Press Releases
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01 September 2010
Audi reports best-ever August U.S. sales; brand continues strong arc toward sales record in 2010
Audi today maintained its 2010 momentum with record August U.S. sales, which surpassed the prior August record set in 2003 by more than 900 vehicles.
01 September 2010
Volkswagen Of America Announces 21% Increase in Year-To-Date Sales
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported that August marked a 21 percent increase in year-to-date sales for their entire line of vehicles.
01 September 2010
Dr. Stefan Brungs named Head of Sales and Marketing for Bugatti
Bugatti Automobiles SAS announced today that Dr. Stefan Brungs (50) will take over the sales, marketing and aftersales department for the company, beginning October 1.
31 August 2010
Alasdair Stewart Appointed Board Member for Sales and Marketing
Bentley Motors today announced the appointment of Alasdair Stewart (46) as the new Board Member for Sales and Marketing.
27 August 2010
Audi goes to Hollywood
For the past several years Audi has been turning its attention to Hollywood and its stars. In return Hollywood has turned its attention to Audi in a big way!
27 August 2010
Wolpert to take charge of Group product management
Klaus-Gerhard Wolpert (53), currently Cayenne model series head at Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, takes over from Matthias Müller at the Volkswagen Group effective October 1, 2010.
25 August 2010
Audi R15 TDI embarks on a world tour
A new worldwide racing series focused on innovative drive concepts, new technology and reduced fuel consumption will stage its inaugural round at Silverstone on September 12.
24 August 2010
Hans Demant moves to Volkswagen Group
Hans Demant (59) takes charge of international project coordination at Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft effective October 1, 2010.
23 August 2010
Volkswagen Chattanooga Passes the 1000th Employee Threshold
Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations announced today that its current orientation class of new team members contained the 1000th employee to be hired for the manufacturing facility set to begin production in the first quarter of 2011.
23 August 2010
Luxurious sound from the Audi brand
The RS 5 races towards Florian Käppler at more than 200 km/h (124.27 mph). Just a few more meters – nothing must go wrong now!
23 August 2010
Three red dot awards for Audi Corporate Sound
An R8 roars across the screen. A sonorous voice, dramatic music, and at the end, the beating of a heart. No doubt about it: this is an Audi commercial.
23 August 2010
“App My Ride Contest” – Volkswagen gives awards to the best
The winner of the Volkswagen “App my Ride Contest” has been found: “DUDE” came out on top in the contest for applications in the car – an app that communicates with the driver playfully and supportively.
22 August 2010
Audi makes up ground in DTM title fight
Audi has made up ground to the leader of the standings at the DTM race at Zandvoort like the brand had been hoping to do. Still, the sixth round of the season did not go according to expectations for the title defenders.
22 August 2010
Quotes after the race at Zandvoort
Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline finished in the points with all five cars at Zandvoort. Quotes from the Audi camp.
22 August 2010
A4 times four – Audi on pole again
The champion is back – and how! With a record lead of almost seven tenths of a second Audi driver Timo Scheider commandingly clinched the pole position for the DTM race at Zandvoort (Sunday, starting at 1:45 p.m. – local time – on “Das Erste”).
21 August 2010
Audi hands over dream cars to FC Bayern
Right in time for the start of the new Bundesliga season, players, coaches and officials of FC Bayern München took possession of their new Audi company cars today.
17 August 2010
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d‘Elegance
It was a big surprise when California's Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger showed up at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance last Sunday and he visibly enjoyed it...
16 August 2010
Audi is set on regaining its usual strength
After a disappointing race result at the Nürburgring Audi is aiming to turn the trend around at Zandvoort from August 20 to 22: in the second half of the season that will start on the Dutch North Sea coast the title defenders are set on regaining their usual strength.
15 August 2010
Bentley Motors announces debut of two limited-edition dropheads at Pebble Beach
Bentley Motors is displaying the company’s new limited-edition Continental GTC and GTC Speed 80-11 models, designed exclusively for the North American market, on the Concept Lawn at the 60th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
13 August 2010
Bugatti Presents Veyron 16.4 Super Sport to Public
On the 3rd of July, the new Veyron 16.4 Super Sport achieved a new landspeed world record with 431, 072 km/h (268 mph) on Volkswagen Group's proving ground at Ehra-Lessien, close to the Wolfsburg headquarters.
13 August 2010
Volkswagen Group sells over four million vehicles in January – July period for first time
For the first time, the Volkswagen Group sold more than 4 million vehicles in the period from January to July. 4.16 (January - July 2009: 3.65; +13.7 percent)* million vehicles were delivered to customers during the first seven months of the current year.
12 August 2010
Audi Certified Pre-Owned sales posted record July results to further the Audi momentum story
The story of Audi momentum in the U.S. market doesn’t live only with the brand’s consistently strong new-vehicle sales results, which are on track to set a full-year record in 2010.
12 August 2010
Volkswagen Group is most trustworthy company
According to a study, the Volkswagen Group is the most trustworthy of all DAX 30 companies. Volkswagen scored the highest ranking in the Corporate Trust Index (CTI), a study carried out by the Institute of Communication and Media Studies of the University of Leipzig and PMG Presse-Monitor.
12 August 2010
Volkswagen and CMD agree strategic partnership
Cummins MerCruiser Diesel (CMD), a supplier of marine propulsion solutions, and Volkswagen concluded a partnership today (Thursday) to develop and supply marine engines.
11 August 2010
The four-ring symphony: Sound development at Audi – the car as an orchestra
It’s all in the sound – this is especially true for cars from Audi. So-called “sound design” has become one more important component in vehicle development at Audi.
11 August 2010
Light: Design
Efficient, reliable, one-of-a-kind. Audi was the first automobile manufacturer to recognize the potential of revolutionary LED lighting technology and then incorporate it during development of its vehicles.
11 August 2010
“Audi Feeling and Audi Click”
Pressing, tapping, pulling, sliding, turning, feeling and touching. These are the focus of an entire team at Audi. After all, quality is in the details.
11 August 2010
The Audi Nose Team sets strict odor standards: Using a canning jar to develop cars
They stick their noses into everything – it’s just part of their job. The Audi Odor Team, generally referred to as the “Nose Team,” is on the trail of unpleasant odors in vehicles.
09 August 2010
Volkswagen Group completes acquisition of majority shareholding in Italdesign Giugiaro
The Volkswagen Group has completed the acquisition of the majority shareholding in Italdesign Giugiaro S.p.A. (IDG), Turin.
06 August 2010
AUDI AG: Sales records in United States and China
AUDI AG delivered around 91,400 cars worldwide in July. Unit sales thus increased by 7.7 percent compared with the prior-year month.
06 August 2010
Volkswagen Partners With Wingard for Tire and Wheel Assembly
Wingard Quality Supply, LLC (WQS) has been awarded the contract for tire and wheel assembly for Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations. Wingard will locate its operations in the Volkswagen Supplier Park located at the factory site.
05 August 2010
Audi drivers support charities
From the Rhineland Evening with delicious specialties from Cologne all the way to a parade of 24 Audi A5 Coupé cars – the spectators at the DTM race at the Nürburgring (August 6 to 8) will get to see a lot from Audi above and beyond racing.
04 August 2010
Audi on the go: Press service for iPhone, iPad and iPod
Thanks to the “AudiMedia” App, journalists and media representatives can now quickly and easily access information from AUDI AG. No matter where, no matter when: the Audi app offers the latest press texts, photographic materials and videos regarding the Four Rings.
03 August 2010
Audi reports 22% increase in July year-over-year U.S. sales; brand on track to set sales record in 2010
Audi today reported strong July 2010 U.S. sales leading into a promising second-half of the year. Following its previous best first-half results of any year, Audi maintained its momentum as July 2010 sales of cars and SUVs increased 22% compared to July 2009.
03 August 2010
Volkswagen Of America Announces 16 Percent Increase For July Sales And A 13th Consecutive Month Of Growth
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported July 2010 sales of 23,880 total units, for a 16 percent increase over July 2009, and its thirteenth consecutive month of sales growth.
29 July 2010
Strategic Vision 2010 Total Quality Index™ awards top honors to Audi A5/S5, Audi Q5 and Audi Q7
The Audi A5/S5 coupe, the Audi Q5 crossover and Audi Q7 rank at the top of the premium coupe and luxury Crossover / SUV categories in the newly released Strategic Vision Inc. 2010 Total Quality Index.
29 July 2010
Volkswagen Group lifts profitability substantially in first half of 2010
The Volkswagen Group significantly increased its profitability in the first half of 2010 and continued its growth path in all key international automotive markets.
28 July 2010
Third bonus this year for Audi workforce
AUDI AG achieved clearly positive results in 2009, a year of worldwide crisis, and now its employees are benefiting: the company is thanking them for their efforts with a total bonus payment of 97 million euros – more than any of its competitors have paid.
26 July 2010
Watch World Premiere of the All-new Audi A7 Live Today at 2:30 p.m. (EST)
In the unique ambiance of the art museum “Pinakothek der Moderne”, Audi is presenting a one-of-a-kind car: the new Audi A7. With the sporty elegance of a coupe and the functionality of a five-door car, the A7 cuts a distinguished figure in the luxury class.
26 July 2010
The Audi A7 – elegance and efficiency
Emotion-packed design, sporty character and innovative technology: Audi is targeting a new market segment with the A7. The large five-door model with the dynamically accentuated rear end brings together the best of three worlds: the sporty elegance of a coupe, the comfort of a sedan and the practicality of a station wagon.
