All Posts Tagged With: "VW"

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VW starts testing electric cars, sees launch by 2010

BERLIN (Thomson Financial) — Volkswagen has started testing a new electricity-powered car engine and expects to launch the first cars fitted with it by 2010, CEO Martin Winterkorn said.

Speaking during a presentation of the first Golf model fitted with such an engine, Winterkorn said the system, called “TwinDrive,” has an electric engine that can also [...]

June 27th, 2008 | On The Road | 0 comments | Continued
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When Soccer Booms, VWs Ready

If Americans ever start to follow pro soccer in the way that’s been forecast for, oh, 30 years, Volkswagen stands to benefit. The jerseys worn by players for D.C. United, the Major League Soccer team in the nation’s capital, now sport the VW logo.

May 22nd, 2008 | On The Road | 0 comments | Continued