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NewsFebruary 2, 2011

NHTSA Investigating Alleged Fire Risk in Volkswagen Passat

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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NewsJanuary 12, 2011

Volkswagen Reveals New 43 MPG Passat TDI for U.S. Market

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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NewsDecember 28, 2010

2011 NAIAS to Feature 30-Plus Worldwide Debuts

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.

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NewsDecember 22, 2010

66 Vehicles Draw IIHS' 2011 Top Safety Pick Award

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.

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NewsDecember 15, 2010

Volkswagen Recalling Over 228,000 Vehicles

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.

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NewsNovember 16, 2010

Volkswagen Increases 2011-MY Street Incentive

HERNDON, VA - Volkswagen of America has doubled the original incentive amount available for the Touareg V6 TDI Clean Diesel.

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NewsNovember 9, 2010

Volkswagen Reveals EV Plans for China

WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - Volkswagen AG plans to manufacture and sell 10,000 electric cars in China from 2014 to 2018, Bloomberg reported this week.

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NewsSeptember 30, 2010

UC Davis Tests Biodiesel Sedans

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.

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NewsSeptember 27, 2010

BMW Chief Plans 'Big Push' to Fend Off Audi, Mercedes

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.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2010

NHTSA to Probe '09 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Engine

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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