Tag: VolksWagen
Ulrich Hackenberg named Audi’s head of technical development
Volkswagen Group has appointed Ulrich Hackenberg as Audi's head of technical development. Hackenberg replaces Wolfgang Duerheimer who will move to another position within the VW...
Volkswagen, Stanford University expand automotive research partnership
Volkswagen Group of America is expanding its automotive research partnership with Stanford University with the contribution of $1.7 million. With the contribution, new research will...
Volkswagen agrees to raise employees’ wages at German sites
On May 28, Volkswagen AG has entered into an agreement with labor union IG Metall to resolve employees' wages raise issue. Under the terms of...
Toyota Boosting Board Members’ Bonuses And Income 28 Percent
The forecast is looking bright at Toyota with profits and sales expected to hit their highest levels in six years. With great corporate profits...
VW To Retrofit 250k Late-Model Diesels Over Misfueling Issues
Diesel engines and gasoline don’t usually play well together and Volkswagen has caught some flack from North American owners about the costly repairs that...
VW introduces three R-Line packages for Golf
Volkswagen has introduced three new R-Line packages for the Golf. The R-Line packages, including exterior package, interior pack and sport package, emphasize the sporty design...
VW lays off 500 Chattanooga Workers As Passat Sales Slump
Volkswagen is cutting back production and laying off an estimated 500 employees as sales of the Passat sedan haven’t met expectations of VW leaders. The...
VW Hires McNabb From Maserati To Lead Sales Boost in U.S.
The recent game of senior management musical chairs being played between the automotive brands has made yet another move – Volkswagen of America has...
Volkswagen unveils production version of XL1 plug-in hybrid
Volkswagen (VW) announced the production version of its XL1 plug-in hybrid, which the company claims to be the most fuel-efficient production car in the...
General Motors taps Volkswagen exec for Chevrolet brand
General Motors (GM) has appointed Tim Mahoney as chief marketing officer of global Chevrolet and global GM marketing operations leader, effective April 1. Mahoney will...
