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Volkswagen Group now holds a 90.1% stake of Italdesign Giugiaro S.p.A

Previously, there is some article mentioning about the acquisition of one Italian design firm by Volkswagen. For now, the German automaker has completed the acquisition of Italdesign Giugiaro S.p.A. (IDG) on last Monday. Volkswagen Group now holds a 90.1 percent stake in the Italian design and engineering firm as well as the company’s brand name rights and patents. Volkswagen Group ...

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Volkswagen first electric car Golf ‘blue-e-motion’ by 2013

As announced last week by the largest German automaker group, Volkswagen will produce the first series electric-powered Golf in 2013. In this period of time, VW will produce 500 units of test prototypes that will divide them in various parts of Europe. By this test, Volkswagen want to learn more about the mode to use these vehicles in everyday life. ...

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Proton & Volkswagen talk resumed to set up a CKD plant in Malaysia

Previously, Volkswagen AG had shown interest in Proton’s manufacturing infrastructure in Malaysia with intention to establish a CKD hub catering to the Asian market. Unfortunately, there are many things occurred and turn things down during discussion between the tie-ups. Now, Skoda, Volkswagen or even the luxury Audi at an affordable price range is possible again for Malaysian fellows as Proton & Volkswagen talk resumed. This time it will ...

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VW wins 2009 International Engine of the Year

The International Engine of the Year Awards feature 11 Awards categories plus the coveted prize of International Engine of the Year. The Engine of the Year award is handed out based on the voting results of 65 motor scribes polled from all around the globe. Some 32 countries are represented in the jury, including the U.S., Germany, Japan, China, the ...

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