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Latest information on Volkswagen.
| 06/05/2008 I Innovation Development of the BlueTDI successfully completed
At the Vienna International Engine Symposium (24 to 25 April) Volkswagen presented the production version of the BlueTDI. One of a new generation of turbodiesels, this engine has been developed especially for North America. The common rail engine is based on the high-tech TDI introduced in Europe in 2007 and first installed in the Tiguan. The European engine already meets the limits of the Euro 5 standard, which will come into force in autumn 2009. The four-cylinder unit has been especially re-engineered for specific USA operating conditions with modifications within the engine and a NOx storage reduction catalyst. |
| 06/05/2008 I Models The sportiest Passat of all time
The most powerful Passat of all time is propelled by a 3.6-litre, six-cylinder petrol engine with direct injection and an output of 220 kW / 300 hp (3.6 FSI). Power is transmitted via a dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) and permanent four-wheel drive (4MOTION). The saloon model's top speed is an electronically governed 250 km/h. The Passat R36 completes the dash from 0 to 100 km/h faster than any other Volkswagen: the saloon reaches the 100 km/h mark in 5.6 seconds (estate: 5.8 seconds). The model's visual attractions include its "Biscay Blue, pearl effect" paint finish, the typical R series bumper styling and matching aluminium-look double ribs in the upper radiator grille. |
| 06/05/2008 I Company An outstanding team for the challenges of globalisation
Speaking at an international conference hosted by the IG Metall trade union, Dr. Horst Neumann, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG for Human Resources, emphasised that "Globalisation requires an outstanding team. Volkswagen is therefore building up the skills, commitment and fitness of its workforces worldwide." To do so, international standards in vocational training are being implemented at Volkswagen. The Volkswagen Group is currently training 7748 young people in Germany and another 1861 worldwide. Having established extensive commitments to training for its German plants, which are now laid down in a collective agreement, Volkswagen is focussing its current training drive on locations abroad. |
| 06/05/2008 I Models Passat with modern diesel engine technology
The bestseller has just got better: the Passat is now also available with state-of-the-art common rail direct injection. This technology has improved the 2.0 l TDI engine's fuel economy by up to 0.7 l/100 km. But its power delivery betrays nothing of this new efficiency: a maximum torque of 320 Nm can be called upon at any time between 1,800 and 2,500 rpm. (Fuel consumption: 5.8 – 6.4 l/100 km; CO2 emissions: 153 – 169 g/km) |
| 02/04/2008 I Company Volkswagen accompanies the Olympic torch
At the end of March, the longest torch relay in the history of the Olympic Games began at Olympia. Volkswagen, as the major sponsor of the Greek Olympic Committee (HOC), is supporting the torch relay in Greece with a fleet of vehicles and has entered 20 of the 605 runners involved. In addition, Volkswagen and the HOC have donated 2,008 trees to help with the reforestation of the fire-damaged area surrounding the historic site of Olympia. |
| 02/04/2008 I Models Auto 1 Trophy for the Volkswagen Tiguan
Europe’s toughest jury has made its decision: this year’s coveted Auto1 Trophy in the “Off-Roaders and SUVs” category goes to the Volkswagen Tiguan. More than 40 million readers of the 26 editions of Auto Bild voted for their favourites in six vehicle categories. The top three in each category then had to prove themselves at a test facility near Rome, where an expert jury made up of racing drivers, technicians and senior editors determined the category winners. The result: a convincing victory for the Tiguan. |
| 02/04/2008 I Models Passat BlueMotion among top 3 “World Green Cars 2008”
The Passat BlueMotion (fuel consumption: 5.1 – 5.2 l/100 km; CO2 emissions: 136 – 137 g/km) ranks among the most environmentally friendly cars in the world. At the New York International Auto Show, a jury of international judges voted it into the top 3 of the “World Green Cars 2008”. With remarkable fuel economy and low CO2 emissions, the Passat BlueMotion successfully competed against several hybrid models and a fuel cell car. Volkswagen currently offers seven models under the BlueMotion label; further are set to follow shortly. |
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