ARTICLES RELATING TO VOLKSWAGEN

VW profit halves as crisis bites

2013-04-29 14:38

First-quarter profit at Volkswagen's core brand almost halved, as manufacturers battle Europe's protracted slump in demand with ever deeper discounts.

Volkswagen eyes Chinese growth

2013-03-14 13:00

Volkswagen says it plans to open seven more factories in China, after the company confirmed record net profits of €21.7bn for 2012.

Volkswagen 2012 net profit jumps 40%

2013-02-22 20:05

Volkswagen, Europe's biggest carmaker, says that its net profit zoomed ahead by more the 40% last year on higher vehicle sales.

VW hits global sales record

2013-01-14 07:39

Volkswagen posted record-breaking global sales in 2012, up 11% at 9.07 million, but the ambitious German automaker continues to trail Japanese rival Toyota.

Volkswagen to invest €14bn in China

2012-11-23 13:17

Volkswagen AG plans to invest €14bn in China over the next four years, as it speeds up its expansion in the world's largest autos market.

Export boost for Volkswagen SA

2012-07-25 16:03

Volkswagen South Africa’s Engine plant in Uitenhage is again operating at full capacity after receiving an additional export order from China.

Wedding bells for VW, Porsche

2012-07-09 10:44

The road to success for German cars is a bumpy one and while Volkswagen and Porsche are tying the knot, Opel is fighting to survive.

VW seeks talks with Suzuki

2011-09-13 11:17

German car giant Volkswagen says it is seeking talks with Japanese partner Suzuki, after the latter announced its intention to end their two-year-old alliance.

Volkswagen sees strong demand

2011-07-29 10:59

Volkswagen predicted a significant rise in operating profits this year driven by strong demand around the world for its Audi and VW cars.

VW secures majority stake in MAN

2011-07-04 12:23

VW, Europe's largest carmaker, says it has acquired 55.9% in truck manufacturer MAN.

Choice of ultra-cheap vehicles sparse

2011-04-10 10:47

The number of affordable new vehicles on offer is growing, but South Africans' choice of ultra-affordable vehicles remains limited.

VW profit soars four-fold

2010-07-29 16:42

Volkswagen, Europe's biggest automaker, has posted a second quarter net profit of €1.25bn, well above forecasts and more than four times the previous year's figure.

No joy for De Villiers

2009-11-04 11:37

Giniel de Villiers and former F1 driver David Coulthard have been knocked out in the first round of the ROC Nations Cup in Beijing.

How to act in a hijacking

2009-07-09 14:08

If the worst happens, here’s how to give your family the best chance.

 

Exposé shames Apple, Volkswagen

2013-03-15 18:33

Technology giant Apple and car maker Volkswagen have been singled out by a Chinese television show in its annual corporate malpractice exposé.

No 'silver bullet' for car makers

2013-03-09 14:12

Car makers are going back to the drawing board in the hunt for fuel-saving technologies as hopes fade that electric vehicles will be the silver bullet for CO2 emissions.

'Racist' VW ad causes a stir

2013-01-30 08:01

A Volkswagen Super Bowl ad that has hit the Web and depicts a white office worker showing his happiness with a Jamaican accent is stirring up online controversy.

Porsche wins dismissal of VW lawsuit

2012-12-28 10:20

Porsche has won the dismissal of a lawsuit by 26 hedge funds that accused the carmaker of causing more than $1bn of losses by cornering the market in Volkswagen shares.

VW eyes R55 000 budget car

2012-10-04 13:35

Europe's biggest carmaker Volkswagen says it is considering selling budget cars for as little as R55000 in emerging markets within two years.

VW sales up, warns on debt crisis

2012-07-13 15:14

Despite an 8.9% increase in global vehicle, carmaker Volkswagen has warned of the risks posed by Europe's debt crisis.

Audi may pay about €860m for Ducati

2012-04-17 13:05

Audi, a division of Volkswagen, has agreed to buy Italian motorcycle firm Ducati for about €860m, sources have told Reuters.

VW looks to invest in renewable energy

2011-08-26 10:41

Volkswagen, Europe's biggest carmaker plans to invest almost €1bn in renewable energies over the coming years, a report says.

Speeding driver not VW employee

2011-07-28 14:24

A driver caught for speeding, who police said was an instructor for Volkswagen SA, was not actually employed by VW, the alleged speedster's bosses say.

Volkswagen to invest €51.6bn

2010-11-19 18:37

Volkswagen says it plans to invest €51.6bn ($70.7bn) in the next four years to develop new models and attain its objective of becoming the world's top car maker by 2018.

VW set to name new Porsche CEO

2010-06-25 10:03

European auto giant Volkswagen intends to name the top aide of one of its bosses as head of luxury sports car maker Porsche, press reports say.

How to act in a hijacking

2009-07-09 14:08

If the worst happens, here’s how to give your family the best chance.

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