23 July 2010
Audi sets 2011 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro prices; confirms Audi RS5 Coupe is coming to U.S.
Audi today announced that pricing for the new 2011 R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro® supercar will begin at $161,000 with the first of the hand-assembled models reaching U.S. showrooms as soon as next month.
23 July 2010
Volkswagen Group reports new delivery record for first half year
The Volkswagen Group delivered more vehicles than originally expected during the first half of 2010. In total, 3.58 (January to June 2009: 3.10)* million vehicles were sold, an increase of about 16 percent.
21 July 2010
Volkswagen Board Chair Tours Chattanooga Factory
As part of a working visit, Volkswagen AG Chairman, Dr. Martin Winterkorn visited the Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations factory on Wed., July 21, 2010.
20 July 2010
Audi celebrates 2 million U.S. sales; imagines how cars will look when it achieves 3 million in sales
The momentum that propelled Audi to record U.S. sales in the first half of 2010 also helped it achieve the benchmark of 2 million vehicles sold to American luxury car consumers.
20 July 2010
Sporty and efficient: 10,000th Audi TT 2.0 TDI leaves the assembly line
The Audi TT 2.0 TDI’s sales success proves that dynamism and efficiency are not mutually exclusive. On the contrary, this modern combination appeals strongly to customers.
20 July 2010
Volkswagen Presents Worldwide Research Alliance On Electric Mobility
Volkswagen Group is invests over five billion Euros a year in research and development; 23,000 employees are active in this area worldwide.
19 July 2010
Volkswagen Showcases All-New 2011 Jetta During International Driving Presentation In San Francisco
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today showcased its all-new 2011 Jetta as part of a weeklong international driving presentation held in San Francisco, CA.
19 July 2010
Volkswagen Presents Worldwide Research Alliance On Electric Mobility
Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, today reinforced the importance of the electric mobility research and initiatives taking place at Volkswagen’s Electronic Research Laboratory (ERL) in Silicon Valley.
16 July 2010
Audi Q5, Audi Q7 have top appeal in their luxury SUV segments, new J.D. Power and Associates study finds
The only two sport-utility vehicles Audi offers – the Audi Q5 and theAudi Q7 – earned top rankings in their luxury Crossover / SUV categories in the newly released J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study.
15 July 2010
Volkswagen of America captures two J.D. Power and Associates APEAL Awards
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that two of its vehicles, Routan and GTI, received most appealing in segment awards from J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study.
15 July 2010
Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion named WHAT CAR? Green Car of the Year
Volkswagen’s BlueMotion range of vehicles has added a further three awards – including overall Green Car of the Year – to its list of accolades, this time at the What Car? Green Awards 2010 which were presented last night at a ceremony at Twickenham Stadium in London.
14 July 2010
Volkswagen Project on Track as 2nd Anniversary Arrives
On July 15, 2010, Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations will mark the two-year anniversary of its announcement to build an automobile manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tenn., which will produce a new midsize sedan starting early next year.
13 July 2010
Audi announces Winner of “The Tony Stark Innovation Challenge”
In celebration of Audi’s integration in Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment’s Iron Man 2, Audi of America, Inc., announced the winner of its social media competition “Stark Expo & Audi Present: The Tony Stark Innovation Challenge.”
13 July 2010
Audi ur-quattro and R8 e-tron win the Silvretta Classic and E-Auto Rally
The Audi team secured a double victory for the four rings in the inaugural “Silvretta E-Auto Rally Montafon 2010” and the 13th “Silvretta Classic Montafon” with the Audi e-tron technology demonstrator based on the R8 and the Audi ur-quattro from 1988.
12 July 2010
The new high-tech flagship of the brand – The Audi A8 L
The full-size A8 sedan embodies the Vorsprung durch Technik for which Audi is renowned. The brand now presents the new top version of its flagship.
09 July 2010
The new Audi heartbeat
For the last 14 years every Audi commercial, product and brand film has closed with an image of the four rings and the sound of a heartbeat.
09 July 2010
Lamborghini announces new center for carbon fiber research in Sant’Agata Bolognese
Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. announces a new Advanced Composites Research Center (ACRC) at its headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese.
08 July 2010
First stage: Audi R8 e-tron in “Silvretta E-Auto Rally Montafon 2010”
Audi has entered an e-tron technology platform wrapped in the skin of an R8 in the Silvretta E-Auto Rally Montafon 2010.
08 July 2010
AUDI AG on course for new sales record in 2010 after first half-year
AUDI AG delivered around 99,250 cars worldwide in June, beating even the strong sales figures from the previous month of May.
06 July 2010
Volkswagen extends Group Board of Management
The Volkswagen Group is extending the Group Board of Management in the context of its “Strategy 2018” growth program and setting up a new “Group Trucks” Board of Management division to this end.
06 July 2010
Bentley Magazine goes live and online
The latest issue of the Bentley Magazine is now live and online at www.bentleymedia.com.
05 July 2010
Audi Corporate Design wins second gold
Precise and groundbreaking: Audi has won gold in the coveted “Corporate Design Award”. This is a pleasing endorsement, as the brand’s refined visual identity had already received an award from the German Designer Club.
05 July 2010
Bentley's Supersports Convertible makes rapid debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Bentley’s Continental Supersports Convertible, the world’s fastest production drophead, made its official public driving debut at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
05 July 2010
Landspeed world record with the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
On a beautiful sunny day at 25 degrees, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport achieved a new landspeed world record for production cars, on the proving grounds of the Volkswagen Group at Ehra-Lessien (nearby its headquarters at Wolfsburg).
01 July 2010
Audi June sales increase 14.3%; brand sets half-year sales record
Audi today reported that strong June 2010 sales propelled it to the best first-half results of any year since it began selling cars in the U.S. market.
01 July 2010
Volkswagen Of America Announces 10.6 Percent Increase For June Sales And A 12th Consecutive Month Of Growth
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported June 2010 sales of 21,051 total units, for a 10.6 percent increase over June 2009, and its twelfth consecutive month of sales growth.
01 July 2010
The Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro – fascinating dynamics
Audi is adding another model to its R8 high-performance sports car lineup: Hot on the heels of the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro comes another model with a V8 engine.
29 June 2010
Volkswagen Announces VW-Certified Collision Repair Facility Program
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced a VW-Certified Collision Repair Facility program for U.S. dealer-affiliated and independent body shops.
29 June 2010
Goodwood: Pink Floyd drummer meets Le Mans winner
The stage is set: from July 2 to 4, the Earl of March and Kinrara is inviting lovers of historic motorsport to join him for the annual highlight in the calendar, the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
28 June 2010
Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible — New Official Driving Photography and Video Footage
Bentley Motors has released new images and editorial video of the Continental Supersports Convertible. Shot on location in Colorado, the 2 minute film is available to view or download at www.bentleymedia.com along with 20 new hi-resolution photographs, all free for editorial use.
25 June 2010
Ready For Roads, Trails, And The Unknown In Between: 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
The 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is designed to tackle just about any type of adventure, all while providing the driver and passengers with a blend of German style, usability, and engineering.
25 June 2010
Le Mans victory spurs Audi on
Audi today launched a bold new design for the Autonomous Audi TTS Pikes Peak, as research surrounding the car that can drive itself enters a crucial stage before high-speed test runs up Pikes Peak in Colorado this fall.
25 June 2010
New look, reaffirmed mission for Autonomous Audi TTS Pikes Peak
Audi today launched a bold new design for the Autonomous Audi TTS Pikes Peak, as research surrounding the car that can drive itself enters a crucial stage before high-speed test runs up Pikes Peak in Colorado this fall.
24 June 2010
‘Engine of the Year’ trophies for TSI technology
The much sought-after ‘Engine of the Year Award’ has been won by Volkswagen – the tenth time already that the Group has taken the cherished trophy back to Wolfsburg.
24 June 2010
Top rankings for Audi A4, A8 and S8 in “AUTO TEST” and from “J.D. Power”
The biggest survey of German car owners has just been published, and two prizes have gone to the Audi A4, A8 and S8.
24 June 2010
Automobili Lamborghini celebrates production record with ten thousand Gallardo models
Automobili Lamborghini has achieved a new production record in 2010, with Gallardo number 10,000 rolling off the production line at Lamborghini’s factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese.
23 June 2010
International Engine of the Year Award 2010 for 2.5-liter TFSI in the Audi TT RS
A jury of 71 leading motoring journalists from35 countries has voted the turbocharged 2.5-liter FSI in the Audi TT RS as the “International Engine of the Year 2010” in the 2-liter to 2.5-liter category.
23 June 2010
2010 L.E.A.D.E.R. Award for Volkswagen
Automotive News Europe and the Automotive Intelligence Center in Bilbao, Spain have awarded Volkswagen a major new industry prize for its innovative achievements in the area of sustainable technologies and product development.
23 June 2010
Audi researching technologies for active safety
Employees of the Audi Driver Assistance Systems project house and Audi Electronics Venture GmbH are presenting three projects from the realm of active safety at the concluding event of the AKTIV research initiative.
23 June 2010
Volkswagen honors its best salespersons
Volkswagen honored its best international salespersons yesterday (Tuesday). Christian Klingler, Member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen brand responsible for ‘Sales, Marketing and After Sales’, presented the Volkswagen Diploma to 74 graduates of the International Training Center at a ceremony in Wolfsburg.
