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From Microbus to Routan: Will new VW minivan sell?

Microbus concept Posted February 6 2008 12:46 PM by Todd Lassa

 CHICAGO - Volkswagen has come a long way from the New Beetle/Microbus concept days to the Chrysler-based Routan minivan. Back in 2001, VW was hot. It had proved what it could do with that New Beetle, an exuberant...

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Team-LUX Qualifies to Move on in Darpa Urban Challenge

Team-LUX Posted August 10 2007 03:29 PM by Melissa

 The decision for the DARPA Urban Challenge 2007 has been made. 36 driverless autos will be competing at the NQE (National Qualification Event) in the USA from October 26 to 31 to qualify for the finals of the world's only...

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VW Passat Wagon 'Junior' Advances in DARPA Urban Challenge

VW Passat Wagon 'Junior' Posted August 10 2007 11:24 AM by Melissa

 Volkswagen of America has announced that the Stanford Racing Team Passat wagon, "Junior", has advanced to the next round of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Urban Challenge.   

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Touareg TDI Sets Benchmark At Pikes Peak

Touareg TDI Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Posted July 26 2007 10:49 AM by Melissa

 Volkswagen of America, Inc. scored the top spots in the High Performance Showroom Stock division at the 85th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) on Saturday, July 21, 2007.

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Next-Generation Touareg Packed With More Features!

2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 emblem Posted July 20 2007 02:02 PM by Melissa

 With the launch of its restyled Touareg 2, Volkswagen pushes one of the world's most successful premium SUVs to a new plateau. No small feat for a vehicle that has set records - from the highest volcanic peaks in Chile to...

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The Volkswagen California That Isn't Available In California
VW California Trafalgar Square to Red Square Rally
Volkswagen California Front View Posted July 12 2007 02:29 PM by Melissa

 A Volkswagen California is taking part in an eight day, 1,875 mile charity driving challenge from Trafalgar Square in London to Red Square in Russia to raise money for BEN, the motor industry and allied trades benevolent...

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Volkswagen Unveils New Production Tiguan Compact 4x4

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan Posted June 29 2007 02:33 PM by Melissa

 Volkswagen has revealed the first images of its Tiguan, the new compact 4x4 which will go on sale in the UK in February 2008, following its world public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.  Concept Tiguan...

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New Key Change Points on New 2008 Touareg And Passat Wagon

Volkswagen Touareg Front View Posted June 27 2007 10:25 AM by Melissa

 Check out this quick list of whats new for the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg and Passat Wagon.

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Volkswagen Passat Estate Wins 2007 Towcar Awards

The Passat Estate TDI 4MOTION Posted June 22 2007 02:28 PM by Melissa

 The Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0-litre TDI 4MOTION has beaten 50 shortlisted contenders to emerge as the overall winner of the 2007 Towcar Awards.  The expert judges from What Car? magazine, Practical Caravan and The...

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Volkswagen and Porsche Conflict Over Future SUVs

Volkswagen Touareg Posted June 19 2007 02:17 PM by Melissa

 MotorTrend.com reports that Volkswagen isn't happy with a plan proposed to it from Porsche to postpone the launch of the second-generation Touareg until late 2010.

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Motor Trend Tests the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan in Africa

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Front View Posted June 5 2007 01:56 PM by Melissa

 Volkswagen invited a few auto journalists to one of the greatest off-roading continents of the world to test the preproduction European spec'ed 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan.

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VW And Red Bull Partner For 39th Annual Baja 500

Race Touareg 2 Posted May 24 2007 01:16 PM by Melissa

 Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that Red Bull North America, Inc. will be partnering with Volkswagen as it competes for the first time in the 2007 SCORE Baja 500, in the new International Truck class.

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Volkswagen Officially Enters Tecate SCORE Baja 500!

Volkswagen Motorsport Dakar Rally vehicle Posted May 10 2007 10:27 AM by Melissa

 Volkswagen of America, Inc. has officially entered two Volkswagen Motorsport Dakar Rally vehicles in this year's running of the , June 1-3, 2007. This will be the first race for the Race Touareg 2 vehicles in North...

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Volkswagen to Debut New SUV and Sportwagen Concepts At SEMA
New VW SUV and Sportwagen For Customizing Enthusiasts
Tiguan Front grill Posted April 27 2007 11:40 AM by Melissa

 Volkswagen has had a presence in the specialty-equipment industry for years as far as creating vehicles that enthusiasts customize. Proof of this comes from the past SEMA Shows where specialty-equipment manufacturers...

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Long Term Wrap-Up: 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8

2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8 Front view Posted April 25 2007 09:54 AM by Melissa

 We had high hopes for the Volkswagen Touareg when it arrived here. After all, this all-terrain machine was codeveloped alongside the Porsche Cayenne, leaving no doubt VW was serious about becoming a major player in the...

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