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Analysis tagged 'Volkswagen'
VW's MQB debuts in new Audi A3
The new Audi A3 is the first model to use MQB, Volkswagen's new Modular Transverse Matrix platform
Commercial truck business: fat lady to sing in Europe?
Michael Hinks-Edwards considers the impact of the Eurozone crisis on the world's commercial vehicle industry
Interview: Peter Kunze, Director, Environmental Policy, ACEA
AutomotiveWorld.com talks to ACEA about how European environmental policies affect automotive manufacturing.
AMT transmissions make a comeback
Lamborghini has revived interest in automated manual transmissions, or AMTs, which may still have more to offer.
Port Profile: Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Infrastructure improvements have enhanced logistics efficiency at one of Africa's largest vehicle-handling ports
MQB, Volkswagen's revolutionary new vehicle platform
Jesse Crosse takes a close look at Volkswagen's new platform strategy
OEMs pair smartphones with smart cars at CES 2012
The smartphone will soon be as vital to a car as its engine, says Roger Stansfield
Market focus: Slovakia
Lubomir Sedlak looks at Slovakia's automotive industry.
Audi gets closer to launching predictive active safety systems
Jesse Crosse looks at Audi's latest developments in predictive active safety systems
The 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
AutomotiveWorld.com's coverage of the key model launches at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011.
Rising output and demand put pressure on FVL in Mexico
The growth of finished vehicle logistics (FVL) to and from Mexico demands a raised level of transport efficiency.
Brazil's automotive gold rush: light vehicle manufacturing investments
Over the next five years, OEM investments in light vehicle manufacturing facilities in Brazil should exceed US$23bn.
Market focus: Poland
Poland's automotive industry is thriving, thanks to new investments and a strong commercial vehicle industry.
Faurecia plans to add value, in-house
Faurecia's 2011 forecast remains unchanged; extra profit will come from making value-added parts in-house.
Poor infrastructure challenges OEMs in Brazil as output rises
Brazil's inadequate infrastructure creates additional challenges for OEMs as vehicle production rises.
Automotive engineering companies have designs on Brazil
Brazil has become a breeding ground for automotive engineering operations.
Novelis presses ahead with structural aluminium parts
Novelis is developing structural automotive parts from aluminium stampings.
Frankfurt IAA 2011
AutomotiveWorld.com's coverage of the 2011 Frankfurt motor show (IAA)
Interview: Marcos de Oliveira, president, Ford Brazil and Mercosur
AutomotiveWorld.com interviews Marcos de Oliveira, the head of Ford's operations in South America.
Audi introduces cylinder deactivation to reduce CO2
Audi's 'Cylinder on Demand' technology marks the next stage of its war against CO2.
On a roll: the Russian tyre market gains traction
The Russian tyre market provides huge growth opportunities for foreign investors
Market focus: Czech Republic
Lubomir Sedlak looks at the recent performance and future potential of the Czech Republic's automotive industry.
Russia, the big opportunity on Europe's doorstep
Ian Henry examines the potential for the Russian car industry.
Port profile: the Port of Bremerhaven
The Port of Bremerhaven, Germany is the second largest port in Europe for finished vehicle throughput.
Manufacturing by decree: the impact of new rules on the Russian automotive industry
Russia's rewritten Decree 166 is set to shake up the Russian automotive industry.
Setting the standard - German OEMs agree on key electronics issues
German OEMs unite on new electronics standards: a 48V grid, a common EV plug, and a CAN partial network
Interview: Ilpo Korhonen, president, Valmet Automotive
Valmet's president discusses the company's new structure, and changes in its production portfolio.
Commercial truck business: impressive recovery stories…
Michael Hinks-Edwards examines the latest developments in the global commercial vehicle industry
Harnessing the winds of change: Audi's 'balanced mobility' initiative
'Balanced mobility' is Audi's first step on the path to offering a complete range of CO2-neutral cars.
Bosch invests heavily in new technologies
Jesse Crosse looks at some of the key areas of development at Robert Bosch
Diesel hybrids have finally arrived
Diesel-electric hybrids may now be about to be become established in the market.
OEMs are racing to meet emissions and efficiency challenges
The race is on to develop technologies required to meet ever stricter emissions and efficiency rules.
