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Volkswagen’s U.S. sales slide casts doubt on No. 1 goal

Volkswagen's U.S. sales slide casts doubt on No. 1 goal

Volkswagen brand vehicle sales are sliding in the United States, casting doubt on the brand’s goal of selling 800,000 vehicles a year in the market by 2018.

GKN Driveline gets profit boost from awd

Ford recalls 2,600 Focus Electric cars for potential power loss

The global boom in SUV sales is driving profits at UK-based supplier GKN Driveline, CEO Andrew Reynolds Smith said.

VW will debut diesel-electric Up minicar at Tokyo Show

VW will debut diesel-electric Up minicar at Tokyo Show

The Twin-Up has a hybrid powertrain under its hood. At the rear is a lithium ion battery pack and 33-liter fuel tank.

Toyota Maintains sales lead over VW, GM

Toyota Maintains sales lead over VW, GM

Toyota  kept its lead over General Motors and Volkswagen this year, January-September global sales figures showed, as the Japanese carmaker closes in on a record annual profit.

VW’s Winterkorn says Germany’s 1 million electric-car goal is achievable

VW's Winterkorn says Germany's 1 million electric-car goal is achievable

VW introduced electric versions of the Golf compact (left) and Up minicar at the Frankfurt auto show last month.