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Volkswagen (meaning 'People's car' in German) was founded in Berlin as the Gesellschaft zur Vorbereitung des Deutschen Volkswagens mbH ('Limited Liability Company for the preparation of the German People's Car', abbreviated to Gezuvor) by the National Socialist Deutsche Arbeitsfront (German Labour Front) and incorporated in the Stadt des KdF ...
Volkswagen Group PL/PQ platforms platform code used for notable examples PQ12 (NSF) ultra-compact city cars: Volkswagen Up, SEAT Mii, Škoda Citigo PQ24 [2] supermini cars: Volkswagen Polo (9N), Volkswagen Gol MK5 - Third Gen.(2008–present, PQ24/25 hybrid) [3] SEAT Ibiza (6L), SEAT Córdoba (6L), Škoda Fabia (6Y), Škoda Fabia (5J), Škoda ...
The Volkswagen XL1, with potential mileage as high as 261 mpg ‑US (0.9 L/100 km), is the most fuel-efficient car in the world.. In 1974 Volkswagen paid a $120,000 fine to settle a complaint filed by the Environmental Protection Agency over the use of so-called "defeat devices" that disabled certain pollution-control systems.
DETROIT, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG on Wednesday named a new head of its America group as the German automaker pushes to boost SUV sales amid weakening demand for cars.
On March 3, 2023, Scout Motors announced plans to build a $2 billion factory capable of producing 200,000 EVs a year in Blythewood, South Carolina. [14] The factory will employ up to 4,000 people [15] and it will manufacture the Scout Motor's first two vehicles: a mid-size off-road focused SUV and a pickup truck that are scheduled to be launched in late 2027.
Up to $10 billion will be paid to 475,000 Volkswagen or Audi owners whose cars are equipped with 2.0-litre diesel engines. Owners can also opt to have their car repaired free of charge or can sell it back to the company, who will pay back its estimated value from before the scandal began.
In 2008, Volkswagen became the third-largest car maker in the world, [89] and, as of 2016, Volkswagen was the second largest manufacturer worldwide. [90] In 2018 the company benefited from trade tariffs and new emission standards, with a record deliveries of 10.8 million vehicles. [91] Volkswagen Group's core markets include Germany and China. [92]
Exclusively manufactured by SAIC-Volkswagen. Lavida: 2008 2018 China MQB A1: Sister model to the Bora. Has been Volkswagen's best selling model in China and typically the best selling sedan of all brands in China. [2] Exclusively manufactured by SAIC-Volkswagen. Magotan (B8) 2005 2014 China MQB A2: The Chinese version of the Passat B8 with a ...