Articles Tagged with "VW"
Reuters (Berlin) - Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) boosted operating profit by 10 percent in the first quarter despite shrinking demand for vehicles in the carmaker's western European core markets and spending on a technology overhaul.
Apr. 30 , 2012Gasgoo.com (Shanghai April 12) - The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, China's quality watchdog, has officially begun collecting feedback from Volkswagen owners regarding problems with the manufacturer's DSG gearboxes, Xinhua reported today. The user feedback will be used alongside expert research to further analyze the severity of the problem.
Apr. 17 , 2012Gasgoo.com (Shanghai March 26) - A team of six German Volkswagen workers have recently finished inspection of the surrounding infrastructure of Shanghai VW's upcoming production site in Xinjiang's capital of Ürümqi, Xinhua reported today. According to staff from the Ürümqi Economic and Technological Development Zone, construction on the Shanghai VW factory, which has an expected annual production capacity of 50,000 vehicles, will begin within the year.
Mar. 28 , 2012Gasgoo.com (Shanghai) - The media storm around Volkswagen's defective DSG gearboxes is still ongoing, with reports appearing that the new Golf will not be equipped with the now notorious transmission system. Along with TSI engine technology, the DSG gearboxes were crucial in aiding VW's tremendous sales growth in China. However, this same gearbox technology has been the source of numerous complaints from Chinese consumers, leading many to doubt the quality of their design.
Mar. 22 , 2012Associated Press (Berlin) - The Brazilian one-time girlfriend of the ex-head of Volkswagen AG's employee council is to go on trial later this month over her alleged part in a corruption scandal at the automaker, a German court said Thursday.
Mar. 17 , 2012Reuters (Frankfurt) - German carmaker Audi is in talks to buy Ducati for its lightweight engine know-how, its racetrack pedigree and the distinctive sound and styling of its motorcycles.
Mar. 16 , 2012