23 June 2010
Audi Tool Trophy awarded for second time
How can ultra-high-strength steel panels be joined together? What alternative concepts are there for building prototype tools?
22 June 2010
Volkswagen Group of America and Stanford University are off to the races in American Solar Car Challenge
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is proud to sponsor the Stanford Solar Car Project (SSCP), which is racing its car “Apogee” in the 2010 American Solar Challenge.
22 June 2010
Lamborghini St. Moritz 2010
Over 100 Lamborghini cars past and present, and their drivers, gathered in Switzerland this weekend, 18 to 20 June, in a dynamic celebration of the marque.
18 June 2010
Volkswagen expands social commitment in South Africa
The Volkswagen Group is underscoring its social commitment in South Africa with further projects.
18 June 2010
Audi celebrates Le Mans victories with its employees in Neckarsulm and Ingolstadt
Audi will celebrate its record victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours, which saw the highest speed in the history of the endurance classic that has been held since 1923, with its employees at the Neckarsulm and Ingolstadt locations.
18 June 2010
Readers of sport auto award eight prizes to Audi
The readers of sport auto, a German automotive magazine, declared the Audi R8 Spyder best in its class in the "Sportiest Cars of 2010" survey. All in all, Audi took eight awards.
18 June 2010
Readers of “Sport Auto” award prizes to Lamborghini
The readership of specialist magazine “Sport Auto” has named the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera as “the Sportiest Car of 2010”.
17 June 2010
Facts on Audi’s record victory at Le Mans
In the fastest race in Le Mans history Audi achieved its ninth triumph. Key facts on the historic Le Mans exploit of the brand with the four rings.
16 June 2010
Audi and Google are winning combination at Telematics Awards 2010
Audi and Google have been named as the winners of the "Best Embedded Telematics Navigation Product" award at the Telematics Awards 2010.
15 June 2010
Volkswagen Announces World Debut of All-New 2011 Jetta, Delivering Sophisticated Style at an Accessible Price
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the world debut of its all-new 2011 Jetta, delivering style, precision German engineering and Carefree Maintenance, all at an extremely accessible price.
15 June 2010
Initial Facts: World Premiere of the New Jetta
Today, Volkswagen is presenting – at Times Square in New York - an entirely new Jetta design. The model series has a global presence with 9.6 million units sold, and it has been a bestseller especially in the USA.
15 June 2010
Audi showcases digital design innovation at Design Miami/ Basel 2010
Audi returns to Design Miami/ Basel as exclusive automotive sponsor and presents a dynamic and innovative lighting installation entitled ‘Lucid Flux’, designed by Moritz Waldemeyer, to celebrate the car manufacturer’s iconic A1 and A8 luxury sedan models – the range that Audi offers for every stage of life.
14 June 2010
The New CrossPolo
The next generation CrossPolo is ready for new adventures. After the Polo base version presented in 2009 and the Polo BlueMotion (debut in 2010) with its superior and possibly record-breaking fuel efficiency, and the Polo GTI that is also launching at this time, the CrossPolo now completes the series as a fourth model.
14 June 2010
Digital market launch: The Polo GTI on Facebook
Volkswagen is breaking new ground for the market launch of its products. The Polo GTI is the first vehicle to be presented to customers in Europe exclusively via a social network.
14 June 2010
Audi e-tron at 24 Hours of Le Mans
Audi presents an Audi e-tron technology platform based on the R8 at the most important sports car race of the year.
14 June 2010
New approaches to perfect sound – Hi-fi expertise at Audi
High-end quality for listening pleasure is a field of technology that is becoming increasingly important. Audi is taking the lead in the advancement of this technology.
13 June 2010
Audi achieves record victory at Le Mans with new technology
For the ninth time Audi has won the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans and thus equalized Ferrari’s position in the roll of honor in the French endurance classic.
11 June 2010
Volkswagen Group achieves 18.1 percent growth in worldwide deliveries for period to May 2010
The Volkswagen Group continues to enjoy positive sales development. A total of 2.94 (January to May 2009: 2.49)* million vehicles were sold in the first five months of the year 2010.
11 June 2010
Group Award 2010: Volkswagen honors its best suppliers
The Volkswagen Group presented the “Volkswagen Group Award 2010” to its best suppliers yesterday (Thursday).
11 June 2010
Audi and SkyGrid launch innovative 24 Hours of Le Mans Experience on iPad
Audi of America and SkyGrid have launched the 24 Hours of Le Mans Experience so that people using SkyGrid for iPad can access the latest news and high-definition multimedia Audi content related to the grueling motorsports event as it unfolds in France this weekend.
11 June 2010
Audi banks on efficiency at Le Mans
Audi Sport Team Joest fully concentrated on race preparations at the Le Mans 24 Hours on Wednesday and Thursday.
11 June 2010
Quotes after qualifying at Le Mans
Audi Sport Team Joest has been concentrating on race preparation during the two practice days at the Le Mans 24 Hours. The quotes from the Audi camp after qualifying.
10 June 2010
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Heads to Historic Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
10 June 2010
Volkswagen Group of America Announces New Manager for Product and Brand Communications
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. today announced that Kerry Christopher has been appointed manager, product communications, effective June 10, 2010.
09 June 2010
Volkswagen 2010 Jetta SportWagen Honored With TOP SAFETY PICK Award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen has received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK award for 2010, the highest rating possible from the non-profit research organization.
09 June 2010
Top-selling Audi A4 and Q5 models earn Insurance Institute TOP SAFETY PICK rating
Audi of America, Inc. today announced that the Q5 and A4 models earned 2010 TOP SAFETY PICK ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
09 June 2010
A lap at Le Mans with the Audi drivers
The 13.629-kilometer “Circuit des 24 Heures” is considered one of the world’s most fascinating race tracks on which no testing is possible.
08 June 2010
AUDI AG: Growth in sales in all regions
Unit sales at Audi continue to increase. In May the Ingolstadt company sold 14.6 percent more cars worldwide than in May 2009.
08 June 2010
Audi R15 TDI attracts great interest
Audi Sport Team Joest has successfully taken the first formal hurdle at the 78th edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours: all three Audi R15 TDI cars passed the Technical Scrutineering at the Place des Jacobins in the center of the Western French city in front of thousands of spectators without any problems.
07 June 2010
Audi A1 e-tron wins “e-car-award 2010”
The Audi A1 e-tron has won the “e-car-award,” presented this year for the very first time. The innovative Mega City Vehicle (MCV) with an electric motor was selected the winner from a field of 24 models, with 36,212 readers of Germany’s “AUTO TEST” trade publication casting votes.
07 June 2010
Mattias Ekström contests NASCAR race
For Mattias Ekström, Christmas this year will be on the 20th of June: the Audi "factory” driver and two-time DTM Champion has been given the opportunity to contest a race of U.S. NASCAR series for the Red Bull team at Sonoma (California).
06 June 2010
Thompson Leads Wire-To-Wire For Victory In Utah
Jake Thompson dominated this weekend's Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup event as he led every lap in today's race at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah.
05 June 2010
Thompson Earns Second Consecutive Pole in Utah
Jake Thompson returned to last year's form during qualifying today at Miller Motorsports Park as he earned his second consecutive pole at the Utah road course.
04 June 2010
Audi brings a plus in efficiency to Le Mans
The race is just around the corner: on the weekend of June 12/13 the Le Mans 24 Hours will be held for the 78th time.
04 June 2010
Volkswagen to Construct 35,000 Square Foot Dealership in San Francisco Bay Area
Volkswagen of America Inc. today announced plans to construct a 35,000 square-foot facility in the San Francisco area.
04 June 2010
Jonathan Browning heads global directing of the Volkswagen Group sales companies
Jonathan Browning (50) assumed responsibility for the global directing of the Volkswagen Group’s National Sales Companies (NSC) with effect from June 1, 2010.
04 June 2010
Volkswagen strengthens sales and marketing in the Group
Volkswagen is reorganizing the Group’s sales and marketing structures, aligning the Company to growing internationalization and business development dynamics on the markets.
04 June 2010
Volkswagen Academy Opens At Chattanooga Plant
Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations held grand opening ceremonies today for the Volkswagen Academy, a unique, cutting edge training center that will prepare employees for work, host an advanced vocational program and provide meeting facilities for outside groups when it is fully functioning.
03 June 2010
Volkswagen Drives World Cup Fever By Giving Soccer Fans A Once In A Lifetime Chance To Be Featured In National TV Spot
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today a nationwide contest calling on soccer "fanaticos" to express their passion for the game for a chance to win an appearance in a national TV spot during the World Cup.
03 June 2010
Touareg app invites users to take virtual test drive
Since its debut at the beginning of May, the new Volkswagen eGame "Touareg Challenge" has already been downloaded by over 1 million fans with iPhones and iPods.
03 June 2010
Tom Brady to quarterback flag football game at Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port
Audi is once again the official vehicle of Best Buddies International and the Title Sponsor of the 2010 Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port.
03 June 2010
Volkswagen of America Provides Two Police Cars to Herndon Police Department
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today presented the Town of Herndon, Va. with two police vehicles, providing local authorities additional tools to help keep residents safe.
