When the Berlin Wall fell in East Germany, supplier VEB GPM endured the ultimate shock therapy. “In 1990, the East German auto market completely collapsed,” remembers Andreas Schmidt, grandson of the company’s founder.
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VW wins court order to stop scientists from revealing codes used to start cars
Volkswagen Group has obtained a court order that prevents three computer scientists from publishing an academic paper revealing the secret codes used to start luxury cars including Porsches, Audis, Bentleys and Lamborghinis.
Toyota set to retain title of world’s top automaker for first half
Toyota looked set to retain its title as the world’s top-selling carmaker in the first half of 2013, company figures showed, outpacing General Motors and Volkswagen as it boosted overseas sales to a record high.
Volkswagen celebrates 40 years of Passat – over 20 million delivered since 1973
40 years ago Volkswagen debuted debuted the Passat. Now in its seventh generation (Porsche and Corvette are also surprisingly in seventh generation, the first is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and Corvette its 60th).
Volkswagen introduces Jetta Special Edition
Volkswagen has announced the Jetta Special Edition. Powered by a 1.6-litre 105PS TDI returning 67.3mpg, the Special Edition costs £20,750.