China's New Energy Vehicle strategy creates new challenges for suppliers
China's Energy-Saving and New Energy Vehicle Development Plan for 2011-2020 has suppliers worried, says Bill Diem.
Global, growing and green - as heard at transport logistic 2011
AutomotiveWorld.com reviews the recent 'transport logistic' exhibition and conference.
From F1 to i3: the mass-market potential for carbon fibre
Once exclusive to F1, carbon fibre is set to play a significant role in mainstream vehicle manufacturing.
Audi and Lamborghini push the boundaries of carbon fibre construction
Jesse Crosse considers the mass-market potential of Forged Composite, Lamborghini's new carbon fibre process
Commercial truck business: chart of the decade and other charts
Michael Hinks-Edwards takes his regular look at the performance of the global truck OEMs and their main suppliers
Interview: Saurabh Mohan Saxena, Gen Mgr Sales Marketing & Business Dev’t, ZF Hero Chassis Systems
AutomotiveWorld.com interviews Saurabh Mohan Saxena about ZF Hero
In search of a lean package
China's automotive sector is focusing on more cost effective techniques for managing its inbound logistics.
2011 major vehicle launches by region
Glenn Brooks examines the key major vehicle launches for 2011 by region.
S-in motion: ArcelorMittal's new way of marketing steel
AutomotiveWorld.com examines S-in motion, ArcelorMittal's new marketing strategy for automotive steel
Interview: Jean-Martin van der Hoeven, Chief Marketing Officer, Automotive Europe, ArcelorMittal
AutomotiveWorld.com talks to JM van der Hoeven, Chief Marketing Officer, Automotive Europe, ArcelorMittal
Interview: Don Runkle, CEO, EcoMotors International
AutomotiveWorld.com speaks to Don Runkle, CEO, EcoMotors International
EVS25 - Building the electric vehicle pyramid
A review of EVS25, the battery, hybrid and fuel cell symposium and exhibition in Shenzhen, China
Interview: Cameron Watson, Global Technology Manager - OEMs & Direct Sectors, Shell
Shell discusses the synergies it brings to its technical partnerships and its new methane plant in Qatar.
Interview: Tony Harberman, Rest of Europe sales director, HARMAN
HARMAN discusses the company’s HALOSonic Active Noise Management Solutions
Auto importers shine in the land of the rising yen
Japan's automotive import sector has shown some impressive degrees of expansion recently after years of decline
Interview: David Paja, VP, Global Marketing and Craig Balis, VP, Engineering, Honeywell Turbo
AutomotiveWorld.com talks to David Paja and Craig Balis of Honeywell Turbo Technology
Interview: Rainer Jueckstock, Senior Vice President, Powertrain Energy, Federal-Mogul
AutomotiveWorld.com talks to Rainer Jueckstock, Federal-Mogul's SVP for Powertrain Energy
Interview: Dato' Haji Syed Zainal Abidin, Group MD, Proton & Dany Bahar, CEO, Group Lotus
AutomotiveWorld.com speaks to Dato' Haji Syed Zainal Abidin, Group MD, Proton, and Dany Bahar, CEO, Group Lotus
Interview: Matt Roney, Vice-President for Product Planning, TRW
TRW's Vice-President for Product Planning, Matt Roney, discusses brand philosophy and TRW's global market activity
Auto logistics in Russia: gearing up for the rebound
Russia's automotive logistics managers are gearing up for a rebound in demand for new vehicles and aftermarket parts
SAIC future model plans: forecasts to 2024
AutomotiveWorld.com analyses the future model plans of SAIC's Hongqi, MG and Roewe brands
UK market fragmentation: recession proof?
