BMW-Volkswagen: open warfare for control of SGL Group

For some time now BMW and Volkswagen are fighting to bring him SGL and all its know-how when it comes to carbon fiber, a material that will be crucial on the cars of the future. Monaco had scored a point in its favor initially signing a cooperation agreement with the company, but then came on the scene Volkswagen rising to 9.9% of the shares.

Now, Susanne Klatten, shareholder of BMW, has increased its share rising from 22 to 27.3%. The maneuver has not been exhausted: the Klatten (who many will remember for the sex scandal in which he was blackmailed by a gigolo) points to go up to 29% of SGL, to halt a possible flight of stairs by Volkswagen, which could adversely affect the business plans of Bavaria: BMW is investing heavily on carbon fiber, and have a direct rival with a strong weight in the board of directors of the provider reference is not something pleasant.

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Volkswagen Santana is the classic

B with the retirement age of 30 years, the Volkswagen Santana is officially this year for classic cars, and the first units are allowed to travel with the H-mark. In Germany, the model was mostly in the shadows, but made an international career. In China, as the vehicle is 3000 and Santana in a luxury version of Vista as Santana is still produced in large quantities.

/ B The Santana was released in September 1981 as a sedan variant of the second-generation Passat on the market. His mission: to satisfy sophisticated demands for comfort and reach a clientele that no trade would take a hatchback or estate. Hence the other name. To emphasize the distinction from the Passat, it was him at first, only in the better-equipped versions of CL and GL, in the second year of production then as LX, GX and CX.

Car sharing rental car initiative with Volkswagen

The practice of car sharing is now a practice that has taken root anywhere, many automobile brands have made their own. Volkswagen will debut its car sharing in the autumn in Hanover, Germany, where subscribers will have 50 points arranged in the city. The program is called "Quiche - Shares in Volkswagen", ie "share a Volkswagen, with which the proposed use of 200 Golf BlueMotion.

Since this project is in collaboration with all major digital applications for smartphones will be very easy to use, in fact, once you register, the customer will book your car rental with this application via the web, or simply call the call center . After booking will be time to withdraw his Volkswagen and just make the recognition, through chip that will be assigned to each user of the service, and enter the PIN code.

Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion order now

The new Passat is now available also in a Bluemotion version. The sedan achieved a combined fuel consumption (EU standard) of 4.1 liters of diesel per 100 km (Variant: 4.3 l/100 km) at a carbon dioxide emissions of 109 grams per kilometer (113 g / km). The reach of the Passat BlueMotion with 77 kW / 105 PS TDI engine with 1.6 liters of displacement and the first time in the Passat Blue Motion used six-speed manual transmission.

Volkswagen Amarok to the world in 100 days

In the tenth year of the World Aids Awareness Expedition (waae) Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles support the extreme athlete Joachim Franz in its fight against HIV. For the "Move the World Tour", the company provides five Volkswagen Amarok with special extension is available. This year the team leaves the adventurer in "W" shape of the globe.

The expedition started in the last week in Vancouver, Canada. Currently, the convoy in Central America to Argentina on the road. It continues through Europe and then south to South Africa, then up to Egypt and on to Russia and China, and the final to Australia. In 100 days, the participants want to stay here by 50 countries.

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Marvel is inspired by the Volkswagen advertising for its Thor

Marvel to launch the film to be released on April 27 at the cinema, Thor, has devised a clip that is a parody of the plot of the spot that Volkswagen has created for the Super Bowl. This video was the most popular of those sent during a major sporting event of the year in the U.S.. The commercial starring the baby had Darth Vader and the Passat which were the most wanted and clicked on the web.

Airport gets VW Amarok "Follow me"

Hanover Airport has received today a new "follow me" vehicle on the runway: a VW Amarok. The car was found the airport as a joint effort of both companies of Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge (VWN) is available. The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles plant is situated near the airport, and with one exception will be on the apron and Technical duties solely used cars from Volkswagen.

The finished version of the Trend Line vehicle is covered with the typical yellow and black checkerboard pattern and equipped for the use of necessary technology. Airport Director Dr. Raoul Hille appreciates the versatility of the pickup with crew cab. Thus, the "Follow me" is-Amarok used not only at the airport, but will also be used for promotional purposes in the city and at trade fairs.

Techno Classica 2011: 50 years of Volkswagen Variant

50 years ago Volkswagen presented its first combined at the IAA: the type 3 variant. This event celebrates the Wolfsburg Auto Museum Volkswagen at the week's Techno Classica in Essen (30.3.-4.3.2011). On display will be a Type 3 Variant of 1962 and a Passat Variant of 1974. By 1500 (type 3) Volkswagen rose 50 years ago in the middle class.