03 June 2010
Audi sets third-straight monthly record with best May U.S. sales in company history
Audi today maintained its 2010 momentum with record May sales in the U.S. For the month, sales of Audi cars and SUVs increased 22.7% compared to May 2009, marking the third consecutive time this year that Audi set a monthly sales record.
02 June 2010
Volkswagen of America Announces 20.3 Percent Increase for May Sales and an 11th Consecutive Month of Growth
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported May 2010 sales of 23,543 total units, for a 20.3 percent increase over May 2009, and its eleventh consecutive month of sales growth.
02 June 2010
Volkswagen to Host Four Guest Drivers This Weekend in Utah
Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced that four guest drivers will participate in Round Four of the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup season at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah on Sunday, June 6.
02 June 2010
New ideas for urban mobility – Audi improves efficiency and safety in road traffic
Efficiency is a central theme for Audi. The company has therefore gone beyond optimizing vehicle technologies and is conducting research into the idea of intelligently controlled traffic.
02 June 2010
Audi travolution: efficiently through the city
Building highly efficient cars is one aspect of Audi’s ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ – making sure that they can be used for efficient journeys is another.
01 June 2010
Volkswagen expands its partnership with Red Bull
As a global sponsor of the Red Bull Air Race, Volkswagen is expanding its strategic partnership with Red Bull.
01 June 2010
Audi successful at Michelin Challenge Bibendum
Audi has made a successful start to the Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2010. Right at the start of this forum for sustainable mobility in Rio de Janeiro, the brand with the four rings recorded two victories.
31 May 2010
In Brief: The new Touran is extremely frugal: BlueMotion Technology reduces TDI consumption to just 4.6 litres!
Volkswagen, Europe’s largest carmaker, is making motoring cleaner: with the launch of every new Volkswagen model, fuel consumption and emissions are falling further.
30 May 2010
Tom Kristensen’s exclusive Le Mans Countdown – Part 13
In a weekly column Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen gives some exclusive insights behind the scenes of the world’s most famous endurance race and the preparation by Audi Sport Team Joest.
30 May 2010
Audi Motorsport Newsletter 11/2010
News from the Audi motorsport and customer sport program.
28 May 2010
2010 Jetta Sportwagen TDI Named a 2010 Top 10 Road Trip Car by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com
Volkswagen Group of America today announced that the 2010 Jetta Sportwagen TDI was named a 2010 Top 10 Road Trip Car by Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com, the Trusted Resource® for new car and used car information.
28 May 2010
Volkswagen publishes iPad customer magazine
Volkswagen is the first automaker to develop a digital customer magazine as an app specially for the iPad. The innovative digital product which goes by the name of DAS.
26 May 2010
An overview: Genuine Parts and Genuine Exchange Parts
The Volkswagen Group ranks among the top car manufacturers worldwide when it comes to sustainability performance.
25 May 2010
Mattias Ekström fulfills NASCAR dream
For the two-time DTM Champion Mattias Ekström a small dream is coming true today: at the invitation of Red Bull, the 31-year-old Audi driver is performing track tests in a NASCAR vehicle at the Virginia International Raceway in Virginia (USA) to support the squad in preparing for the upcoming race.
25 May 2010
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Heads to Utah For Second Appearance in Tooele
The SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup was launched in 2008 as way to introduce clean diesel technology to the U.S. market and develop the best of motorsport’s up-and-coming talent.
25 May 2010
Volkswagen Group takes majority shareholding in Italdesign Giugiaro
The Volkswagen Group and Italdesign Giugiaro S.p.A. (IDG), Turin, are to intensify their successful cooperation, putting it on a new footing.
23 May 2010
Audi triumphs on DTM's debut at Valencia, Spain
Audi struck back: after the disappointing season opener at Hockenheim Mattias Ekström clinched a commanding Audi victory at the second round of the 2010 DTM.
22 May 2010
55th pole position for Audi in the DTM
In blazing heat it was a Swede who was best at keeping his cool: Mattias Ekström clinched the 55th pole position for Audi in the DTM at Valencia (Spain).
22 May 2010
Tom Kristensen’s exclusive Le Mans Countdown – Part 12
In a weekly column Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen gives some exclusive insights behind the scenes of the world’s most famous endurance race and the preparation by Audi Sport Team Joest.
21 May 2010
Audi A8 – taking the fast lane onto the World Wide Web
The new Audi A8 is the first car in the world to offer an optional factory-installed WLAN hotspot for wireless Internet access.
21 May 2010
Volkswagen and Erlanger Partner for Wellness
Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations announced today that Erlanger Health System will build, operate and staff a health and wellness center at the Volkswagen manufacturing facility currently under construction at Enterprise South.
20 May 2010
Audi starts new year with big results surge
Audi has made a successful start to the 2010 fiscal year. The Ingolstadt-based carmaker sold 360,760 units in the first four months of the year – a new record for the Company.
20 May 2010
New Business Secretary Dr Vince Cable MP Sees the Value of High Skill Manufacturing at Bentley Motors
New Business Secretary Dr Vince Cable MP today visited Bentley Motors’ Pyms Lane headquarters in Crewe as the company prepares to begin production of the new Bentley Mulsanne.
18 May 2010
Volkswagen Golf, Jetta TDI Receive Top Honors from Kiplinger's
Kiplinger's personal finance – the highly respected money guide - bestowed top honors on two Volkswagen cars for their quality and performance relative to price, Volkswagen Group of America announced today.
17 May 2010
Worldwide deliveries by Volkswagen Group up 21 percent in period to April
The Volkswagen Group continues to steer its successful course on global automotive markets, delivering 2.34 (January to April 2009: 1.93)* million vehicles worldwide in the first four months of the current year.
14 May 2010
Tom Kristensen's exclusive Le Mans Countdown – Part 11
In a weekly column Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen gives some exclusive insights behind the scenes of the world's most famous endurance race and the preparation by Audi Sport Team Joest.
14 May 2010
First pole position for Audi at 24-hour race at the Nürburgring
The Audi R8 LMS looks to be the car to beat in the 38th running of the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring: Four of the fascinating mid-engine sportscars start the race on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. from the first four grid positions.
13 May 2010
To the point: Golf GTI-Meet at Wörthersee 2010: World premiere of the GTI adidas and GTI Excessive
There are automobiles, and then there are automotive icons – classics with a glorious past and an exciting future. The Golf GTI is such an icon.
12 May 2010
Audi Tradition – new presence on the Internet
Audi Tradition now has a new Internet presence online at www.audi.de/tradition, and in English at www.audi.com/history.
10 May 2010
Success through quality and commitment: 2010 Volkswagen Service Qualification World Champions honored
Specialist knowledge and personal commitment are the key to success in the Volkswagen brand’s 2010 Service Qualification World Championship.
10 May 2010
To the Point: The New Polo GTI – Extremely Strong and Exceptionally Fuel Efficient
The Polo GTI is back. A powerful 132 kW / 180 PS comeback! And this GTI too lives up to its legendary name with superior handling properties combined with uncompromising engine responsiveness and a maximum of safety.
10 May 2010
Lamborghini Opens First Canadian Fashion Boutique in Vancouver
Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., welcomed customers, VIPs and Lamborghini executives to the exclusive grand opening celebration of the newest Automobili Lamborghini Boutique, located in Aberdeen Centre in Vancouver, last Saturday May 8.
09 May 2010
Sierra Lendle Takes a Win From the Pole at New Jersey
Yesterday after qualifying, Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup pole winner, Juan Pablo Sierra Lendle, said he'd done half the things he wanted to accomplish this weekend; and today he accomplished the other half by earning his first career Jetta TDI Cup victory at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
09 May 2010
Turbulent Le Mans dress rehearsal for Audi
As expected the weather played a decisive role during the Le Mans dress rehearsal at Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium).
08 May 2010
Sierra Lendle Fastest in Qualifying at New Jersey
Just 0.006 seconds separated today's Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup pole winner, Juan Pablo Sierra Lendle, from second position qualifier Wyatt Gooden (Rookie) in today's qualifications at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
08 May 2010
Audi on front row for Le Mans dress rehearsal
Audi will tackle the dress rehearsal for the Le Mans 24 Hours from the front row of the starting grid. Timo Bernhard qualified second for the 1000 km of Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) with a time of 1m 58.519s (212.746 km/h).
07 May 2010
Youth Soccer Team Takes on World at Junior Masters World Finals
The U.S. Champions of the Volkswagen Junior Masters Tournament (www.vwjrmasters.com), New Jersey’s PDA Pele U12 boys soccer team (Zarephath, NJ), is heading to Madrid, Spain this week to battle teams from across the globe for the honor of becoming the Volkswagen Junior Masters World Champions.
07 May 2010
Tom Kristensen’s exclusive Le Mans Countdown - part 10
In a weekly column Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen gives some exclusive insights behind the scenes of the world’s most famous endurance race and the preparation by Audi Sport Team Joest.
06 May 2010
Audi recognizes 58 dealers with 2009 Magna Society awards
Audi identified its top performing U.S. dealerships throughout 2009, a year that saw the brand and its retail partners gain momentum despite economic challenges.
06 May 2010
To the Point: Volkswagen R GmbH – The Competence Centre for Sporty and Exclusive Automobiles
In its new wholly-owned subsidiary, Volkswagen R GmbH, Volkswagen is bundling competence on how to implement sporty and exclusive models.
06 May 2010
AUDI AG: Another record month for deliveries in April
The sales growth of recent months continued in April for AUDI AG. With a worldwide increase of 18.1 percent to around 96,700 deliveries, the company posted record figures for the third month in succession.
05 May 2010
Summer luxury: Eos with new exclusive equipment package
The Eos can now be ordered with an exclusive equipment package. Known as “Volkswagen Exclusive”, it includes two-tone nappa leather combinations, elegant alloy wheels and black “piano lacquer” trim inlays.
05 May 2010
Skateboard Legend Rune Glifberg to Compete as Guest Driver in New Jersey
Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced that 2008 & 2009 X-Games Skateboard Park gold medal winner, Rune Glifberg, will be joining the field this weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park to compete in Round Three of the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup season on Sunday, May 9.
05 May 2010
Audi at "Wörthersee Tour 2010"
For the fourth year in a row, AUDI AG will have its own stand at the GTI meet at the Wörthersee and is once again expecting Audi fans from throughout Europe.
04 May 2010
A big production: Justin Timberlake and the A1
It's all about the A1, of course. And yet the new, compact Audi A1 stays in the background with elegant restraint.
03 May 2010
Volkswagen of America Announces 42 Percent Increase for April Sales and a 10th Consecutive Month of Growth
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported April 2010 sales of 23,135 total units, for a 42% increase over April 2009, and its tenth consecutive month of sales growth. For the year-to-date, Volkswagen's sales have risen 39.4% versus the same timeframe in 2009.
03 May 2010
Audi sets April U.S. sales record with second-best monthly performance in its history
After the best first quarter in the brand’s history, Audi today maintained its 2010 momentum with record April sales in the U.S..
03 May 2010
“National Platform for Electric Mobility” gets off to successful start
The Volkswagen Group has spoken out in favor of a collective effort by German industry to advance electric mobility.
03 May 2010
Audi Group substantially increases operating profit in first quarter
The Audi Group has underlined its strength in the premium segment with an increase in operating profit well above its rise in revenue.
03 May 2010
Initial Facts: Golf blue-e-motion – Presentation at Foundation Event for a “National Platform for Electric Mobility”
Today, German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel will have a close look at a concept of the future Golf blue-e-motion in Berlin.
03 May 2010
Initial Facts: Berlin Taxi – Presentation at Foundation Event for a "National Platform for Electric Mobility"
Volkswagen has announced that it will launch its first production electric vehicles in 2013. Electric cars that are driven with zero emissions will revolutionise mobility over the mid-term, especially in urban areas.
03 May 2010
Ceremonial Act in Berlin: Audi a Member of the "National Electric Mobility Platform"
Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel has given the starting signal for the "National Electric Mobility Platform" (NEMP), in which AUDI AG is also actively participating.
03 May 2010
AUDI AG: New mobile portal for cell phones
Audi has introduced a new mobile portal that can be reached by users via any Internet-capable cell phone on http://m.audi.de.
02 May 2010
Volkswagen AG Invites German Chancellor to Journey to the Future
Tomorrow, at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel will be viewing a top-notch range of future electric and hybrid vehicles from the Volkswagen Group at an event marking the founding of the "National Platform for Electric Mobility" – a new alliance dedicated to promoting sustainable mobility.
01 May 2010
The Audi R8 GT: Extreme lightweight construction and tremendous performance
Now even more powerful, lighter and faster: Audi presents a limited-production version of it R8 high-performance sports car, the R8 GT.
30 April 2010
Tom Kristensen's exclusive Le Mans countdown – part 9
In a weekly column Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen gives some exclusive insights behind the scenes of the world's most famous endurance race and the preparation by Audi Sport Team Joest.
29 April 2010
31st International Vienna Motor Symposium: Volkswagen presents new 3-cylinder turbodiesel
Along with the presentation of a new 3-cylinder TDI, Volkswagen will be represented by a contingent of engine experts at the 31st International Vienna Motor Symposium.
29 April 2010
Audi looks to invest in renewable electricity
AUDI AG is looking to invest in renewable sources of energy. In support of this goal, Audi this week signed an agreement with the international consortium "Desertec Industrial Initiative".
29 April 2010
Le Mans dress rehearsal for Audi at Spa
After the victorious test race at the Le Mans Series season opener and a successful 30-hour test at Le Castellet (France) the Le Mans dress rehearsal is now on Audi Sport Team Joest's agenda: on May 9, the three Audi R15 TDI cars will contest the 1000-kilometer race at Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium).
28 April 2010
Iron Man 2 drives an Audi R8 Spyder
Robert Downey Jr. has returned to his role as the ingenious engineer and Super Hero Iron Man. The world premiere of Iron Man 2 took place on Monday in Los Angeles.
27 April 2010
Audi announces "The Tony Stark Innovation Challenge"
In celebration of the April 26 world premiere of Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment’s Iron Man 2 in Los Angeles, Audi of America, Inc., announced that it is launching a social media competition called “Stark Expo & Audi Present: The Tony Stark Innovation Challenge” in support of its prominent presence in the film, which releases on May 7.
26 April 2010
Volkswagen invites users to help create the Infotainment systems of the future
Volkswagen is inviting designers, programmers, developers and interested users to help develop applications for the Infotainment systems of the future as part of the Open Innovation Contest, “App My Ride”.
24 April 2010
Ellis Wins the First Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Race of the 2010 Season
Today, the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Series began its 2010 season in exciting fashion at the Virginia International Raceway (VIR).
23 April 2010
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Drivers Take to the Track for the First Time in 2010 at VIR
The VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) provided the perfect setting for the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup.
23 April 2010
2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Event to Feature Passat Wagon E.R.V. Accessories Concept
Virginia International Raceway (VIR) -- Volkswagen will show off its new Passat Wagon Emergency Response Vehicle Concept at the 2010 inaugural Jetta TDI Cup Double Header, the company announced today.
23 April 2010
Audi puts the DTM on the iPhone
Right in time for the start of the new season Audi puts the DTM and all other racing series in which the brand with the four rings is active on the iPhone, the iPod Touch and the new iPad: the "Audi Sport" App is now available for downloading from the App Store – free of charge of course.
23 April 2010
Tom Kristensen's exclusive Le Mans countdown - part 8
In a weekly column Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen gives some exclusive insights behind the scenes of the world’s most famous endurance race and the preparation by Audi Sport Team Joest.
22 April 2010
Bentley Mulsanne Testing and Sign-Off
The Mulsanne build story concludes with a range of exhaustive real world tests and checks that underline Bentley"s total commitment to the quality of its new flagship.
22 April 2010
Volkswagen Announces Supplier Park Tenants
Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations has announced today the identity of the first five tenants that will take residency in the
on-site supplier park set to open early this summer at the Enterprise South manufacturing facility currently under construction.
21 April 2010
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup & Safety-Kleen Systems Team Up For "Earth Week" Season-Opener at VIR
This weekend, the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup and Series partner, Safety-Kleen Systems, will open the 2010 season just one day after Earth Day in proper fashion by providing some of the most environmentally conscious racing in the country.
21 April 2010
Audi most valued premium brand for U.S. car dealers
U.S. car dealers see Audi as the premium brand with the best prospects for the future. This was the finding of the semiannual survey by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), which was published this week.
20 April 2010
Volkswagen brand strengthens used car business
"Das WeltAuto. Used cars you can trust. Guaranteed." The Volkswagen brand is reorganizing its used car business under this motto.
20 April 2010
Bentley Mulsanne Creating the New Flagship
Bentley’s unique ability to combine hand craftsmanship with new technology and modern, precision manufacturing techniques permeates every aspect of the build process for the new Mulsanne which enters full production this summer.
19 April 2010
Volkswagen welcomes VIP guests – German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits Hannover Messe 2010
German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel and Italy’s Minister for Economic Development Claudio Scajola visited the Volkswagen stand during today’s traditional opening tour of Hannover Messe.
16 April 2010
Tom Kristensen's exclusive Le Mans countdown - part 7
In a weekly column Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen gives some exclusive insights behind the scenes of the world’s most famous endurance race and the preparation by Audi Sport Team Joest.
16 April 2010
Volkswagen Group and Stanford University Host German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) and Stanford University's School of Engineering welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel yesterday for the formal dedication and opening of the Volkswagen Automotive Innovation Laboratory (VAIL) on the Stanford campus.
16 April 2010
Volkswagen Group: First-quarter deliveries grow 24.6 percent to 1.73 million vehicles
During the first three months of this year deliveries of the Volkswagen Group developed very well. Over this period, Europe's largest automaker delivered worldwide a total of 1.73 million.
16 April 2010
AUDI AG Worldwide Release: Luxury in grand style: The new Audi A8 L
The new A8 is a concentrated high-tech package that confirms Audi claim to technical leadership – "Vorsprung durch Technik".
16 April 2010
2011 Audi A8 (D4) NWB + LWB Quick Reference Guide - USA
15 April 2010
"Logistics Day" - Audi offers look behind the scenes
Anyone pursuing a growth strategy as ambitious as Audi’s needs perfectly timed logistics. The steadily expanding range of models results in increasingly complex flows of materials and information, from the customer order to the delivery of the finished automobile.
14 April 2010
Bentley Mulsanne Unrivalled Craftsmanship
When Bentley's craftsmen and women begin this summer to create the very first production examples of the new Mulsanne's beautiful cabin, it will represent the culmination of an extraordinary four-year journey for the Crewe-based company.
