Volkswagen to take over telematics specialist WirelessCar from Volvo

The Volkswagen Automotive Cloud will link the fully connected vehicle, the cloud-based platform and digital value-added services. The Volkswagen Group is acquiring a majority stake in the Swedish telematics specialist “WirelessCar” from Volvo with a view to making further advances in fleet connectivity. The Volkswagen Group is acquiring a 75.1 percent stake in WirelessCar. Completion… Continue reading Volkswagen to take over telematics specialist WirelessCar from Volvo

Volkswagen introduces new remuneration model for top management

The Volkswagen Group has revised its top management remuneration system. The new model is based on the system used for the Board of Management, strengthens the Group idea and fosters cooperation between brands, regions and countries. In addition, the return targets of the Group are taken into account and a stronger link to share prices… Continue reading Volkswagen introduces new remuneration model for top management

Bestselling mid-size model in the world: the Passat has stood for progress for 45 years

With more than 29 million vehicles produced, the Passat is one of the most important models in the business class Together with the Beetle (21.5 million) and Golf (35 million), the Passat is one of the three most successful Volkswagen models At the end of January 2019, Volkswagen will start the countdown for the next… Continue reading Bestselling mid-size model in the world: the Passat has stood for progress for 45 years

Hands off!

A tracking system and a mechanical shift lever lock for classic Porsche models finally put a spanner in the works for car thieves. Go to Source

Volkswagen with new IQ.DRIVE umbrella brand campaign

ID. VIZZION in the IQ.DRIVE TV commercial. IQ.DRIVE bundles communication with all existing and future level 1 to 5 smart driver assistance systems Europe-wide marketing campaign starts in Germany on December 20 with TV commercial as core element IQ.DRIVE special models planned for January 2019 for European dealer network Jürgen Stackmann, Board Member for Sales:… Continue reading Volkswagen with new IQ.DRIVE umbrella brand campaign

The Volkswagen Group heads for deliveries record

From January to November, the Volkswagen Group boosted worldwide deliveries by 1.8 percent to 9.92 million vehicles. Despite a tense market environment with stagnating overall markets, a deliveries record for 2018 as a whole is therefore within reach. In November, the Volkswagen Group delivered a total of 940,900 vehicles throughout the world, corresponding to a… Continue reading The Volkswagen Group heads for deliveries record

Sharan – available now with new safety equipment and as new “Black Style” special model

The Sharan has a host of new safety features as standard. The “Black Style” special model is pictured here. New safety features as standard for the most popular family van in its segment “Black Style” design package – punchy, yet elegant design details make the Sharan a real eye-catcher Sharan meets the Euro 6d-TEMP emissions… Continue reading Sharan – available now with new safety equipment and as new “Black Style” special model