Volkswagen AG, Europe’s largest automaker, said third-quarter operating profit surged 46 percent on demand for Audi’s revamped A6 sedan and the VW brand’s Tiguan SUV. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Funk Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: VW to pass Toyota as biggest global automaker this year?
For what seemed like an eternity, the title of World’s Largest Automaker belonged to General Motors. More recently, Toyota was able to wrestle the mantle away from GM as the Japanese automaker made huge gains in GM’s home country and abroad, and Volkswagen has been nipping at the two behemoth’s heels. According to Bloomberg, though, the top three are likely to see themselves reshuffled before 2011 officially draws to a close. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: VW Likely To Pass Toyota As Top Carmaker This Year
Volkswagen AG will probably become the world’s biggest carmaker this year, vaulting past Toyota Motor Corp. and General Motors Co. on gains in emerging markets. VW Group’s sales, third among carmakers in 2010, will probably rise 13 percent to 8.1 million vehicles this year. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: VW Says It Still Aims To Keep Suzuki Stake
Volkswagen AG said it still wants to keep its stake in Suzuki Motor Corp., declining to provide further comment after the Japanese carmaker on Friday accused it of breaching a partnership pact. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: VW And Audi Recall Nearly 170,000 TDI Diesel Models
Volkswagen has officially announced a recall of 168,275 Jetta TDI and Golf TDI models as well as certain Audi A3 TDI vehicles after a recent stop sale. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the problem stems from the fuel line that feeds injector number two. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Volkswagen Group to recall 168,275 VW And Audi Models To Fix Diesel Engine Defect
Volkswagen AG is recalling 168,275 VW and Audi models with diesel engines because of a defect in the fuel injection system that could cause fuel leaks, possibly creating fire hazards. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex
