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2012 News.
| 23/04/2012 Preparing for the future: Sustainability and mobility.
Volkswagen showcases the future of mobility with resource-conserving production processes and low consumption vehicles at Hannover Messe 2012. BlueMotion technologies, electro-mobility and new mobility concepts were also addressed to illustrate how individual mobility can be brought into harmony with sustainable action. |
| 23/04/2012 Volkswagen to extend and expand its operations in China.
In the presence of Chancellor Merkel and Premier Wen Jiabao, Volkswagen Group confirmed its participation in the building of a new plant in Western China and agreed to extend its existing joint venture with China First Automobile Group Corp by 25 years. |
| 21/04/2012 Volkswagen unveils the E-Bugster in an Asia premiere at the 2012 Auto China show.
The New Beetle has just been electrified! Volkswagen exhibits the E-Bugster in an Asia premiere at the Auto China show in Beijing – a leaner, meaner, and greener variant of the popular New Beetle. This open-top, two-seater roadster has been designed with 85 kW of power, a 0 to 100 km/h time of 10.8 seconds, with zero emissions yet the sharpest of proportions. |
| 13/04/2012 Volkswagen starts off the year with record delivery figures.
Volkswagen delivered 2.16 million vehicles in the first quarter of 2012. This is the highest delivery figures to date, surpassing the two million mark. Sales were particularly strong in North America, China and Russia, whilst Western Europe remains a difficult market. |
| 11/04/2012 Strong delivery figures for the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand.
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand reported substantial growth, delivering over 1.36 million vehicles for the first quarter of 2012. The record delivery figures came with significant growth in North America and Asia; China proved to be the largest market with 483,400 Volkswagen Passenger Cars being delivered. |
| 05/04/2012 The up! is “World Car of the Year 2012”.
Volkswagen’s city car was voted as “World Car of the Year 2012” by an international panel of 66 top journalists at the New York International Auto Show. Launched recently in December 2011, the up! has already received other accolades from Euro NCAP, iF Design Institute and been awarded the prestigious “2011 Goldene Lenkrad”. |
| 23/03/2012 Volkswagen founds IT academy.
IT competencies will be standardised and strengthened across the Volkswagen Group. Through the harnessing of IT skills within the group, employees will also be further trained to better serve customers. The founding of the Group IT Academy is also expected to enhance communication within the Volkswagen family. |
| 23/03/2012 Christian Klingler honoured as “Man of the Year 2011” in France.
A panel of 35 French media representatives recognised Christian Klinger for his “extreme precision and pronounced analysis capabilities”, which contributed to the success of the Volkswagen Group and development of French sales partner PGA. Klinger is the second Volkswagen Group manager after CEO Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn to receive this major accolade from French motoring magazine "Le Journal de l’Automobile". |
| 12/03/2012 Volkswagen Group presents record results for 2011.
“The Volkswagen Group has extended its string of unbroken successes in 2011. We are making steady progress on our way to pole position in the automotive industry”, said Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft. |
| 09/03/2012 Strong rise in deliveries for Volkswagen Group.
Global vehicle deliveries by the Volkswagen Group in January and February 2012 rose by 7.7 percent to 1.29 (January-February 2011: 1.20)* million units. On a world automotive market which was up by roughly 6 percent, Europe’s largest automaker therefore extended its market position further and won market share. |
| 06/03/2012 Go-ahead for fundamental ecological restructuring - Volkswagen Group commits to 120g CO2 target.
The Group will be spending well over two thirds of its entire €62.4 billion investment program for the coming five years directly or indirectly in ever more efficient vehicles, new powertrains and technologies as well as environmentally compatible production at its plants all over the world. |
| 06/03/2012 Volkswagen Annual Report 2011 also available as iPad app.
“Experience D(r)iversity.” – that is the motto of the Volkswagen Group’s Annual Report 2011. The iPad app version of the report brings a new dimension to the carmaker’s presentation of its vehicles, brands and markets. |
| 06/03/2012 Deliveries by Volkswagen Passenger Cars top 800,000 for first time in period to February / +8.0 percent*.
Volkswagen Group achieved record deliveries of 818,800 vehicles in February, an 8 percent increase from January. “Despite difficult conditions on some markets around the world, the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand continued its excellent development in the first two months of this year.” said Group Board Member for Sales and Marketing, Christian Klingler. |
| 01/03/2012 Second Volkswagen Centre Singapore soon.
Opening in 2nd Quarter 2012 along MacPherson Rd (at 1 Kampong Ampat), the new Volkswagen dealership will provide full sales and aftersales service to cater to the growing number of Volkswagen vehicles on the road. Customers can expect faster turnaround times, thanks to the large new workshop and an expanded aftersales team. |
| 28/02/2012 Volkswagen Polo is the number 1 in Western Europe: Polo wins the pole position in the supermini segment.
2011 proved to be another outstanding year for the Polo as it tops the supermini segment again. A benchmark for quality, comfort and driving fun, the award-winning fifth generation Polo further raises standards with dynamic design, comprehensive safety equipment, and a cutting-edge engine lineup. |
| 24/02/2012 Volkswagen presents 2011 preliminary consolidated financial statements.
