Porsche sales hit - production stops - VW stake increase postponed
November 26, 2008 6:04:56 PM
Porsche is predicting that their revenue in the four months through November will fall 15 percent from a year ago, forcing them to re-evaluate their current strategy.

Abt Scirocco live photos prior to Essen Debut
November 26, 2008 4:34:56 PM
Abt Sportsline will show to the public their tuning suite of products for the new VW Scirocco at the Essen Motor show on November 28.

VW Scirocco R20T in the Works
November 26, 2008 2:53:35 PM
A top-spec Scirocco Coupe carrying the label ”R20T” is rumoured to be in the works. It get its name from its 245hp 2.0 liter turbo power unit – the same unit currently employed in the Audi S3.

Volkswagen Jetta TDI is 2009 Green Car of the Year
November 21, 2008 7:11:29 PM
VW Jetta TDI has won Green Car Journal's Green Car of the Year, becoming the first diesel to achieve this. Beaten finalists include another diesel, two hybrids and a small petrol.

Need for Speed Undercover Scirocco emerges in the flesh
November 20, 2008 9:57:53 PM
Attend 2009 Essen Motor Show to see this gold & black VW Scirocco in the metal/ flesh. If not, wait for the Need for Speed game in which it features. If not, check these pictures.

VW Scirocco is the 2009 TUNE IT! SAFE! vehicle
November 20, 2008 4:12:14 PM
The VW Scirocco is revealed as the symbolic 2009 TUNE IT! SAFE! Polizei vehicle which makes its debut at the Essen Motor Show this month.

VW Debuts Red Bull Baja Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck at LA Auto Show
November 19, 2008 10:45:22 PM
A 550bhp racing truck from Volkswagen, waiting for a chance to prove itself at 41st Tecate SCORE Baja 1000.

VW Tiguan Gets Front Wheel Drive Option (DE)
November 13, 2008 9:07:38 PM
A front-wheel-drive derivative of the VW Tiguan has been announced in Germany. The two engine options 1.4 TSI and 2.0 TDI still apply.

Purpose-Built Volkswagen-Red Bull Baja Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck Heading for L.A.
November 13, 2008 8:52:41 AM
Volkswagen and Red Bull will debut the new Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The truck breaks ground as the first diesel-powered Trophy Truck to compete in the historic off-r...

MCCHIP VW Scirocco
November 10, 2008 4:34:31 PM
MCCHIP unveils its own VW Scirocco taking the 2.0 liter TFSI to 246 hp -- and becoming one of the first to market as tuners line up to have their go at the new Scirocco.

VW Changes Roadster Debut from L.A. to Detroit
November 10, 2008 4:29:37 PM
VW announced it will delay intro of its new mid-engine roadster until the Detroit Auto Show in January.

MTM VW Scirocco R with 380 hp Coming Soon
November 10, 2008 3:52:32 PM
Tuner MTM takes the VW Scirocco R to 380 hp with a tuning package includes both performance and optics upgrade.

VW CC Gold Coast Edition at SEMA 2008
November 8, 2008 4:49:12 PM
VW brings its latest sports sedan the CC Gold Coast Edition to SEMA. The Passat-based CC Gold Coast Edition features a 3.6 liter engine with 280 hp and 265 lb-ft (360 Nm) of torque.

VW Super CC Eco Performance Concept at SEMA 2008
November 5, 2008 10:56:18 PM
Volkswagen's Super CC Eco Performance Concept takes the Passat CC FSI to new levels, namely higher output and lower fuel consumption but also to subtle styling highs.

VW Tiguan Performance Concept for SEMA
November 4, 2008 3:40:49 PM
VW is showing three tuned concepts at this year's SEMA show which is begins today.

Designer Exercise: Volkswagen T6 Mobile Office
October 31, 2008 8:03:54 PM
Automobiles are often thought of as sanctuaries. A place where people can retreat, escape the rigors of life and take a moment to sort their thoughts while cruising along. However, Alexander Zhukovski...

Volkswagen Up! set to Spawn Audi Version
October 30, 2008 6:03:24 PM
The Volkswagen Up! will spawn a new Audi city car to rival the higher-end versions of the Ford Ka and the Fiat 500. Th car will feature a bolder departure in styling for Audi, somewhat of a requiremen...

VW Briefly Surpasses Exxon as World's Biggest Company
October 28, 2008 4:46:03 PM
VW briefly became the world's largest company by market capitalization today when its stock shot up to over 1,000 euros in intra-day trading on the Frankfurt stock market.

Porsche Reveals Plans to Raise VW stake to 75% in 2009
October 27, 2008 2:04:13 PM
Porsche announced on Sunday its intention to raise its stake in VW to 75% by 2009 in the German sportscarmaker's continued bid to gain a controlling share of Europe's largest automaker.

VW Race Touareg 2 Takes Shape for 2009 Dakar
October 27, 2008 10:26:14 AM
Volkswagen is preparing four Race Touareg 2 models to compete in the grueling 2009 Dakar Rally.