There aren’t a lot of cars out there that have more doors than seats. Usually it’s the other way around, but that’s what Volkswagen has in store with the Nils concept. The tiny one-seater packs two polycarbonate gullwing doors (plus a rear hatch) in a unique shape that envisions a future mode of transportation for European commuters. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: August 2011
August was quite the month for our long-term Volkswagen Jetta TDI. Not only did our diesel darling roll over the 10,000-mile mark, it did so while making its journey across the United States – Detroit to Los Angeles – with AOL Autos’ Michael Zak behind the wheel. Funkmasterflex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: To Boost Brand’s Sales, VW Promises More U.S.-Focused Models
As the Volkswagen brand takes aim at 800,000 annual U.S. sales by 2018, it plans to offer more vehicles and features targeted specifically at American buyers, top executives said in interviews. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. @WiL
Auto Talk: VW To Offer Up Minicar With Frugal Engine, High Tech Features
Volkswagen has released pictures and details of its new Up minicar that will take aim at rivals such as the Fiat Panda, Renault Twingo and Peugeot 107 in Europe’s popular minicar segment. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Microsoft and Volkswagen team up for in-car file storage
The House that Gates Built has teamed up with the Volkswagen Group to develop the next generation of automotive information and entertainment delivery strategies. A firm called e.solutions supplies Volkswagen with its infotainment software. Microsoft has signed an agreement to license its Extended File Allocation Table (exFAT) technology to e.solutions, which allows the software developer to squeeze more information into smaller spaces. Also, the speed at which that data can be accessed will get a shot in the arm. @funkmasterflex x @tatwza via
Volkswagen to put on evangelical brand test-drive road show
Autoblog was invited to a one-on-one exchange of thoughts about where the Volkswagen brand is headed in North America. The captive audience was VW North America CEO Jonathan Browning – former General Motors global sales boss – and VWNA’s new product marketing and strategy vice president, Rainer Michel, brought over from the VW home offices where he oversaw the small car product lineup. @funkmasterflex