Market recession has not blunted the tendency for increased fragmentation in the UK new passenger car market
Aston Martin future model plans: forecasts to 2024
AutomotiveWorld.com analyses the future model plans of luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin
Porsche future model plans: forecasts to 2026
AutomotiveWorld.com analyses the future model plans of Porsche
Interview: MMR Research discusses 'BrandPhonics'
MMR talks about automotive brand strategies and why OEMs should be thinking like FMCG companies
Interview: Terry Graham, Managing Director, Zircotec
Zircotec talks exclusively to AutomotiveWorld.com about its new "Performance Diesel" technology
Commercial truck business: just when you thought it was safe…
Michael Hinks-Edwards takes his regular look at the performance of the global truck OEMs and their main suppliers
2010 International Transport Forum: EVs dominate discussion
Not surprisingly, electric vehicles were a central theme at the recent International Transport Forum
Interview: Detlef Schmidt, Marketing Leader - Driveline Controls, WABCO
Webinar panelist expands on the development of transmission trends in the global commercial vehicles industry
Interview: Frank Kalff, Commercial Director, Cruden BV
Cruden believes simulators can play a bigger role in auto component development processes
Electric vehicle charging standards: Europe's role
Europe's OEMs have reached an agreement that could be critical in the establishment of common EV recharging standards
Electric vehicles unplugged: the industry gets serious
Electric vehicle business models dominated discussion at a recent Frost & Sullivan conference in London
The truck sector's steady shift to AMTs
The automated manual transmission is making steady inroads into truck markets, especially in classes 5 to 7
Interview: Bert Suffis, Development & Application Sales Manager, JSP
AutomotiveWorld.com talks to JSP about the use of new materials in crash protection areas
Commercial truck business: the end of the Roubini recession
Michael Hinks-Edwards takes his regular look at the performance of the global truck OEMs and their main suppliers
Interview: Kate Armitage, EDF Energy, and William Cutler, OLEV.
EV Webinar panelists expand on development of zero carbon automotive industry
Volkswagen Group future model plans: forecasts to 2020
AutomotiveWorld.com analyzes the model plans of VW's Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, SEAT, Skoda and Volkswagen brands
SupplierWatch: Autoliv leads consolidation acquisitions
The consolidation of the automotive supply base continues to gather pace, with Autoliv leading the way
In profile: Argentina's auto industry
AutomotiveWorld.com profiles Argentina's auto industry
The evolution of passive suspension systems
Engineers continue to refine passive and suspension adaptive systems, despite the growth in active technologies
Commercial truck business: the suppliers
Michael Hinks-Edwards takes his regular look at the performance of the global truck OEMs and their main suppliers
Volkswagen leads the gasoline fightback
The superior efficiency of diesel power is likely, in the coming decade, to face its biggest-yet gasoline challenge
Commercial truck business: the year of muted recovery?
Michael Hinks-Edwards takes his regular look at the performance of the global truck OEMs and their main suppliers
The push for harmonized truck and bus CO2 standards
An increasing number of truck and bus OEMs are getting behind the idea of common emissions standards
Volkswagen hits the lightweight trail
VW's Up! Lite concept is a serious attempt to deliver lightweight construction to the mass market
The market for small cars in India
Capturing a share of India's booming small car market is a key target for the major global OEMs.
Interview: Patrick Pelata, Chief Operating Officer, Renault
AutomotiveWorld.com talks to Renault COO Patrick Pelata about the OEM's plans for 2010 and beyond
US new vehicle market trends into 2010
What does 2010 have in store for the US new passenger car market?
Interview: Nick Gill, Global Automotive Sector Leader, Capgemini
AutomotiveWorld.com talks to Nick Gill, Global Automotive Sector Leader, Capgemini
Chain reaction: monitoring and supporting auto suppliers
In the current economic climate, the effective monitoring and support of auto suppliers by OEMs is essential
The race for the low-cost automated manual transmission
The race is on to produce a low-cost AMT suitable for the high-volume, lower-cost vehicle segments.
Foreign OEM R&D investment in key emerging markets: China
Foreign OEM investment in automotive R&D is finally on the rise in China.
Commercial truck business: the Roubini recession - interval
Michael Hinks-Edwards takes his regular look at the performance of the global truck OEMs and their main suppliers
Interview: Joao Faria, President - Europe, Middle East and Africa (Automotive), Eaton
AutomotiveWorld.com talks to Joao Faria of Eaton about the future of supercharging
Audi's lightweight design commitment
Audi's commitment to lightweighting has become part of the culture of the company
Foreign OEM R&D investment in key emerging markets: India
Global OEMs are increasing their R&D investment in emerging markets as those markets' potential becomes clear.
Germany: racing towards a hydrogen future
German officials recently signed a deal that could see hydrogen-powered vehicles compete aggressively with EVs
Hybrid trucks: will niche market become mass market?
