2009
Volkswagen of America Announces New Fixed Operations Creative Agency
Hirshorn Zuckerman Design Group, Inc. (HZDG), DC's number one graphic design, branding, and interactive firm, today announced the addition of Volkswagen of America, Inc....
06 April 2009
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations Selects Graycor for Construction of Plant Buildings
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC announced today that it has selected Graycor for the construction...
02 April 2009
Audi wins The ARF 2009 David Ogilvy Award for auto advertising
The Audi "Putting Old Luxury on Notice" advertising campaign won gold in The Advertising Research Foundation 2009 David Ogilvy Award for automotive advertising...
02 April 2009
Volkswagen Tiguan Tops IIHS Roof Safety Rating
The Volkswagen Tiguan was rated one of the top small SUVs in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) new Roof Strength safety-test...
01 April 2009
Volkswagen Golf Named a Finalist for World Car of the Year
The new Volkswagen Golf has been selected as one of three finalists for the 2009 World Car of the Year title. A jury comprised of fifty-nine international automotive journalists...
01 April 2009
Audi reports strong U.S. import luxury market share gain in March
Audi today announced sales for the month of March totaling 6,433 units sold. Audi's share of U.S. import luxury vehicle sales increased a strong 1.3 percentage points...
01 April 2009
Audi Truth in 24 application is now available on Apple App Store
Getting a hands-on feel for the excitement of Le Mans racing and the acclaimed documentary Truth in 24 got a lot easier today with the launch of the all-new Truth in 24 driving challenge...
31 March 2009
Progress on Racetrack = Progress in Fuel Tank
From politicians to marketers, from oil companies to environmentalists. No matter who you speak to these days – it seems like everyone has an idea to reduce U.S. dependence...
30 March 2009
Volkswagen Announces Return of Golf Nameplate for U.S. Market
Volkswagen of America, Inc. welcomes back the Golf nameplate with the arrival of the sixth generation Golf...
27 March 2009
Volkswagen Brings new 'Penthaus' Seating and Interactive Fan Experiences to Verizon Center
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced an enhanced activation plan to expand its sponsorship as the presenting automotive sponsor of the Verizon Center...
24 March 2009
Demand for Truth in 24 triggers exclusive (and free) iTunes release
From the moment it hit the film festival circuit last fall to its nationwide ESPN premiere last Friday, Truth in 24 has generated a groundswell of enthusiasm...
24 March 2009
Bentley Motors Announces Continued Expansion of Retail Network with Appointment of Bentley Austin
Bentley Motors, Inc. today announced the continued expansion of its retail network with the appointment of Bentley Austin in the Texas hill country...
23 March 2009
Volkswagen Announces Car Sponsors for 2009 Jetta TDI Cup
Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced the car sponsors for the 2009 Jetta TDI Cup series, in preparation for its season-opening SCCA Pro Racing sanctioned events...
23 March 2009
Audi announces its status as the official luxury vehicle of the New York Yankees
Audi today announced that the brand is now the official luxury vehicle of the New York Yankees. The new relationship also includes the naming of the Audi Yankees Club...
22 March 2009
Perfect debut for the Audi R15 TDI
The Audi R15 TDI has defeated its competition in its debut race: Dindo Capello (Italy), Tom Kristensen (Denmark) and Allan McNish (Scotland) achieved a historic victory...
20 March 2009
Volkswagen Group of America Contributes $5.28 Million to Educational Institutions in Tennessee
Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations, LLC, today announced a five-year, $5.28 million philanthropic commitment designed to serve as a catalyst...
19 March 2009
Audi R15 TDI on the front row on its debut
Good debut for the Audi R15 TDI: The all-new diesel-powered sports car from AUDI AG will start its first ever race from the front row of the grid...
19 March 2009
Audi underscores commitment to corporate responsibility and the U.S. Hispanic community by providing PODER Reconciliation Forum with Audi Q7 TDI clean diesel vehicles
Through its presence as the exclusive automotive partner of the PODER Reconciliation Forum in Washington D.C., Audi is proud to continue to support the U.S. Hispanic community...
