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New American Passat to launch in August (14/01/2011)
The Jetta is the most successful car in America with German technology. Now, that best-seller is being followed by the world premiere of a car in the next class up − another model that Volkswagen has specifically developed for the United States: the entirely new Passat. Larger, more comfortable, more efficient and with higher quality than ever. The car's technology and styling came from Germany, while Volkswagen of America provided the conceptual direction. The saloon will be built in the ... [more]
New Volkswagen Passat's prices announced(19/10/2010)
Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show last month, the Passat takes on not only a fresh appearance both inside and out with every panel and glass surface apart from the roof being new, but also adopts the latest technologies and efficiency measures to make it among the most advanced and economical cars in its class. Prices for the seventh generation Volkswagen Passat have been revealed. The new car will cost from £18,470 (RRP on the road) for the saloon and £19,745 for the Estate. Every diesel ... [more]
Volkswagen unveils seventh generation of the Passat at the Paris Motor Show(01/10/2010)
Volkswagen has unveiled the seventh generation of the Passat at the Paris Motor Show. Establishing benchmarks in quality, design, economy and comfort the new Passat is not only the most advanced iteration yet but also the most efficient. A completely new look styled by Klaus Bischoff (head of design, Volkswagen) and Walter de Silva (head of design, Volkswagen Group) establishes a fresh direction for the Passat saloon and Estate with clean surfaces and an elegant yet imposing stance. The fro... [more]
The electric car must be affordable for a wide range of people(22/07/2010)
The automobile is facing a transition to a new era. For decades, petrol and diesel engines were the defining drive types, but in the near future part-electric (hybrid) and full-electric cars will join them. It is in this context that Volkswagen presents five automobiles in Shanghai that give a presence to the future. Three of them are united by a new label for zeroemissions mobility: blue-e-motion. The Up! blue-e-motion concept car shows how the electrically driven city specialist of tomorrow... [more]
Volkswagen reports record sales in 2008(18/03/2009)
Despite the dramatic deterioration in its business environment, the Volkswagen Group met its unit sales, sales revenue and earnings targets last year and recorded the best figures in its history. Sales revenue grew by 4.5 percent to €113.8 billion on the back of a 1.3 percent rise in unit sales to 6.3 million vehicles. At €6.3 billion, operating profit was up by 3.0 percent year-on-year. Profit after tax amounted to €4.7 billion (+13.7 percent). “2008 was a good, a very successful year for V... [more]
Motorpoint posts best sales figures for November for over three years(05/12/2008)
Motorpoint is continuing to defy the doom and gloom within UK car retailing, posting its best set of sales figures for November for over three years. Figures for last month show sales were up 18.5% on the same time last year (and over 25% on two years ago) – buoyed by record savings on the nearly new Ford Mondeo, Saab 9-3, VW Passat and the Vauxhall Vectra. The latter in particular has proved hugely popular with customers when Motorpoint advertised the vehicle for less than a large Cappuc... [more]
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India auto sales up 3.4% in April: industry body
Car sales in India rose just 3.4 percent year on year in April, data from an industry body showed Thursday, after the government hiked taxes on vehicles and car makers raised prices.
Car Wholesaling in Australia Industry Market Research Report Now Updated by IBISWorld
When the global financial crisis took hold of the world economy, car retailing was not spared. However, demand has since improved and revenue for car wholesaling is expected to grow in the current year, backed by an increase in imported vehicles and pent-up demand from the private market. For these reasons, industry research firm IBISWorld has updated its report on the Car Wholesaling industry ...
Car sales grew only 3.40 percent in April
Domestic passenger car sales in India increased by only 3.40 percent in April and stood at 168,351 units from 162,813 units sold in the like period of 2011, according to data furnished by an industry body Thursday.
Car dealers defy downturn with growing sales
(Reuters) - Britons came out in force to buy new cars in the first quarter, according to figures from top dealers, the latest signal that the car sales are resilient in the face of a return to recession for the broader economy. UK industry leader Pendragon Plc, whose 250-plus retail outlets trade as Stratstone, Evans Halshaw and Chatfields -- reported a 15.7 percent increase in new car market ...
April car sales up 3.4 pct y/y
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Car sales in India rose an annual 3.4 percent in April, according to data from an industry body, a sixth consecutive monthly increase but lower than in recent months after the country ...
April car sales rise 3.4 pct y/y
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Car sales in India rose an annual 3.4 percent in April, according to data from an industry body, a sixth consecutive monthly increase but lower than in recent months after the country ...
Luxury car sales accelerate on pricing
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