Latest Volkswagen AG Stories

-- Expected contract value of C$60-100 million VANCOUVER, March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP)(TSX: BLD) has announced signing of an agreement with Volkswagen Group (www.volkswagenag.com) for a major Engineering Services contract to advance development of fuel cells for use in powering demonstration cars in Volkswagen's fuel cell automotive research program. The contract term is for 4-years, with an option for a 2-year extension. The...

CHICAGO, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:TM), General Motors Company (NYSE:GM), Volkswagen AG (OTC:VLKAY), Honda Motor Co. (NYSE:HMC) and Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq:MAT). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101027/ZIRLOGO)...

KALUGA, Russia, December 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The first foundation stone of what in three years' time will become Volkswagen's new plant for the production of internal combustion engines in Kaluga was laid on December 11. The event was attended by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, Kaluga Region Governor Anatoly Artamonov, and a board member of Volkswagen AG responsible for production, Dr. Michael Macht. As of 2015 this plant will be providing Russian-made...

ERLANGEN, Germany, Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Elektrobit (EB), a developer of cutting-edge embedded technology solutions for the automotive and wireless industries, helped develop the navigation and user-experience features in the new Volkswagen Golf VII standard infotainment system, launched at Paris Auto Show earlier this year and currently available in Europe. (Logo; http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121015/DE92272LOGO ) Panasonic Automotive Systems developed the head...

SHENZHEN, China , Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China BAK Battery, Inc. ("China BAK", the "Company", or "we") (Nasdaq: CBAK), a leading global manufacturer of lithium-based battery cells, today announced that the Company has received a sample order to supply its lithium-ion batteries to FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. ("FAW-Volkswagen"), a major passenger sedan joint-venture of FAW Group Corporation and Volkswagen AG . China BAK plans to deliver three lithium-ion battery...

Volkswagen and Shell Team Up With Record-Setting Couple AJAX, ON, July 12, 2012 /CNW/ - Halifax to Vancouver.  A total of 6,340 kilometers across Canada.  Eight drivers.  One car.  With summer now upon us, many Canadians will soon set out on their own "road trip" and Volkswagen Canada and Shell recently teamed up to make the drive more enjoyable, more economical, and easier on the environment. Dubbed the "Smarter Driver Event", the team of drivers were not going to do this...

Strong Sales of Jetta and Passat Lead the Way AJAX, ON, July 4, 2012 /CNW/ - Volkswagen Canada celebrates its 60(th) anniversary this year and is pleased to report June sales of 5,500 cars and light trucks.  This was the company's best-ever result for the month, and betters the previous mark; set just last year, by 10%.  Volkswagen's 135 Dealers have delivered 28,862 new vehicles through the first half of the year, 7% above last year's record pace. "Sales of our...

CHICAGO, June 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:TM), General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM), Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F), HYUNDAI MOTOR CO. (OTC:HYMLF) and Volkswagen AG (OTC:VLKAY). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101027/ZIRLOGO) Get...

All-Time Best Sales Month AJAX, ON, June 1, 2012 /CNW/ - May of 2012 turned out to be the single best sales month of all time for Volkswagen Canada.  The company, which this year is celebrating its 60(th) anniversary in Canada, posted sales of 6,030, bettering the previous record by 4%.  Year-to-date, Volkswagen is also on track to set a new high water mark.  Its 135 Dealers have delivered 23,362 new vehicles in the first five months, 7% above last year's record pace....

Fuel Efficiency Helps Drive Sales AJAX, ON, May 3, 2012 /CNW/ - With sales of 5,620 new vehicles, this was the most successful April in the 60 year history of Volkswagen Canada.  Year-to-date, the company has improved its results by 7.3%.  A total of 17,332 vehicles have been delivered by Volkswagen's 135 Dealers nationwide. "Our lineup now includes vehicles for virtually all lifestyles," stated John White, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group Canada.  "The spectacular...