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).

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.

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.

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.

Study: Hybrids Have More Engine Problems

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).

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).

Volkswagen in Joint Bid to Acquire LeasePlan from ABN Amro

Volkswagen AG announced yesterday it planned to acquire, with two co-investors, the LeasePlan business of Dutch bank ABN Amro, for a sum quoted as €2 billion.

Volkswagen Announces CARFAX Vehicle History Reports a Part of its Certified Pre-Owned Program

Volkswagen of America, Inc., announced that CARFAX Vehicle History Reports will now be incorporated in the certification process of all Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles, according to AutoFan magazine.

Volkswagen Announces CARFAX Vehicle History Reports a Part of its Certified Pre-Owned Program

Volkswagen of America, Inc., announced that CARFAX Vehicle History Reports will now be incorporated in the certification process of all Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles, according to AutoFan magazine.