14 April 2010
Automobili Lamborghini showcases its leading expertise in
carbon-fibre at the world's pre-eminent Composite Show
Automobili Lamborghini is in Paris to showcase its leading expertise in the development and application of carbon-fibre technology (CFRP) at the world’s pre-eminent trade show in this field of technology.
14 April 2010
Volkswagen at the Expo 2010 in Shanghai
No other premium car manufacturer sells as many vehicles with all-wheel drive throughout the world as does Audi.
13 April 2010
The Audi RS 5 Coupé - the beauty of power
A classically elegant coupe with a breathtakingly powerful engine: Audi is introducing the RS 5 Coupé. The high-revving 4.2-liter V8 pumps out a hefty 331 kW (450 hp), yet uses fuel extremely efficiently.
13 April 2010
2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup To Open With Double Header Weekend at VIRginia International Raceway
The SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup was launched in 2008 as way to introduce clean diesel technology to the U.S. market and develop the best of motorsport's up-and-coming talent.
12 April 2010
Audi sells most all-wheel-drive vehicles worldwide
No other premium car manufacturer sells as many vehicles with all-wheel drive throughout the world as does Audi.
11 April 2010
R15 plus wins its race début
The Audi R15 TDI, model year 2010 (internally labeled "R15 plus") has won its race début at Le Castellet (France) and in doing so left a strong impression.
10 April 2010
Audi R15 plus on front row on its début
The 2010-spec Audi R15 TDI (internally labeled "R15 plus") will tackle its début race from the front row of the grid.
09 April 2010
To the Point: AMI Leipzig 2010 Volkswagen News
As a world premiere at the Auto Mobil International (AMI), from 10 to 18 April in Leipzig, Volkswagen is introducing the new Touran.
09 April 2010
Tom Kristensen's exclusive Le Mans countdown - part 6
In a weekly column Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen gives some exclusive insights behind the scenes of the world's most famous endurance race and the preparation by Audi Sport Team Joest.
08 April 2010
Photo Release: Volkswagen's First 100 Production Workers
Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations is celebrating surpassing the 100th production worker hired and gathered the group for a photo to commemorate the occasion.
08 April 2010
AUDI AG: Best first quarter with around 264,100 cars sold
AUDI AG has recorded its strongest first quarter ever with about 264,100 cars delivered worldwide so far this year.
07 April 2010
The book on 30 years of Audi Sport
Motorsport has always been a means for Audi to develop forward-thinking and efficient technologies which are relevant to customers as well.
05 April 2010
Progressive design for the Audi R15 TDI
Audi wants to surprise the spectators at this year's 24-hour race at Le Mans (France) with a progressive design: the Audi Design Team created a fresh outfit for the innovative diesel race sports car that bears all the hallmarks of "pleasure in efficiency."
02 April 2010
Tom Kristensen's exclusive Le Mans countdown - part 5
Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen gives some exclusive insights behind the scenes of the world's most famous endurance race and the preparation by Audi Sport Team Joest.
01 April 2010
Volkswagen BlueMotion Models Honored as 2010 World Green Car
Volkswagen AG and Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today the BlueMotion product brand consisting of the Golf, Passat, and Polo, was declared the 2010 World Green Car of the Year by the World Car of The Year organization.
01 April 2010
Volkswagen Polo Named the 2010 World Car of the Year
Volkswagen AG and Volkswagen of America, Inc. are proud to announce that the Polo has been honored as the 2010 World Car of the Year.
01 April 2010
Audi R8 V10 is named as 2010 World Performance Car
The Audi R8 V10 was named as the 2010 World Performance Car at the World Car of the Year Awards ceremony at the New York Auto Show.
01 April 2010
Bentley Mulsanne — The Mighty New V8
Right at the heart of Crewe's new flagship Mulsanne is the company's famous V8 engine which is renowned for delivering the Bentley 'wave of torque'.
01 April 2010
Audi U.S. sales in March set a record, giving the brand the best first quarter in its history
Audi today reported its March U.S. sales set a record for the month, rising 33.5% from a year earlier. The results also helped Audi achieve the best first-quarter sales since it began marketing cars in the U.S., and sent 2010 year-to-date sales up 34.8%.
01 April 2010
Volkswagen of America Announces 41 Percent Increase for March Sales
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported March 2010 sales of 22,148 total units, for a 40.9% increase over March 2009, and its ninth consecutive month of sales growth.
31 March 2010
Volkswagen Showcases Second Generation Touareg Featuring Hybrid Powertrain at the 2010 New York International Auto Show
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today unveiled the second generation Touareg, showcasing the brand's first-ever hybrid at the 2010 New York International Auto Show.
31 March 2010
Senator Lamar Alexander Tours Volkswagen Construction Site
United States Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) toured the construction site of the new Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations manufacturing facility Wednesday afternoon.
31 March 2010
Bentley Motors Showcases New Continental Supersports Convertible at New York Motor Show
Bentley Motors is showcasing its fastest, most potent drop-top ever – the new 2011 Continental Supersports Convertible – during the New York Motor Show beginning this week.
31 March 2010
Design Trophy 2010: Audi makes the most beautiful cars
Audi has been named the "most beautiful brand" in the first design award competition presented by Auto Zeitung magazine.
31 March 2010
Audi Magazine named best customer magazine
The customer magazine for the brand with the four rings took home a total of 11 honors from this year's Mercury Awards – one of the world's most prestigious competitions in corporate publishing.
30 March 2010
Audi celebrates 30 years of quattro at the Techno Classica
Four rings, seven letters, 30 years: Audi is presenting its quattro success story at the 22nd Techno Classica in Essen.
30 March 2010
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Instructor Earns Second-Place Finish in Firestone Indy Lights Series Debut
This past Sunday, Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup chief driving instructor, Jan Heylen, earned a second-place result in his debut in the Indy Lights Series driving for Team E Racing.
26 March 2010
Tom Kristensen's exclusive Le Mans countdown - part 4
In a weekly column Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen gives some exclusive insights behind the scenes of the world's most famous endurance race and the preparation by Audi Sport Team Joest.
25 March 2010
Volkswagen Jetta TDI® Cup Instructor to Make Debut in Firestone Indy Lights Series
This Sunday, Volkswagen Jetta TDI® Cup chief driving instructor, Jan Heylen, will be hitting the streets of St. Petersburg in order to compete in the season-opening event for the Firestone Indy Lights Series.
25 March 2010
Volkswagen Exclusive options can now be ordered on the new Touareg
Select options of the Volkswagen Exclusive product brand can now be ordered on the new Touareg. Upgrades such as two-tone leather combinations and other high-end details add an even more individualised touch.
20 March 2010
Jan-Henrik Lafrentz New Board Member for Finance and Information Systems at Bentley Motors
Jan-Henrik Lafrentz (43), currently Executive Vice-President for Sales and Marketing at SEAT, has been appointed the new Board Member for Finance and Information Systems at Bentley Motors effective April 1, 2010.
19 March 2010
Tom Kristensen's exclusive Le Mans countdown - part 3
In a weekly column Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen gives some exclusive insights behind the scenes of the world's most famous endurance race and the preparation by Audi Sport Team Joest.
18 March 2010
DTM countdown: development freeze relieves Audi's budget
The 2010 DTM season that will start at the Hockenheimring on April 25, 2010 is marked by maximum efficiency.
15 March 2010
Audi banks on efficiency at Le Mans
Audi will fight for victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours on June 12/13 with an evolution of the R15 TDI diesel race sports car.
12 March 2010
Tom Kristensen's exclusive Le Mans countdown - part 2
In a weekly column Le-Mans record winner Tom Kristensen gives some exclusive insights behind the scenes of the world's most famous endurance race and the preparation by Audi Sport Team Joest.
12 March 2010
Bentley Mulsanne – The Art of Colour
Exacting standards of craftsmanship and technology are employed by Bentley's body assembly team to create the new Mulsanne's distinctive, hand-crafted 'hewn from solid' appearance.
09 March 2010
Automobili Lamborghini announces 2009 full year figures – The Italian supersportcarmaker continued high investment in new products
After another historic sales record year in 2008, Automobili Lamborghini saw a decline in turnover in 2009.
09 March 2010
Annual Press Conference 2010: Audi Group: Strong key earnings data in a difficult market environment worldwide
The Audi Group ended the 2009 fiscal year with a clearly positive operating profit and only a slight downturn in vehicle deliveries, despite the major effects of the global financial and economic crisis.
09 March 2010
Thrilling finale of Audi FIS Ski World Cup
It is 46 centimeters high, weighs twelve kilograms, is hand-crafted from exquisite lead crystal – and the object of any skier's desire.
08 March 2010
Happy Birthday: Audi quattro Cup turns 20
It is a success story in every respect: this year, the Audi quattro Cup is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
08 March 2010
Green light for evolution version of the Audi R8 LMS
With the delivery of the first customer cars, Audi AG'S GT3 customer sport program has reached the next phase.
05 March 2010
Volkswagen increases energy efficiency in offices worldwide
The Volkswagen Group saves around 9.26 million kilowatt hours per year following the reorganization of its office equipment infrastructure.
04 March 2010
The Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro - pure fascination
Fascination taken to a new level of intensity: The Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro combines breathtaking performance with the experience of open- top driving.
04 March 2010
DTM countdown: Playboy meets Glamour
Markus Winkelhock and Katherine Legge will be in for some completely new challenges in the 2010 DTM: for the first time, both of them will compete as team colleagues for Audi Sport Team Rosberg.
