Author: VW_Official

@VW Group: #TBT – The rich history of Volkswagen’s Puebla plant As one of the largest vehicle producers on the planet, it may be no surprise t…

Volkswagen de México As one of the largest vehicle producers on the planet, it may be no surprise to learn that there are 16 Volkswagen brand plants in operation today. One of the longest-running plants is located in Puebla, Mexico. Volkswagen de México headquarters was established in Puebla in 1964. In 1965, the company began… Continue reading @VW Group: #TBT – The rich history of Volkswagen’s Puebla plant As one of the largest vehicle producers on the planet, it may be no surprise t…

@VW Group: #TBT: History of the Volkswagen Passat in the U.S.  Most Volkswagen fans think that the Golf is currently the longest-lived Volkswa…

2020 Passat Most Volkswagen fans think that the Golf is currently the longest-lived Volkswagen nameplate, but that honor actually belongs to the Passat, which went on sale a year before the Golf in Europe, in 1973. Based on the Audi 80, the Passat was initially sold in two- and four-door fastback sedan and three- and… Continue reading @VW Group: #TBT: History of the Volkswagen Passat in the U.S.  Most Volkswagen fans think that the Golf is currently the longest-lived Volkswa…

@VW Group: Trust is good, control is better. Car buyers increasingly are buying used and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. WorldAuto Certified Pre…

Car buyers increasingly are buying used and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. WorldAuto Certified Pre-Owned helps take the worry out of purchasing a vehicle that isn’t new. TextIna Brzoska IllustrationC3 Visual Lab A Better Used-Car Buying ExperienceWith more used vehicles on the market, it’s harder to understand what you’re buying — and there are more potential pitfalls.… Continue reading @VW Group: Trust is good, control is better. Car buyers increasingly are buying used and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. WorldAuto Certified Pre…

@VW Group: Volkswagen AG successfully completes Independent Compliance Monitorship under Agreements with U.S. Authorities

Volkswagen AG today announced that the Independent Compliance Monitor, Larry D. Thompson, certified that Volkswagen has met its commitment under its Plea Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to design and implement a compliance program that will prevent and detect violations of anti-fraud and environmental laws. Certification covers Volkswagen AG and its subsidiaries… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen AG successfully completes Independent Compliance Monitorship under Agreements with U.S. Authorities

@VW Group: Good Works, Amplified. When companies collaborate with employees and nonprofits to serve their communities, everybody wins.

When companies collaborate with employees and nonprofits to serve their communities, everybody wins. Not everyone lands their dream job, but Machelle Williams at Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) in Herndon, Virginia, managed to do just that. As Senior Director of Diversity and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Williams works internally to promote an inclusive workplace at… Continue reading @VW Group: Good Works, Amplified. When companies collaborate with employees and nonprofits to serve their communities, everybody wins.

@VW Group: VW employees get involved When they’re not building cars, Volkswagen employees help build other things – from care packages to drea…

When they’re not building cars, Volkswagen employees help build other things – from care packages to dream rooms Recently, a team of VW employees took time out of their day to delve into the world of interior design. The goal: help design a haven for a child with a life-threatening illness, part of the Rooms… Continue reading @VW Group: VW employees get involved When they’re not building cars, Volkswagen employees help build other things – from care packages to drea…

@VW Group: Locally emission-free, efficient and fit for daily driving: Audi’s formula for plug-in hybrids

The focus is placed on three objectives: a confident electric driving experience, easy charging management and high suitability for everyday driving. These three factors form the target triangle of PHEV development at Audi.  For one, the electric driving experience is defined by a powerful electric motor delivering up to 105 kW, depending on the model.… Continue reading @VW Group: Locally emission-free, efficient and fit for daily driving: Audi’s formula for plug-in hybrids

@VW Group: TRATON increases offer for common shares of Navistar to USD 43.00

Today TRATON SE (“TRATON”), one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, increased its offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Navistar International Corporation (“Navistar”) (NYSE: NAV) not already owned by TRATON to USD 43.00 per share in cash. The increased offer represents a 23% increase from the USD 35.00 per Navistar share… Continue reading @VW Group: TRATON increases offer for common shares of Navistar to USD 43.00

@VW Group: E-mobility forerunner Volkswagen ensures greater transparency in procurement of battery raw materials

As a forerunner of e-mobility, the Volkswagen Group is ensuring greater transparency and responsibility in its raw material supply chains for batteries. To that end, the company has entered a strategic partnership with RCS Global, an agency specializing in supply chain analysis. The focus is on auditing suppliers for conformance with human rights, safe working… Continue reading @VW Group: E-mobility forerunner Volkswagen ensures greater transparency in procurement of battery raw materials