Volkswagen Group sees a significant increase in operating profit to €11.3 billion in the fiscal year, with record deliveries exceeding 8 million. The Group continues its strategic growth trajectory by acquiring Porsche Holding Salzburg and increasing its stake in MAN SE. |
| 17/02/2012 Volkswagen Group reports another rise in already high delivery levels.
Volkswagen Group delivered 652,500 vehicles worldwide this January, signaling a 1.3 percent increase. Developments across different markets varied, with the strongest growth observed in North America and India. Group Board Member for Sales, Christian Klingler noted, “we have made an encouraging start, but 2012 will be a challenging year. As expected, the prevailing economic uncertainty is impacting the automotive industry.” |
| 14/02/2012 Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand again delivers well over 400,000 vehicles in January.
“The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand made a stable start to the new year. Despite volatile developments, particularly in Europe, we maintained deliveries at last year’s high level thanks to our young and innovative product range”, commented Group Board Member for Sales Christian Klingler, as Volkswagen worldwide delivery figures continue to increase in January 2012. |
| 10/02/2012 Going the distance in a Passat – from Singapore to Thailand and back on a single tank of fuel.
Already known for its safety, style, and comfort, the Volkswagen Passat now drives home its fuel economy feature – by traveling 1,665.1km on a single tank of fuel. “Congratulations to the team from Top Gear and CarBuyer on this amazing feat,” said Dr Zeno Kerschbaumer, Managing Director of Volkswagen Group Singapore. “Volkswagen’s TSI engines and DSG transmissions have been designed to provide our customers with real fuel savings and thus lower CO2 emissions, and this achievement confirms the worth of these class-leading technologies.” |
| 08/02/2012 The new Beetle has “Car audio system of the year”: Fender Sound System for Volkswagen.
Long respected among musicians, guitar and amplifier specialist Fender has now made it mark in the automotive field with a sound system developed exclusively for Volkswagen. Named 2011’s “Best-sounding car stereo” by CNET.com, the high-quality system will now be offered worldwide. “The system’s excellent sound and its unbeatable price made the premium product this year’s winner,” explained the editors of CNET. |
| 07/02/2012 Transparent Factory is committed to tolerance and diversity: Mega-Poster hangs on the west facade today.
Volkswagen’s production site in Dresden sends out a clear signal that Volkswagen supports a free and democratic society, and champions an open-minded attitude among employees. "Diversity, tolerance, and respectful behaviour with each other are among the core principles of our corporate culture," Hans-Joachim Rothenpieler, CEO of Volkswagen Sachsen GmbH explains. |
| 01/02/2012 The beginning of a new era: Volkswagen introduces the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB).
The new production strategy standardizes vehicle components across brands and vehicle classes, allowing the Volkswagen Group to consolidate production and make both high-volume and niche models at the highest quality and at extremely competitive costs over the long term and worldwide. |
| 25/01/2012 Euro NCAP Advanced Award for the up!
Volkswagen’s smallest car has proven a big hit. Awarded a five star rating for its comprehensive safety concept and the 2012 Advanced Award for its City Emergency Braking Function, the up! also has the best rating of any vehicle in its class. |
| 20/01/2012 Transparent Factory: production record in 2011.
The Transparent Factory marks its anniversary year with a production record of more than 11,000 Phaetons – a 50% increase compared to 2010. The Transparent Factory also attracted approximately 145,000 visitors last year and welcomed its one millionth visitor in July 2011. |
| 12/01/2012 10% market share in Singapore.
Volkswagen Group Singapore achieved 10% market share by handing over 3,152 passenger cars to customers in Singapore, with the Jetta, Scirocco and Golf being the best sellers. To celebrate, VW will be giving out ‘spin to win’ prizes valued between $200 and $10,000, to customers who book a new car from 13 to 17 January 2012. |
| 09/01/2012 Volkswagen Group delivers over 8 million vehicles for first time.
Annual deliveries for the Volkswagen Group grew by 14.3 percent in 2011 to reach an unprecedented sales figure of 8.16 million vehicles in a twelve-month period. “All Group brands reported further gains under difficult conditions on volatile markets. This outstanding result is clearly a team achievement,” said Group Board Member for Sales, Christian Klingler. |
| 09/01/2012 Detroit Auto Show 2012 – Volkswagen shows commitment to hybrid and electric mobility.
Volkswagen unveiled its latest Jetta Hybrid and electric E-Bugster concept car at the Detroit Auto Show 2012. Featuring innovative design and technological progress, they show once again that “Volkswagen not only stands for emotion and driving fun, but also for sustainable and responsible mobility,” said Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Head of Development for the Volkswagen brand. |
| 06/01/2012 Volkswagen Passenger Cars delivers 5.1 million vehicles in 2011.
This is a new worldwide annual delivery record for the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, which Christian Klingler, Group Board Member for Sales, attributed to “a fresh, innovative and environmentally-friendly model range and new vehicles such as the Passat, Jetta and Beetle, as well as the up!, making an excellent start in difficult market conditions.” |
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