Hybrid CVs have been somewhat slow to establish a market niche but they are now available in all weight classes
In profile: India's auto industry
AutomotiveWorld.com profiles India's rapidly growing auto industry
Interview: José Maria Alapont, President & CEO, Federal-Mogul
AutomotiveWorld.com talks to José Maria Alapont, President & CEO, Federal-Mogul
Interview: Guillaume Faury, Executive VP Manufacturing & Components, PSA Peugeot Citroën
AutomotiveWorld.com talks to Guillaume Faury, Executive VP Manufacturing & Components, PSA Peugeot Citroën
Commercial electric vehicles: the comeback gathers pace
Commercial EVs are making a comeback more than 120 years after first being launched onto the world's roads.
European light vehicle production by plant and model with implied capacity utilization 2008
Europe's worsening overcapacity problem reached almost 4.74 million units in 2008.
Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile: small is beautiful
Despite the impact of the recession, Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile remains on solid ground.
In profile: China's auto industry
AutomotiveWorld.com profiles China's auto industry
Optimising transmission performance: the role of lubricants
Optimisation of transmission efficiency is placing increasing demands on fluid performance.
Navistar defends its EGR strategy in detail
Navistar’s former engine chief has made a technical defence of the OEM’s EGR only deNOx strategy.
New generation auto suppliers: Enova Systems, Inc
Enova Systems is well positioned to benefit from rapid growth in the alternative energy market.
NAFTA light vehicle production by plant and model with implied capacity utilization 2008
BMW tops AutomotiveWorld.com's study of NAFTA light vehicle production and capacity utilization in 2008.
Country profile: Russian Federation
Socio-political data
Interview: Stefan Reil, General Manager, Development, Audi quattro GmbH
AutomotiveWorld.com speaks to Stefan Reil, General Manager, Development at Audi quattro GmbH.
Country profile: Brazil
Brazil’s automotive sector appears to have weathered the global economic storms better than most.
Return of the value for money vehicle segment: global implications
Is the 'value car' about to make a significant market comeback and if so, what are the implications for OEMs and suppliers?
Interview: Fred Kappler, Member of the Board of Management, Sales and Marketing, Škoda Auto
AutomotiveWorld.com talks to Fred Kappler, Member of the Board of Management, Sales and Marketing, Škoda Auto.
Consolidation…for a low-carbon age
Huge financial pressures, dwindling vehicle sales and the challenges presented by the low-carbon age are driving renewed interest in the potential shape of industry consolidation.
Europe's new CO2 regulations: what happens next?
The EU's processes have finally delivered a binding regulatory regime for CO2 emissions from cars. Light commercial vehicles and trucks are likely to follow in due course.
Front-end modules: the trend becomes global
The development of the front-end module market has been an outgrowth of the increasing trend towards use of subassemblies and modules in automotive body manufacturing.
Interview: Peter Sykes, President, Dow Automotive
AutomotiveWorld.com talks to Peter Sykes, President, Dow Automotive.
Interview: Horst Muehl, Member of the Board of Management, Production and Logistics, Skoda Auto
AutomotiveWorld.com talks to Horst Muehl
Country profile: Slovakia
AutomotiveWorld.com profiles Slovakia
Country profile: South Africa
AutomotiveWorld.com profiles South Africa
Volkswagen Golf VI: the barometer of European markets
In almost every sense, the VW Golf has effectively defined an entire segment.
Is the automotive industry ready for eco-austerity?
What is unique about the current situation and of huge concern to the automotive industry, is the potentially devastating combination of environmentalism with economic stringency.
NAFTA region light vehicle production by plant and model with implied capacity utilization, 2007
Study into light vehicle production and capacity utilization in the NAFTA region.
European light vehicle production by plant and model with implied capacity utilization, 2007
Capacity utilization study reveals an unsolved overcapacity level of 3.58 million units.
Forget the Chattanooga choo-choo: why a US plant means Volkswagen has boarded the bullet train
The importance of Volkswagen's forthcoming US plant should not be underestimated
Brazil: Volkswagen seeks return to market leadership with all-new Gol
It has subsequently spent the last few years fighting with GM for second place.
Country profile: Vietnam
AutomotiveWorld.com profiles Vietnam
Are green cars sexy at last?
It used to be that green cars, if you could find one, were worthy but dull
Basalt fibres gaining a foothold in the automotive industry
Although still a fledgling technology in the auto sector, basalt fibres are gradually finding increased applications in composites used for interiors and other areas.