04 March 2010
To the Point: The New Touareg Volkswagen SUV is one of the safest automobiles of all times
About 500,000 car drivers chose to buy the first generation of the Touareg. It is a luxury sport utility vehicle that offers a high level of comfort, sporty driving properties, avant-garde styling, excellent quality and unlimited expedition capabilities – essentially the best of the passenger car and off-road worlds unified in one concept.
02 March 2010
Audi maintains momentum with 33.6% February sales increase in U.S. market
Audi today reported its February U.S. sales rose 33.6% from a year earlier, led by strong demand for the brand's best-selling A4/S4 models and the continuing popularity of the Audi Q5 crossover, TDI clean diesel technology and the sporty A5/S5 models.
02 March 2010
Volkswagen of America Announces February Sales
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported February 2010 sales of 18,116 total units, representing a 32.6 percent increase over February 2009.
02 March 2010
Vorsprung durch Technik - 30 years of Audi quattro
Exactly 30 years ago a car that was destined to revolutionize automotive technology arrived on the scene: The first Audi quattro grabbed the public's attention at the Geneva Motor Show on March 3, 1980.
02 March 2010
Audi A1 e-tron - electric driving in the city
The new e-tron model series from Audi will gain another new member at the Geneva Motor Show: The Audi A1 e-tron is a Mega City Vehicle (MCV) with an innovative drive technology.
02 March 2010
The efficiency standard - the Audi A8 hybrid
Power like a big V6, fuel economy like a modest four-cylinder unit – Audi presents the A8 hybrid as a technology concept at the Geneva Motor Show.
02 March 2010
Bentley Continental Range Now Fully Fuelled for the Future
Bentley Motors today announced that its FlexFuel technology, pioneered on the Continental Supersports Coupe in 2009, now extends across the complete 2011 Continental range, including the new Supersports Convertible.
02 March 2010
Bentley Announces Detailed Specification of New Mulsanne
"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 while within its sumptuous cabin, advanced technology sits discreetly with handcrafted luxury."
02 March 2010
To the Point: Geneva Motor Show, in March 2010
Another action-packed Volkswagen year is gaining momentum. After world premieres of the New Compact Coupe in Detroit (January) and the new Touareg in Munich (February), Europe's largest automotive manufacturer is presenting four more world premieres...
02 March 2010
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera
Even more dynamic, lighter, more powerful and stunning – the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera is the new top model in the Gallardo line-up.
01 March 2010
Volkswagen Sets Roadmap for E-Mobility
Volkswagen plans to expand its fleet of electric drive vehicles: The use of hybrid technology in production vehicles is already being demonstrated in the Touareg Hybrid at this year's Geneva Motor Show.
01 March 2010
AUDI AG: driveline strategy for the future – electric mobility as an integrated concept
Audi is working intensively to answer questions of future mobility. In late 2010/early 2011 the Q5 hybrid will reach the market, the first Audi with a combination of gasoline engine and electric motor.
26 February 2010
"Think Blue.": a signal for the environment
Protecting the environment is simple and everyone can help in their everyday lives. This is the message of the new image and marketing campaign called "Think Blue." which the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand is launching on February 27, 2010.
26 February 2010
Audi A1: Pure driving experience
With its agile handling and direct steering, the new Audi A1 is just a lot of fun. Dr. Horst Glaser, Head of Chassis Development at AUDI AG, tested the A1 together with DTM pilot Markus Winkelhock.
25 February 2010
Audi A1: Clever - and communicative
The networked person will feel at home here: The Audi A1 offers a rich multimedia world with state-of-the-art technology taken directly from the luxury segment.
25 February 2010
DTM countdown: Alexandre Prémat and Mike Rockenfeller to be "united again"
In a manner of speaking, the 2010 DTM will see the two Audi "factory" drivers Alexandre Prémat and Mike Rockenfeller experience a "reunion."
25 February 2010
World Premiere III: CrossGolf Reloaded
The current Golf model series – the most successful vehicle concept of all times – is now underway in the latest generation and is once again running at full strength on the streets of the world.
25 February 2010
Volkswagen Motorsport Announces Karting Scholarship Winner for the 2010 Season of the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup
Volkswagen Motorsport is proud to announce Arie Ouimet of Plymouth, Massachusetts as their 2010 Karting Qualifier award winner.
25 February 2010
The innovations from Geneva directly on the iPhone
Volkswagen delivers a new iPhone application to Apple's online store just in time for the beginning of the International Geneva Motor Show (4 – 14 March).
22 February 2010
Audi to present the RS 5 in Geneva
Unbridled power lurking in a classically elegant coupé: the Audi RS 5 will debut at the Geneva Auto Show. The high-revving 4.2-liter V8 with its 331 kW (450 hp) unleashes powerful performance while achieving remarkable fuel economy.
22 February 2010
A Celebration of Colour
Bentley is delighted to announce the opening of its first ever dedicated Boutique at the Geneva Motor Show this year.
19 February 2010
World Premiere I: The New Polo GTI Is Here!
The Polo GTI is back. A powerful 132 kW / 180 PS comeback! This GTI lives up to its legendary name: Superior handling properties unified with uncompromising engine dynamics and a maximum of safety.
19 February 2010
World Premiere II: New CrossPolo Rocks in the Compact Class
The next generation of the CrossPolo is ready for new adventures. The clever compact in rugged all-terrain look is celebrating its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show.
18 February 2010
The new A1: a real Audi
Michael Dick, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development at AUDI AG, talks about the Audi A1.
17 February 2010
Volkswagen Appoints Draftfcb As Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Agency of Record in U.S.
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that it has selected Draftfcb Chicago as its new CRM agency of record for the U.S.
17 February 2010
New Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible
The Continental Supersports Convertible further strengthens Bentley's supercar range, following the introduction of the Continental Supersports Coupé in 2009.
16 February 2010
The Volkswagen Jetta, CC, Tiguan, and Routan Place Among the Best of the Best in Consumer Guide® Automotive's 2010 Awards
Four models from Volkswagen's 2010 lineup – the brand-leading Jetta, the stylish and sporty CC, the versatile Tiguan, and the family-ready Routan – have been ranked by Consumer Guide® Automotive as some of the best vehicles for consumers to consider and purchase this year.
15 February 2010
Three All-New Special Edition Volkswagens Now Available in Dealer Showrooms
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that three all-new 2010 special edition models are now available in dealer showrooms.
15 February 2010
Experience Audi in the virtual world
Audi is the first carmaker to make a home for itself within the PlayStation Home platform. Known as Audi Space, it's a virtual world that architects and designers have given a futuristic look.
15 February 2010
Senator Bob Corker Tours Volkswagen Construction Site
United States Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) toured the construction site of the new Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations manufacturing facility early Monday morning.
13 February 2010
Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO, Volkswagen of America, Inc. to Keynote the 2010 NADA Convention & Expo
Volkswagen of America, Inc. President and CEO, Stefan Jacoby today kicked off the 2010 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo, serving as keynote speaker.
12 February 2010
Audi Tradition celebrates the 30th anniversary of quattro
This year Audi once again has many historically significant events to celebrate, with one especially important anniversary: 30 years of quattro.
12 February 2010
Audi to produce daily behind-the-scenes webcasts for U.S. Ski Team during 2010 Winter Games
As part of its continued support of the U.S. Ski Team, Audi today announced that it will produce an exclusive, daily behind-the-scenes webcast, powered by Justin.tv.
12 February 2010
Audi to Advertise in 2010 Winter Games
Audi today announced that it has developed two new creative spots that will air throughout the 2010 Winter Games.
12 February 2010
Volkswagen Group Starts 2010 with Strong Rise in Deliveries
The Volkswagen Group started 2010 with robust unit sales growth, delivering 538,500 vehicles to customers in January (January 2009: 381,100; +41.3 percent)*.
10 February 2010
Volkswagen Announces the 2010 Jetta TDI® Cup Driver Lineup
Volkswagen of America, Inc. is proud to announce the names of the 25 drivers who will compete in the 2010 Jetta TDI® Cup.
10 February 2010
The new Audi A1 - Sportiness and individuality in the compact class
Audi is introducing a whole new dimension to the compact class this summer. It is dynamic and high quality, emotional and individual.
10 February 2010
To the Point: World Premiere:
New Touareg takes the SUV idea into the future
Volkswagen is unveiling the completely redeveloped Touareg as a world premiere. It is the most technically innovative “VW” since the brand has been in existence.
09 February 2010
Volkswagen Welcomes First Production Team Members
Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations has hired the first group of production workers for its new manufacturing plant this week.
09 February 2010
Almaty, Kazakhstan welcomes new Bentley dealership
Bentley, the British-based manufacturer of some of the fastest and most luxurious cars in the world, will soon be officially represented in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
08 February 2010
Volkswagen and Hollywood Elite Join Forces At The Maxim Party To Benefit Haiti Relief Efforts
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that it will further support ongoing Haiti relief efforts by making a donation to Doctors Without Borders, by auctioning off a celebrity autographed 2010 GTI hood.
08 February 2010
AUDI AG: Sales up by roughly 39 percent
With some 77,800 cars delivered worldwide, AUDI AG achieved sales growth of around 39 percent in January (2009: 56,138).