18 March 2009
On ESPN primetime Friday: A racing film for the ages, Truth in 24
Compelling films about car races are rarities for good reasons: The action is a blur, the circuits are spread out over great distances, helmeted drivers are nestled into cockpits...
17 March 2009
Tiguan Climbs to Top of "Crossover" Category
The Volkswagen 2009 Tiguan has been named "Best Crossover" by a reviewer at MarketWatch.com, part of the The Wall Street Journal digital network...
17 March 2009
Touareg TDI tops Mercedes, Lexus and BMW
In a recent Motor Trend comparison, the new 2009 Touareg TDI Clean Diesel beat out BMW X5 xDrive 35d, 2010 Lexus RX 450h and Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTEC...
16 March 2009
The New Golf — An All-round Safe Vehicle
Once again the latest Golf has received five stars in the EuroNCAP evaluation: the European crash test programme EuroNCAP awarded the new Golf the highest score of five stars...
16 March 2009
Volkswagen Renews Partnership as the Official Automotive Partner of Major League Soccer
Volkswagen of America Inc., Major League Soccer and Soccer United Marketing, MLS's marketing arm, today announced a new multi-year partnership...
16 March 2009
Volkswagen Group of America Operations Names Local Firm for Plant Security
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC announced today that it has selected Chattanooga-based Walden Security for a $1.9 million contract...
13 March 2009
First major challenge for the Audi R15 TDI
Now it's serious: After tests in Spain and Italy, the first race looms for the new Audi R15 TDI. During the 12-hour race at Sebring (Florida, USA) on Saturday, March 21...
13 March 2009
Lamborghini releases first images of the Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster (PDF)
Automobili Lamborghini has released the first photographs of a limited edition Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster...
12 March 2009
Audi lines up sponsorship of exclusive Tavistock Cup golf tourney
One of professional golf's most exclusive events gains Audi as a key sponsor this year for the first time...
12 March 2009
Volkswagen Reports Record Unit Sales, Sales Revenue and Profit
Despite the dramatic deterioration in its business environment, the Volkswagen Group met its unit sales, sales revenue and earnings targets last year...
11 March 2009
"Dakar" winner Volkswagen to compete in rally debut in the Orient
The "Dakar" winner will compete in the Orient: Volkswagen will take part in the inaugural Silk Way Rally through Russia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan...
10 March 2009
Volkswagen Creates Life-Size Pink New Beetle Convertible for Barbie® 50th Birthday
Volkswagen of America, Inc. helped Mattel celebrate Barbie® doll's 50th Birthday by transforming a New Beetle convertible into the ultimate Barbie® dream car...
09 March 2009
Audi Group: best-ever vehicle sales and revenue, plus record profit for fiscal year 2008
Despite the already noticeable effects of the financial crisis, Audi Group ended the 2008 fiscal year with yet more record-breaking figures for production...
09 March 2009
Audi R15 TDI: first "second" generation diesel racing sports car
AUDI AG is the world's first automobile manufacturer to develop a "second" generation diesel racing sports car. Audi aims to underline its supremacy..
03 March 2009
Volkswagen Reports February 2009 Sales
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced February 2009 sales of 13,660 units, a 17.5 percent decrease over February 2008 sale of 16,556 units...
03 March 2009
Audi reports February sales
Audi today announced sales for the month of February totaling 4,653 units sold, a decrease from February sales in 2008. Audi predicts an increase in its share...
03 March 2009
Polo BlueMotion Concept Car — Key Aspects
It is still a concept – the most fuel efficient five-seater in the world. Its name: Polo BlueMotion. Fuel consumption: 3.3 liters CO2 emissions: just 87 g/km!...