Volkswagen's 7-speed DSG takes off
Volkswagen has been at the forefront of the trend towards dual clutch technology and, in partnership with transmission supplier BorgWarner, is now consolidating its lead with the 7-speed DSG.
The greening of Audi
Volkswagen Group member Audi may be perceived by the environmental lobby as lacking in a social conscience when it comes to being green, but now it wants to set the record straight
Volkswagen reveals new engine technologies
At a recent workshop at its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen revealed more about its future powertrain strategy, including its plans to merge gasoline and diesel technologies
Interview: Detlef Wittig (Chairman) and Martin Jahn (Board Member), Skoda Auto
Katka Krosnar talks to two of Skoda's highest-ranking executives about new models, markets and production locations, and the company's green agenda
A record production year for the Czech Republic
Vehicle production in the Czech Republic reached its highest ever level in 2006 thanks to recent investments by Toyota and PSA Peugeot Citroen and a record year by Skoda. Katka Krosnar reports
Navistar set for 'high tech' diesel
Nissan looks set to use a version of Navistar's 4.5-litre V6 diesel engine in its US-built SUVs and pickups. John Mortimer reports exclusively for Automotive World
Interview: Ulrich Baretzky, Head of Engine Technology, Audi Sport
John Mortimer talks to the man behind Audi's R10 V12 diesel engine about the future of aluminium in cylinder block manufacture
Skoda spreads its wings
After a record year in 2005 and with the launch of an all-new model to look forward to, Volkswagen-owned Skoda is confident about its future. Katka Krosnar reports
Piezo common-rail sets Volkswagen's Crafter van apart
The recent update of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and its Volkswagen sibling has seen the two rival ranges growing even closer in engineering terms. However, there are some key differences. Alan Bunting reports
Skoda: one million units per annum is possible
Skoda is embarking on an ambitious strategy that could see its annual vehicle output double from the current level of just under 500,000 units. Katka Krosnar reports
Porsche and Volkswagen: the art of cuckoo nesting
The purchase by Porsche of a 20% share in Volkswagen took many commentators and analysts by surprise, leaving them at a loss as to the purpose of this manoeuvre. Michael Wynn-Williams reports
Piezo unit injectors for Volkswagen diesels
Volkswagen and Siemens VDO have developed a Euro IV compliant piezo unit injector, which offers ‘unrivalled’ noise levels. John Mortimer reports
Volkswagen switches to common rail systems
Volkswagen is to end the use of Bosch-made electronic unit injectors (EUIs) (or Pumpe Düse) in all its four-cylinder diesel engines. John Mortimer reports
Commercial truck business: the view from financial markets
Michael Hinks-Edwards takes his regular look at the performance of the global truck OEMs and their main suppliers
Skoda to grow sales by a third
Katka Krosnar talks to Skoda's sales and marketing director and board of directors’ member, Fred Kappler, at the AUTOCEE conference in Prague
Volkswagen’s heavy truck for the emerging markets
With the all-new Constellation heavy truck Volkswagen's commercial vehicles division is looking to increase its sales in the emerging markets. Rogério Louro reports
Commercial truck business: sales and profits update
Michael Hinks-Edwards takes his regular look at the performance of the global truck OEMs and their main suppliers
Is bigger always better?
Is the era of economies of scale over in the automotive industry?
Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge: turning up the heat in Brazil
The battle between Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz for the top spot in Brazil's commercial vehicle market is about to get very interesting. Rogerio Louro reports
Simulation and logistics process optimisation: A case study
Volkswagen Slovakia used Lanner’s WITNESS simulation software to optimise logistics processes in the Bratislava plant.
Seeing Green in a new light
Toyota did it, now PSA have done it. Paul Nieuwenhuis asks - who will be next to use environmental regulations for competitive advantage?
Facing up to rising C02 pressure
As the CO2 emissions pressure mounts, Toby Procter asks if the automotive industry should draw up clearer battle lines to meet a globalised legislative challenge.
Production innovation for the new Audi A6
Dr Jochem Heizmann, Board Member for Production, Audi, talks exclusively to AWResearcher about the innovative production processes that his company is using to build the new A6.
The flex-fuel revolution in Brazil
Rogerio Louro looks at the flex-fuel revolution in Brazil where, last month, flex-fuel cars grabbed a 23.6 percent share of total car sales in Brazil.
