Most Active Articles 2009-11-25T00:53:37.741-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:volkswagen Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5103078160402765586-64329a367b286a4aec2710f6a78afcd5 2009-11-20T08:56:48.634-05:00

Germany's Volkswagen AG said Friday its supervisory board cleared the way for the planned integration of Porsche Automobil Holding SE by approving contracts determining details of the complex tie-up.

Germany's Volkswagen AG said Friday its supervisory board cleared the way for the planned integration of Porsche Automobil Holding SE by approving contracts determining details of the complex tie-up. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704888404574546982112939914.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_business Charles Dubow cdubow602 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8482756744886586239-e6c93077dad5f5fc6dc01bb3e6af114b 2009-11-10T14:35:24.771-05:00

General Motors Corp. held the title of the world's largest automaker for 80 years until its bankruptcy filing, and now Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:TM) and Volkswagen AG are vying for the automotive industry pole position. But it looks like the boys in...

General Motors Corp. held the title of the world's largest automaker for 80 years until its bankruptcy filing, and now Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:TM) and Volkswagen AG are vying for the automotive industry pole position. But it looks like the boys in... http://www.thedeal.com/dealscape/2009/11/volkswagen_vrooms_past_toyota.php Brennen Wysong bwysong598 13 13 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18306368575751363279-91c8d7a1c20085053501c4af476735ee 2009-11-04T18:35:07.234-05:00

I came across this on sitsite.com's blog and had to share it. After all, we could all use a little more fun in our lives, and if some social good can be achieved in the process, all the better! It is from a Swedish site advertising a contest that...

I came across this on sitsite.com's blog and had to share it. After all, we could all use a little more fun in our lives, and if some social good can be achieved in the process, all the better! It is from a Swedish site advertising a contest that... http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/11/innovating-for-fun-and-social-good.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7086371885082273292-8adfdb84664fca0a9dbc594ab0a09d38 2009-03-31T12:45:00.000-04:00

Don’t believe the badges on this car for a second, this is no diesel!

Don’t believe the badges on this car for a second, this is no diesel! http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-r20-turbo.html 77 77 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1756659059232585252-7ab5b522311b91f5e1e552823a3b5047 2009-10-10T19:48:28.555-04:00

China continued to offer some relief to the world's biggest luxury-car makers in September, with sales soaring from a year earlier thanks to new models and a robust economy bolstered by government stimulus programs.

China continued to offer some relief to the world's biggest luxury-car makers in September, with sales soaring from a year earlier thanks to new models and a robust economy bolstered by government stimulus programs. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125484303183267839.html Ray Kwong rkwong113 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9807406612062502829-bcc47aa8c5bd2bf6e46fb2646d0eb565 2009-01-30T21:12:00.000-05:00

Forum: Other Posted By: ericw Post Time: 01-30-2009 at 06:34 PM...

Forum: Other Posted By: ericw Post Time: 01-30-2009 at 06:34 PM... http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=428606&goto=newpost 60 60 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11825685076976730988-6e67b0da25818fe0dc3bd708d731bc22 2009-09-26T13:04:26.860-04:00

NEW YORK (Fortune) -- With Western markets still struggling to escape the effects of the recession, automakers are increasingly focusing their attention on China -- and rubbing their hands with glee. Car sales in August rose 78% over the same month...

NEW YORK (Fortune) -- With Western markets still struggling to escape the effects of the recession, automakers are increasingly focusing their attention on China -- and rubbing their hands with glee. Car sales in August rose 78% over the same month... http://twurl.nl/221a64 Ray Kwong rkwong113 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12430801377137528586-2241bc3baea64b2b7a26c6ebc8a41699 2009-09-28T13:26:32.574-04:00

Volkswagen AG has hooked up with Varta Microbattery GmbH to accelerate the German auto industry's push into next-generation vehicle battery production. The companies have launched a research joint venture to produce batteries for electric cars.

Volkswagen AG has hooked up with Varta Microbattery GmbH to accelerate the German auto industry's push into next-generation vehicle battery production. The companies have launched a research joint venture to produce batteries for electric cars. http://www.thedeal.com/corporatedealmaker/2009/09/vw_varta_charging_germanys_e-c.php Brennen Wysong bwysong598 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15162384842916824778-7e8f02e5202a5fae4314cb53b2c38d67 2009-08-24T12:50:26.448-04:00

Volkswagen have released a new campaign to support the launch of their latest vehicle, the VW Tiguan. Called The People’s Reviewer, they rolled out a search for a new type of car reviewer. Over 1000 people applied for the role via YouTube and email...