03 March 2009
Research project on biofuels started under leadership of Volkswagen
OPTFUEL, a European research consortium, has begun under the leadership of Volkswagen AG. This project is expected to demonstrate "optimized fuels for sustainable transport"...
03 March 2009
Volkswagen to showcase the "auto@web" project at CeBIT
Volkswagen will be showcasing the "auto@web" Tiguan, an innovative new development in the world of information and communication, at CeBIT which starts today in Hanover...
03 March 2009
Hundred years of Bugatti at the Geneva Autoshow (PDF)
At Geneva the Bugatti Veyron « Grand Sport » is shown for the first time to a wider public in Europe. Next to the Grand Sport Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. presents...
02 March 2009
Volkswagen Group increases sales revenue and operating profit in 2008
"The current year remains extremely difficult for the entire automotive industry. Our target is to fare better than the overall market. The strength of our multi-brand group...
02 March 2009
To the Point: The New Polo
No other car in this class has such a mature and high-end image as the new Polo. Comfort, quality and safety have all taken a considerable leap forward...
02 March 2009
Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce (PDF)
The Lamborghini Murciélago is one of the most extraordinary super sports cars of all time. Automobili Lamborghini has now expanded its model range...
26 February 2009
First U.S. Audi R8 V10 sets pace by raising $500,000 in charity auction
Charity auctions typically offer high-value items to spur bidding that benefits a worthy cause. But what unfolded at the 3rd annual Boca Raton Concours d' Elegance auction...
25 February 2009
Bentley Continental Supersports
The Continental Supersports is the fastest and most powerful Bentley ever. It is the extreme Bentley, a muscular two-seater that delivers supercar performance...
25 February 2009
Volkswagen Makes Clean Diesel Racing Even Greener in 2009 with the Use of B5 Biodiesel
After first introducing its clean diesel technology on the race track in 2008, Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced it will use B5 biodiesel to power its race cars...
25 February 2009
UPDATED: All-new 2009 Audi Q5 Quick Reference — USA Data
24 February 2009
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations Announces Multi-Million Dollar Agreement with EPB
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC announced today that EPB will be the energy provider for the company's new plant...
23 February 2009
Audi expands marketing commitment in the USA: prominent role at the Academy Awards
The biggest names in the movie industry arrived in fitting style last night for the 81st Academy Awards ceremony: A fleet of 40 white Audi Q7 TDI Clean Diesel cars...
20 February 2009
Volkswagen Group of America Announces U.S. Arrival of 16 Passat Lingyu Fuel Cell Vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America announced today that 16 Passat Lingyu vehicles will participate in fleet demonstrations at the California Fuel Cell Partnership in Sacramento, Calif...
20 February 2009
Automobili Lamborghini announces Lamborghini Academy programme for 2009
Lamborghini has announced its new Lamborghini Academy dates for 2009. With courses open to all sports car enthusiasts as well as Lamborghini owners...
12 February 2009
Volkswagen Announces Latest Special Edition New Beetle Convertible — "Blush"
Volkswagen of America, Inc. has long been known for offering special edition models with unique characteristics that create excitement in showrooms and individuality among owners...
11 February 2009
Group and core brand extend market share in January
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivered 246,700 vehicles to customers worldwide in January (2008: 287,500; -14.1 percent). The Volkswagen Group delivered...
10 February 2009
Volkswagen Announces 2009 Jetta TDI Cup Driver Lineup
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the names of the 30 drivers who will compete in its 2009 Jetta TDI Cup season...
10 February 2009
Chattanooga-Based Advanced Technologies Awarded $1.1 Million Contract for Volkswagen Plant
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC applauded the decision today by the Industrial Development Board to award a $1.1 million contract...
10 February 2009
Two new Audi R15 TDI at Sebring opener
The eagerly awaited first race of the new diesel sports car from AUDI AG draws ever closer: Audi Sport Team Joest contests the notorious 12-hour race at Sebring, Florida...
09 February 2009
Business and Biodiversity Initiative launches own Internet portal
Well-known companies from Germany, Japan and Brazil, including Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, are supporting the German government...