07 February 2010
Volkswagen 'Punch Dub' Super Bowl Ad Features Cameos by Multiple Grammy-Award Winner and U.S. Messenger of Peace Designee Stevie Wonder and Comedian Tracy Morgan
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today aired its 30-second "Punch Dub" Super Bowl ad, featuring an update on the classic Punch Buggy game, as part of a new campaign to increase model awareness and familiarity by reminding consumers of all the Volkswagens on the road.
05 February 2010
Audi hosts exclusive event during Super Bowl XLIV
Celebrating a number of exciting milestones, Audi of America hosted an exclusive gathering on Friday, February 5, 2010 at the W Hotel in South Beach to kick off Super Bowl weekend.
04 February 2010
Audi names its driver line-up for Le Mans
Audi will start the 78th edition of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 12/13 with a total of three diesel-powered racing sports cars.
03 February 2010
Audi Q5 wins OFF ROAD AWARD for 2010
Audi SUVs are collecting top honors: readers of OFF ROAD magazine have selected the Audi Q5 as the off-road vehicle of the year in the SUV category.
03 February 2010
Automobili Lamborghini Reduces Its Factory CO2 Emissions by 30%
Automobili Lamborghini today inaugurates the new photovoltaic system installed at its premises in Sant'Agata Bolognese.
02 February 2010
Volkswagen of America Announces January Sales
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported January 2010 sales of 18,019 total units, representing a 41.4 percent increase over January 2009.
02 February 2010
Audi reports record January sales to open 2010
Audi today reported January U.S. sales of 6,510 luxury performance cars and SUVs, which accounted for a 37.9% overall increase from January 2009.
02 February 2010
Golf is Safest Car of 2009
For the first time ever, the EuroNCAP Institute in Brussels compiled all of its crash test results for the year 2009 and named the safest car of the year: The Golf.
02 February 2010
Audi plans test run at Le Castellet
To further prepare for the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans, Audi Sport is planning an additional racing commitment with the Audi R15 TDI that has undergone additional development.
01 February 2010
Volkswagen's 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel Engine Named a 'Ward's 10 Best Engine' for 2010
As fuel economy and emissions gain even greater awareness among today's new car shoppers, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is honored to have its 2.0-liter four-cylinder TDI®.
01 February 2010
The new Audi A8 - The sportiest sedan in the luxury class
Fascinating sportiness, innovative technology and superior comfort: Audi is bringing the next generation of the A8 to the starting line.
01 February 2010
Audi A1: The key is individuality
When a new car is introduced, everyone naturally wants to know what it looks like. The shape, the proportions, the color – especially when it comes to the exterior.
29 January 2010
Audi "Truth in Motion" documentary available as free download on the iTunes Store
The Audi-commissioned documentary "Truth in Motion: The U.S. Ski Team's Road to Vancouver" will air this Saturday night on NBC in anticipation of the 2010 Winter Olympic games.
28 January 2010
"Best Cars of 2010": Wins for three Audi models
Audi has continued its success story in the "Best Cars of 2010" readers' poll conducted by the magazine "auto motor und sport" (ams). Readers voted three Audi models.
28 January 2010
Volkswagen to Spotlight 'Punch Dub' Game in Super Bowl Ad, Online Campaign Touting Product Family
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today a new campaign called "Punch Dub," an update on the classic Punch Buggy game, designed to increase model awareness.
28 January 2010
New driver trio for the Audi R15 TDI
Audi Sport leaves nothing to chance in its endeavor to bring the prestigious Le Mans trophy back to Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm.
28 January 2010
FC Bayern stars test the new Audi A1
It was a very special kind of secret practice: The two national soccer players Bastian Schweinsteiger and Philipp Lahm had the opportunity to test the Audi A1.
27 January 2010
Audi announces social media campaign to support Super Bowl ad
Audi announced that it has created a series of social media programs in support of its third Super Bowl ad.
26 January 2010
World Economic Forum drives Audi: No barriers for clean fleet
It is harder than ever to pass through the checkpoints at the 40th World Economic Forum (WEF) being held in Davos, Switzerland, from January 27 – 31.
25 January 2010
The new Polo is "Car of The Year 2010"
This particular award enjoys the most prestigious reputation and it was presented to Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn at a ceremony in Wolfsburg this evening.
25 January 2010
Wasabi Green: The Audi A1 shows its colors
New colors for a new car. The Audi A1 has been designed with a love for detail that includes its innovative range of colors.
24 January 2010
Volkswagen Selects Erlanger For In-Plant Medical Clinic
Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations has selected Erlanger Health System to administer health care services for the in-plant medical center.
22 January 2010
Passat CC Now Offers Space for Five
The Passat CC is making an elegant appearance on our roads with its coupé lines and sporty note. Effective now, the Passat CC — previously designed to carry four persons.
21 January 2010
Audi Tradition: Online shop for spare parts
To keep fine classic cars looking good in the future: "Audi Tradition Parts" today launched its online parts shop for the Audi brand and those that preceded it.
21 January 2010
The Audi A1: Quality knows no compromise
Uncompromising quality is both an aspiration and an obligation for Audi. The new A1, just like the brand's other models, is characterized by exquisite attention.
20 January 2010
Volkswagen and Audi support benefit match for earthquake victims in Haiti
The current champion vs. the record champion: Within the next few months VfL Wolfsburg and FC Bayern München will meet for a sporting duel in Wolfsburg.
19 January 2010
Volkswagen Awards Contract to Tennessee Company
SL America Corporation, located in Clinton, Tenn., has been awarded the contract to supply automatic shifter assemblies for Volkswagen Group in North America.
18 January 2010
Volkswagen's "Racing Under Green" Premieres in Primetime January 19
With a new year comes new beginnings for the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup series, which is heading into its third season.
16 January 2010
2010 Dakar Rally: Volkswagen Defends "Dakar" Title With 1-2-3 Finish
Triumphant title defence in South America: Volkswagen has won the legendary Dakar Rally for the second time in succession and including 1980 for a third time.
15 January 2010
Audi A8 and Audi e-tron both win prestigious Awards at the Detroit Auto Show
Both Audi product premieres at the Detroit Auto Show, the Audi e-tron show car and the Audi A8 production car, have won prestigious Awards.
15 January 2010
Auburn Students Take First Place in Volkswagen Design Challenge
Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations today joined RiverCity Company and the Chattanooga Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
14 January 2010
Volkswagen's New Compact Coupe Hybrid Wins AutoWeek's 'Best Concept' Editors' Choice Award at 2010 North American International Auto Show
Volkswagen of America, Inc. is proud to announce that their latest concept, the New Compact Coupe (NCC) Hybrid, has been named the "Best Concept" by AutoWeek.
12 January 2010
How Silicon Valley Innovations Improve Driving Safety
The exponential rise in computing power in cars is improving safety while giving drivers more control than ever over their experience behind the wheel.
11 January 2010
Volkswagen Group of America Weathers Industry Storm; Emerges with Increased Market Share
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. enters the new year with solid positioning following a series of 2009 successes. The company has set a goal of selling one million.
11 January 2010
Volkswagen's World Premiere of the New Compact Coupe Hybrid Concept Car at the 2010 NAIAS
For Volkswagen, this marks the beginning of an action-packed year, in which more new models will be introduced than ever before in the company's history.
11 January 2010
The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron shows another variant of an electric vehicle developed by Audi
Audi is showing an uncompromising purist compact sports car with all-electric drive at the first major auto show of 2010. The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron is the name of this.
11 January 2010
AUDI AG: Sales forecast for 2009 clearly exceeded
Audi has clearly exceeded the sales forecast that had already been upgraded in the course of last year, selling 949,700 cars worldwide in 2009.
11 January 2010
Volkswagen Group reports delivery record for 2009
The Volkswagen Group set a new delivery record in 2009, topping the prior-year figure. A total of 6.29 (2008: 6.23; +1.1 percent)** million vehicles were delivered to customers.
08 January 2010
Audi to advertise during Super Bowl for the third consecutive year
Audi of America today announced that it will advertise during Super Bowl XLIV, the brand's third consecutive time in the Super Bowl.
08 January 2010
Olympic Programming Kicks off with Audi Documentary 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 has commissioned a documentary film which will tell the unique stories of these elite American athletes.
07 January 2010
Volkswagen Announces Digital Audio Upgrade in 2010 With HD Radio™ Technology
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced during the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that select models equipped with the DVD navigation system.
07 January 2010
Audi Standardizes HD Radio™ Technology in Three Models
Delivering the latest in digitally enhanced audio, extra programming and advanced data services, Audi of America today announced that it will offer HD Radio Technology.
07 January 2010
Audi achieves new levels of auto connectivity utilizing NVIDIA visual computing technology
Today at CES, Audi and NVIDIA came together to announce the integration of NVIDIA GPUs in all 2010 Audi models equipped with the third-generation multimedia interface system.
06 January 2010
Audi Design Chief Sielaff to address design students in Detroit
AUDI AG Head of Design Stefan Sielaff will address students at the College for Creative Studies (CCS) on Sunday, January 10 at 7:30 pm in Detroit.
05 January 2010
Volkswagen of America Announces December Sales
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported December 2009 sales of 20,387 total units, representing a 16 percent increase over December 2008.
05 January 2010
Audi rides outstanding year-end sales to strongest U.S. imported luxury car market share gain in 2009
Audi today reported December U.S. sales of 9,030 luxury performance cars and SUVs, a result that ensured Audi will show the biggest 2009 U.S. market share gain.
