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Record for Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand: Annual vehicle deliveries top 4.5 million for first time
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Record for Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand: Annual vehicle deliveries top 4.5 million for first time
13.9 percent increase for full year 2010 Group Board member for Sales Klingler: “Competitive position of Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand significantly strengthened” Wolfsburg, 07 January 2011 - The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand ended 2010 with a new record: 4.50 (3.95; +13.9 percent) million vehicles were delivered to customers worldwide for the first time in a twelve-month period. “Thanks to its innovative and environmentally-friendly new models such as the Touran and Sharan, Touar... -
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Volkswagen of America Closes 2010 with Best Overall Year Sales Since 2003
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Volkswagen of America Closes 2010 with Best Overall Year Sales Since 2003
23,867 Volkswagen Vehicles Sold in December; Best December Sales Month Since 2005 HERNDON, Va., January 4, 2011 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported that December 2010 marked a 17 percent increase over prior year sales for the entire line of vehicles. In addition, 2010 achieved a 20 percent increase over 2009 total year sales. Increased sales numbers resulted in best annual sales since 2003 and best December sales since 2005. With the growing popularity of Volkswagen’s SUV mode... -
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Volkswagen Supervisory Board extends contract of Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn
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Volkswagen Supervisory Board extends contract of Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn
Winterkorn to remain at the helm of Europe's largest carmaker until the end of 2016 Wolfsburg, 02 January 2011 - The Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft has extended the contract of Management Board Chairman Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn unanimously by a further period of five years. Winterkorn is to head Europe's largest carmaker until the end of 2016. Winterkorn became Chairman of the Management Board on January 1, 2007 and his current contract expires on December 31, 2011.... -
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Volkswagen continues to lead Dakar Rally with Carlos Sainz (Stage 5)
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Volkswagen continues to lead Dakar Rally with Carlos Sainz (Stage 5)
Volkswagen has maintained the lead with the Race Touareg 3 on the fifth leg of the Dakar Rally. In the overall standings Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz (E/E) remain the front runners with an advantage of 2m 26s after the 459-kilometre leg in the north of Chile from Calama to Iquique. The stage win was secured for the first time by X-raid BMW driver Stéphane Peterhansel in front of the two Volkswagen drivers Nasser Al-Attiyah (Q) and Sainz. The Frenchman thus bumped Nasser Al-Attiyah/Timo Gotts... -
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Volkswagen maintains one-two lead on the "roof of the Dakar"
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Volkswagen maintains one-two lead on the "roof of the Dakar"
Volkswagen continues to lead the Dakar Rally after clinching its fourth stage win in a row with two Race Touareg 3 cars. The fourth leg featured the extremely demanding crossing of the Andes at an altitude of more than 4,400 metres – including a plateau at an elevation of over 4,000 metres. Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz (E/E) extended their overall advantage by 50 seconds to 4m 24s. Their team colleagues Nasser Al-Attiyah/Timo Gottschalk (Q/D) remain the runners-up. The two Volkswa... -
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Volkswagen holds one-two lead after third stage
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Volkswagen holds one-two lead after third stage
Volkswagen is leading the Dakar Rally after the third of 13 stages with two Race Touareg 3 cars. With a strong showing Nasser Al-Attiyah/Timo Gottschalk (Q/D) improved to position two overall. The duo took the stage win on the 731-kilometre leg with a 25-second advantage over their Volkswagen team colleagues Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz (E/E). On the route from San Miguel de Tucumán to San Salvador de Jujuy in Argentina the Spaniards only needed a second-place stage result to maintain... -
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Volkswagen extends lead with Carlos Sainz
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Volkswagen extends lead with Carlos Sainz
The second leg and the second stage victory: Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz (E/E) managed to more than double their advantage in the Volkswagen Race Touareg 3 on the second day of the Dakar Rally. The Spanish duo won the 764-kilometre stage from Córdoba to San Miguel in Argentina. Nasser Al-Attiyah/Timo Gottschalk (Q/D) completed Volkswagen’s one-two stage win today. X-raid BMW driver Stéphane Peterhansel, who was running in second place for a long time, finished the stage in th... -
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Carlos Sainz takes lead with Volkswagen
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Carlos Sainz takes lead with Volkswagen
The Dakar Rally started with the first stage win for Volkswagen. Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz (E/E) are leading the desert classic in the Volkswagen Race Touareg 3 after the first of 14 legs by 1m 31s ahead of X-raid BMW driver Stéphane Peterhansel. The team colleagues of last year’s winners made a good showing on the 788-kilometre stage between Victoria and Córdoba in Argentina as well. Nasser Al-Attiyah/Timo Gottschalk (Q/D) finished the gravel stage in rain as the third-best ... -
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Buenos Aires celebrates Volkswagen: "Dakar" start takes place in front of 1 million fans
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Buenos Aires celebrates Volkswagen: "Dakar" start takes place in front of 1 million fans
The Dakar Rally saw an emotional beginning: More than one million enthusiastic spectators turned out to send the total of 430 participants of the desert classic off to the over 9,600-kilometre endurance test through Argentina and Chile on New Year’s Day. Stars among the stars were the four Volkswagen Race Touareg 3 cars and their drivers Carlos Sainz, Nasser Al-Attiyah, Mark Miller and Giniel de Villiers. The Avenida 9 de Julio and the obelisk as part of Buenos Aires’ symbols pro... -
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Comments from the Volkswagen drivers before the "Dakar" start
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Comments from the Volkswagen drivers before the "Dakar" start
All preparations completed motivation high: Volkswagen starts the 2011 Dakar Rally in Argentina and Chile on New Year’s Day with four Race Touareg. The entire team’s clear goal: To follow the victories from 2009 and 2010 with another. At technical scrutineering the previous day the four new Race Touareg 3 received official start permission from the organiser A.S.O. (Amaury Sport Organisation). The "Dakar” begins on 1 January with the ceremonial start and the opening liaison... -
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