The new technology of 1961 based on the Beetle and also had a rear engine. However, the converted in the displacement to 1.5 liters enlarged Beetle engine in a flat motor. Thus, the height of the engine reduced to a mere 42 centimeters by 20 centimeters. As a result, was established in addition to the luggage compartment under the front hood, a second trunk in the rear.

Chris Balke Volkswagen is now running Amarok

Chris Balke, Germany's most famous hunter and the only full-time runs leader bloodhound, now a Volkswagen Amarok High Line. The vehicle is equipped with hard top, cargo space liner, trailer hitch, transmission and engine underbody protection, and the 120 kW/163 hp TDI engine. Is the lacquered in matt Tarngrün Amarok.

For 15 years Chris Balke directs the Hound station in the Duchy of Lauenburg (Schleswig-Holstein). The system includes some 200 000 hectares. Its mission is to track down wounded animals and if necessary to deliver them from their torment. Every year, the hunter comes up to 450 missions.

Volkswagen offers "craft family" with price advantage

Volkswagen presented at the International Trade Fair (16 to 03/22/2011) in Munich, the Amarok with 1500 € price advantage for traders. The special sales campaign "craft family" to 30 June 2011 and is limited for other models of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles presents its action on models from a 588 square meter area in Hall A5.

Roofers, masons, fitters, courier or other professionals who want to use a Multivan professional can also save 1500 euros. Once more there are 500 € more vans with front-wheel drive, which can be ordered as an action model with all-series engines. The price advantage of the Caddy is 1300 €, the Caddy Maxi is it 1800 Euro.

Fiat, Volkswagen, Ford, what happens in Russia

After her divorce from Sollers, Fiat presented to the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation a draft for the location, production and distribution in Russia of cars and commercial vehicles. This was announced by an official of the Lingotto which clarifies that the project is targeting annual production of 300,000 vehicles in compliance 'with the requirements required by new regulations for the industrial assembly of motor vehicles provided by the Russian Federation.

Geneva 2011: Volkswagen celebrates world premiere of the Golf Cabriolet

Volkswagen presented at the 81st Geneva Motor Show (1st-13.03.2011), the new Golf Cabriolet. The four-seater has an innovative soft-top that works electro-hydraulically and the Gulf opened in just 9.5 seconds and a speed of 30 km / h Calls. The presale starts tomorrow in Germany at an introductory price of 23 625 euros.

The design follows that of the closed, three-door counterparts, but as the result of the new rear end, the flatter roof line and the steeper windshield frame is extremely distinctive. A special dynamic is created when the convertible is ordered with the optional Bi-Xenon headlights. Always included as standard: the LED taillights in the style of the GTI.

Volkswagen Polo Bi Fuel creating a full tank of up to 1400 km

Volkswagen Polo brings the Bi Fuel on the market. It can be an alternative instead run on petrol and LPG. As with the Golf Bi Fuel tank of gas (about 52 liters of usable volume) is also housed in the space saving spare wheel. With gas a range of 680 kilometers is possible. In combination with the gasoline-operation (about 45 liters of fuel) results in a total range of up to 1,400 kilometers.

Sale for the new Volkswagen Tiguan launch

Volkswagen has today started the presale of the new Tiguan. He begins a few weeks earlier than planned. The reason: The predecessor is sold out due to the continued high demand from a few copies in stock. Their debut is the new generation of models at the Geneva Motor Show (1.-3.13.2011) will take place.

It is distinguished externally by stronger lines and the current brand of face. There are also numerous improvements. The base price for the entry-level 1.4 TSI Trend & Fun, 90 kW / 122 PS is 24 175 euros and is thus at the level of its predecessor. (Ampnet / jri)

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New R line package for the Volkswagen Touareg

Volkswagen offers the Touareg, the new R-Line equipment package "exterior" to. At the rear, and an embossed matte black diffuser and oval tailpipes in the newly designed bumper lower part are integrated. The rear view is rounded off by a separate roof spoiler. This striking side skirts come in body color, chrome door trim parts, and R-Line badge on the front side panels.

The front is also characterized by a new spoiler lip in the R-Design. A suitable combination for the "exterior" package are either the R-Line package, or that build upon R-Line "Plus". Both complete the "Exterior" package in the outside view by 20-inch light-alloy wheels design "Mallory", combined with a sportier chassis tuning.