09 February 2009
Volkswagen Adds Tenth Race to the 2009 Jetta TDI Cup Schedule
After previously releasing details on nine of the ten events for the 2009 Jetta TDI Cup season, Volkswagen of America, Inc. has now announced...
09 February 2009
Updated: All-new 2009 Audi Q5 Quick Reference — USA Data
06 February 2009
Audi sets 2009 model-year prices for all-new Q5 crossover
Audi set the base price for its all-new and segment-redefining 2009 Audi Q5 crossover vehicle at $37,200. The Audi Q5 will begin to arrive in U.S. dealerships...
06 February 2009
Audi's market shares continue to grow in January
Audi sold around 56,200 cars in January. As expected, sales fell short of the record figures for the same month last year due to the worldwide economic crisis...
05 February 2009
Volkswagen Teams Up with D.C. United and Washington Wizards for D.C. Auto Show
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that former D.C. United Captain John Harkes, and Washington Wizards' Center JaVale McGee will be signing autographs...
03 February 2009
What makes commuters, moms happy? Web sites pick Audi cars
Tired of long, tiring drives to work and back? Consider the 2009 Audi A4. Cars.com today recognized it as the "Best New Car for Commuters" in its 2009 Cars.com Lifestyles Awards...
03 February 2009
Audi A5 and R8 lead January sales
Audi today announced sales for the month of January totaling 4,722 units, a decrease from record January sales in 2008. Audi predicts its share of the U.S. luxury vehicle market...
03 February 2009
Volkswagen Reports January 2009 Sales
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced January 2009 sales of 12,744 units, a 11.6 percent decrease over January 2008 sale of 14,412 units...
02 February 2009
BlueMotionTechnologies – Volkswagen presents a new world of efficiency
BlueMotionTechnologies bundles Volkswagen's best environmental technologies of today to fulfill the automotive aspirations of tomorrow...
31 January 2009
Audi driver squad stronger than ever before
Head of Audi Motorsport Dr Wolfgang Ullrich left the traditional Audi Winter Camp in Ofterschwang, Bavaria, at which the AUDI AG factory drivers prepared...
30 January 2009
Naples Winter Wine Festival charity auction features an Audi R8
One of the grandest prizes up for auction this year at the Naples Winter Wine Festival, Naples, Florida charity event is the chance to own an Audi R8 sports car...
28 January 2009
The next generation MMI from Audi: top-level multimedia and communication
Audi is increasing its lead in infotainment technology even further. A new generation of the MMI, the supreme solution for multimedia, communication and operation...
28 January 2009
The Extreme Bentley
On March 3rd at the 2009 International Geneva Motor Show, Bentley will reveal its fastest, most powerful production car ever...
27 January 2009
Champion of the Inaugural Jetta TDI Cup Series Has Strong Finish in Daytona
Josh Hurley, winner of the first ever Jetta TDI Cup, was signed by APR Motorsport and is competing in the 2009 Koni Sports Car Challenge Championship...
22 January 2009
Volkswagen Makes Motorsports History as It Claims First and Second Place of the 2009 Dakar Rally
Volkswagen made motorsport history by winning the 2009 Dakar Rally with its clean diesel powered Race Touareg TDI's. This years Dakar Rally, which made its debut in South America...
21 January 2009
Audi's new Super Bowl ad, "Chase," defines luxury for the new era
Audi aims to create as much on-screen excitement in its second Super Bowl ad as the players create on the field. Inspired by iconic Hollywood chase scenes...
20 January 2009
Volkswagen schedules five days' short-time working for some production sections
Volkswagen has scheduled a period of short-time working in some sections of its German plants for week 9 (February 23 – 27). The arrangements affect approximately two-thirds...
20 January 2009
50 Years of the Bentley Engine
Dr. Ulrich Eichhorn, Member of the Board for Engineering at Bentley Motors, will chart the progress of one of the world's most remarkable and enduring automotive engines...