VW – from nowhere to Brazil truck market leader in under eight years
Over the last six years Brazil’s truck market has increased by 12 percent while VW sales have risen 150 percent. John Kolodziejski investigates
Vehicle architectures: why they matter for environmental performance
Industry observers say vehicle platforms are passé and 'architectures' are the new black. Dr Peter Wells, of the Centre for Automotive Industry Research, Cardiff Business School, Wales, dives beneath the hype to see if this is just clever semantics or a p
VW comes late to the ‘tall’ van party with reborn Caddy
VW's latest Caddy enters the niche market of the much less obviously car-derived vans, offering a higher roof for easy entry and exit for the busy courier driver.
Racing start for SEAT’s all-new Cupra GT
Surface modelling, analysis and visualisation software enabled SEAT to move from stylist’s sketch to full-scale prototype in two months
Honda and VW top teens' wish list
Honda and Volkswagen are capturing the largest percentages of the teenage market, while the brands that have been trying hardest to attract this group are at the bottom of the scale.
Volkswagen do Brasil celebrates 50th anniversary
Reporting from Volkswagen do Brasil's 50th anniversary celebrations, Rogerio Alves takes a look back over the years
Skoda chairman envisages a better year in 2003
Talking exclusively to AWKnowledge, Skoda chairman Vratislav Kulhanek sheds some light on his company’s plans for 2003
Volkswagen’s Asia Pacific sales surge 34.6 percent in 2002
In 2002, the Volkswagen Group saw its Asia Pacific sales surge 34.6 percent to 620,000 units; four fifths of which were sold in China. Now it has set itself the ambitious goal of reaching sales of 1m units in China by 2007. But has it set its sights too h
Volkswagen Slovakia prepares for Seat Ibiza production
Volkswagen Slovakia built 225,442 vehicles in 2002, up 24 percent from the previous year, and will soon add the Seat Ibiza to its line-up. Speaking exclusively to Katka Krosnar for AWKnowledge, board member Jozef Uhrik outlines the company’s plans for the
Aisin and ZF: six-speed transmission news from Paris
ZF, the established European leader in automatic transmissions, is being challenged on its home turf by Aisin. Both announced important new contracts at the Paris show - and now ZF is advancing in manual transmissions too
Herbert Demel: Mission accomplished in Brazil
Herbert Hubert Demel will step down from the presidency of Volkswagen Brasil on 30 September, long after which VW will be thanking him for his good work.
Hella – not just a producer of world-class lighting
Hella took a group of British journalists to its headquarters in Lippstadt, Northern Germany, in March to talk about its new technologies and company strategy. Mark Wilkinson reports
2002 Los Angeles Auto Show and North American International Auto Show
The decision to hold the 2002 Los Angeles Auto Show a few days before the North American International Auto Show in Detroit was a curious one. Understandably, almost all of the major vehicle manufacturers chose to wait until the Detroit show before unveil
Volkswagen introduces world’s first second-generation AMT in the Touran MPV
First-generation automated manual transmissions (AMT) have been quite well received in Europe, but their relative lack of smoothness has restricted application to only certain types of car. However, Volkswagen's new Touran MPV will be the first to offer a
Is there a future for contract R&D?
In another exclusive article for WAM, Dr Peter Wells of the Centre for Automotive Industry Research at Cardiff Business School takes an in-depth look at the often-overlooked contract R&D sector
Hella's super-safe headlamps for Audi's new A8
Hella has launched the world's first cornering lamps that are integrated into the headlamps of the car - on the new Audi A8
Modularity increases with the Vectra
Vauxhall has been forced to change its logistics strategy as a result of introducing the new Vectra onto the same assembly line as the current Astra. Anna Kochan finds out about the impact of the changes from Ken Wright, materials and production control m
New specification CGI iron forms the basis of Audi’s new high output 2.5 and 3 litre V6 diesel engines
Audi is currently in the process of renewing its V6 diesel engine range for duty in medium-large Audis and possibly also in Volkswagen models. Production of the first of the new family of passenger car turbocharged V6 diesel engines will now begin in the
When is 500hp not enough? How about now?
Vehicle manufacturers are constantly trying to outdo each other with the fastest, most powerful, most exclusive vehicle on the road. The horsepower race is beginning to broach the 500hp watershed, resulting in some extremely powerful machines.
