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NewsJune 21, 2005

Volkswagen Unveils New Hybrid Fuel Cell Model

SAN FRANCISCO — A hybrid fuel cell vehicle from German manufacturer Volkswagen has been revealed at a recent exhibition in San Francisco. The Volkswagen Touran HyMotion uses an 80 kW high-torque electric motor that draws its power from a fuel cell and has no emissions.

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NewsJune 7, 2005

Jetta Hybrid May be Headed for U.S.

WOLFSBURG, GERMANY – German automaker Volkswagen may introduce a hybrid Jetta sedan in the United States in two years, according to Edmunds.com.

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NewsJune 7, 2005

Jetta Hybrid May be Headed for U.S.

WOLFSBURG, GERMANY – German automaker Volkswagen may introduce a hybrid Jetta sedan in the United States in two years, according to Edmunds.com.

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NewsMay 31, 2005

LeasePlan Takes Over Europcar Fleet Services Activities in Southern Europe

ALMERE, THE NETHERLANDS – LeasePlan Corporation and Europcar Fleet Services have reached agreement regarding the acquisition of Volkswagen's brand-independent fleet management activities in Italy, Portugal, and Spain, according to the Web site, www2fleet.com.

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NewsMarch 22, 2005

Volkswagen to Extend Diesel Warranty Protection for Use of Biodiesel

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Volkswagen AG announced on March 17 it would extend warranty protection for the use of biodiesel blend fuel in all of its U.S. market diesel-powered automobiles. The warranty protection, which covers biodiesel blends of up to 5 percent (B5).

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NewsJanuary 11, 2005

Diesel Better Than Hybrid? So Says Volkswagen Chairman

LOS ANGELES — Speaking in front of a crowd in a state where his company's diesel products cannot be sold, the chairman of Volkswagen argued that diesel technology remains the most practical means of increasing fuel economy for the automotive industry, according to the Web site www.mixedpower.com on January 6.

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NewsJanuary 11, 2005

From Audi to Volkswagen, New Models Abound at the Los Angeles Auto Show

LOS ANGELES — Two full days of press previews presented a full plate of new models to be launched at the 2005 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. Press and, from January 7 through January 16, the public as well, were presented with 19 new models.

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NewsJanuary 4, 2005

VW to Offer Free Car Insurance in Two States

TROY, MI — A Long Island insurance think-tank has licensed Volkswagen of America, Inc. to offer the industry's first no-charge insurance policy to customers who purchase or lease selected models during a three-month test in Illinois and Wisconsin.

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NewsApril 26, 2004

VW and Two Investor Groups to Acquire LeasePlan for $US 2.6 Billion

Volkswagen Financial Services, along with two co-investors, have agreed to purchase LeasePlan from its Dutch parent company ABN AMRO Bank N.V. for 2.13 billion Euros ($US 2.6 billion).

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NewsApril 26, 2004

VW and Two Investor Groups to Acquire LeasePlan for $US 2.6 Billion

Volkswagen Financial Services, along with two co-investors, have agreed to purchase LeasePlan from its Dutch parent company ABN AMRO Bank N.V. for 2.13 billion Euros ($US 2.6 billion).

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