19 January 2009
Private team plans LMS with Audi R10 TDI
The successful Audi R10 TDI is likely to appear again on European race tracks in 2009. While Audi will contest the 24 Hours of Le Mans as part of its factory commitment...
18 January 2009
One millionth Touran delivered
Volkswagen is celebrating the delivery of the one millionth Volkswagen Touran. On Friday, Christian Klingler, Member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Brand...
16 January 2009
Audi lines up unprecedented sponsorship of inauguration coverage
Audi today announced it will help Americans experience the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama with unprecedented sponsorships of television and online coverage...
15 January 2009
Audi and Prada - two strong brands, one clear line
Two strong brands are now joining forces in pooling their creative resources: in respect of design, innovation and tradition, Audi and Prada both occupy a pioneering role...
15 January 2009
Audi recognized for design excellence at prestigious EyesOn Design Awards at the NAIAS 2009
Audi of America announced that it won two awards at the EyesOn Design Awards Ceremony at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)...
13 January 2009
Award-Winning Film 'Truth in 24' Picked up by ESPN for Primetime Slot
Audi of America announced that ESPN will debut the NFL Films documentary Truth in 24 on Friday, March 20. The broadcast marks the first public distribution...
12 January 2009
North American International Auto Show 2009 / Detroit
The new Clean Diesels from Volkswagen
12 January 2009
Volkswagen Group of America Announces Formation of Chattanooga Manufacturing Company
Volkswagen Group of America today announced the formation of its new manufacturing company, Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC...
12 January 2009
Volkswagen Group of America Moves Forward with "Strategy 2018" Plan
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. asserted solid progress toward growing its sales and market share in the U.S. was made in calendar year 2008...
11 January 2009
2010 Audi A3 2.0 TDI clean diesel: Quick Reference: USA Data
11 January 2009
Audi Sportback Concept
Debut in Detroit: Audi is unveiling the Sportback concept show car at the 2009 North American International Automobile Show...
11 January 2009
To the Point: NAIAS 2009 — Countdown is running for the new Touareg V6 TDI
Volkswagen is presenting an innovative lineup of extremely economical and low-emissions drive technologies at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit (NAIAS)...
11 January 2009
Volkswagen – Concept BlueSport World Premiere
Comeback of the Compact Roadster
11 January 2009
Lamborghini presents highly individualized super sports cars at the Detroit Auto Show
Alongside the new Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder, Lamborghini will present two exclusive, highly individualized super sports cars at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show...
11 January 2009
Automobili Lamborghini increases worldwide sales again in 2008
In spite of worldwide financial and economic turmoil, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. has delivered another historically very strong year in 2008...
11 January 2009
Target met: Volkswagen Group tops prior-year level, delivering 6.23 million vehicles in 2008
"We have kept our promise: the Volkswagen Group delivered more vehicles than ever before in the difficult year of 2008. With growing shares on the world market...
08 January 2009
Volkswagen Press Conference at 2009 NAIAS in Detroit
The Volkswagen press conference at this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit with the Chairman of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Group...
08 January 2009
AUDI AG Records Sales of Over One Million Cars for the First Time
AUDI AG has achieved its stated objective of selling one million cars in 2008 for the first time in its history. With about 1,003,400 cars sold worldwide, Audi increased its unit sales...
06 January 2009
The new GTC Speed builds on the success of Continental GTC
The 200 mph GTC Speed is Bentley's most powerful convertible ever The latest GTC range is refined and extended with two new models The new GTC delivers enhanced style, comfort and choice...
05 January 2009
Volkswagen Reports December 2008 Sales
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced December 2008 sales of 17,577 units, a 14.4 percent decrease over December 2007...
05 January 2009
Audi Increases Market Share for December and 2008
Audi today announced sales for the month of December totaling 7,712 units. Despite a challenging marketplace, Audi appears to have outpaced most brands...
