WASHINGTON - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it has upgraded its safety investigation into whether Volkswagen Passats have a defect that poses a fire engine risk.
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Wolfsburg / Herndon / Detroit - Volkswagen of America, Inc., announced the debut of its new Passat TDI, in addition to two other sedan models, for the U.S. marketplace. The company said it developed a new, larger body style for all three models in addition to a range of powertrain choices. VW stated that it plans to announce final pricing in the spring but that it will start at around $20,000.
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DETROIT - The 23rd annual North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will feature 30-40 worldwide debuts from automotive manufacturers around the globe, including Audi, BMW, Chrysler, GM, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and Volkswagen.
Read More →Sixty-six vehicles have drawn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award for 2011, including 40 cars, 25 SUVs and a minivan. Hyundai/Kia and Volkswagen/Audi each have nine winners for 2011.
Read More →WASHINGTON - Volkswagen of America is recalling more than 228,000 vehicles because the potential for a fuel leak poses a fire risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Read More →HERNDON, VA - Volkswagen of America has doubled the original incentive amount available for the Touareg V6 TDI Clean Diesel.
Read More →WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - Volkswagen AG plans to manufacture and sell 10,000 electric cars in China from 2014 to 2018, Bloomberg reported this week.
Read More →DAVIS, CA - University of California, Davis Fleet Services has begun a pilot project to test the use of biodiesel in passenger sedans. Two 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI sedans have been placed into Fleet Services short-term Motor Pool.
Read More →WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - Bayerische Motoren Werke AG will expand the BMW and Mini model ranges to boost annual sales 55 percent over the next decade and fend off Volkswagen AG and Daimler AG.
Read More →WASHINGTON - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether the MY 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI is prone to stalling, the Los Angeles Times reported.
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