Volkswagen have released a new campaign to support the launch of their latest vehicle, the VW Tiguan. Called The People’s Reviewer, they rolled out a search for a new type of car reviewer. Over 1000 people applied for the role via YouTube and email... http://www.psfk.com/2009/08/the-search-for-vws-peoples-reviewer.html Brian Anderson banderson112 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16329310015474273148-a1e091a711626074c9a24ecae0d42d02 2009-09-07T01:16:48.034-04:00

I am sure many of you out there would be interested to know about how famous logos of successful companies evolve with time. What are the factors that lead companies to redesign their logos?

I am sure many of you out there would be interested to know about how famous logos of successful companies evolve with time. What are the factors that lead companies to redesign their logos? http://www.logoinn.net/case-studies/case-study-of-volkswagen-logo-from-1939-to-present-day Ben Johnson bjohnson850 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17019427226015099694-c3cdde19ba04becbe45147439a82c6e6 2009-01-08T03:53:00.000-05:00

VIENNA - Volkswagen Motor Polska Sp. z o.o., Volkswagen AG's engine plant based in Polkowice, Poland, will begin serial production of 1.6L 4-cyl. common-rail diesel engines next week. Production of

VIENNA - Volkswagen Motor Polska Sp. z o.o., Volkswagen AG's engine plant based in Polkowice, Poland, will begin serial production of 1.6L 4-cyl. common-rail diesel engines next week. Production of http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1762097039&f=9791 35 35 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14490113387495081552-c4f79662d31f2b2079b5c31828f382e4 2008-12-15T23:10:00.000-05:00

2009 Volkswagen CC | Pictures | Photos | Reviews | Road Test | Prices[caption id="attachment_806" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="2009

2009 Volkswagen CC | Pictures | Photos | Reviews | Road Test | Prices[caption id="attachment_806" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="2009 http://www.carsandreviews.com/cars/test-drive-2009-volkswagen-passat-cc-reviews-pictures-prices.html 37 37 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9847626743665046152-614167639fb104c1784a60ff7c7727ea 2009-09-15T16:42:17.373-04:00

The future of the hybrid/electric auto industry is on display at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. Besides the loud buzz around Volkswagen AG's L1 concept, the two-cylinder diesel that insiders say can get nearly 200 mpg, there are deals to be talked about.

The future of the hybrid/electric auto industry is on display at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. Besides the loud buzz around Volkswagen AG's L1 concept, the two-cylinder diesel that insiders say can get nearly 200 mpg, there are deals to be talked about. http://www.thedeal.com/corporatedealmaker/2009/09/frankfurt_auto_show_fiat_tech.php Brennen Wysong bwysong598 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11242136526755809064-f56c1e5c3164d2b23e4c8ce5507eb49a 2009-09-13T22:31:22.787-04:00

Nobody hates cars as much as the car industry does these days. The business is crippling some of its biggest players and behold the dearth of industry names queuing up to buy other automakers. Opel in Germany is being sold yet are Volkswagen,...

Nobody hates cars as much as the car industry does these days. The business is crippling some of its biggest players and behold the dearth of industry names queuing up to buy other automakers. Opel in Germany is being sold yet are Volkswagen,... http://twurl.nl/kl3cxq Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8557514375642575084-af15660ebbdf004d75d2e0a1e3342176 2009-01-20T15:45:03.353-05:00

VW/Audi have released an updated diverter valve to counter the issues common to the early diaphragm-based DVs. Utilizing a piston design (similar to

VW/Audi have released an updated diverter valve to counter the issues common to the early diaphragm-based DVs. Utilizing a piston design (similar to http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4210918 25 25 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14777826744039649671-199a0720d36670f158bf2d16bede6f84 2009-09-09T12:08:15.801-04:00

SHANGHAI/HONG KONG (Reuters) - After driving his BMW 5 series model for just three years, Chinese futures trader Jerry Lin traded in his car for an Audi A6. His decision had less to do with performance and more with image: BMWs have become...

SHANGHAI/HONG KONG (Reuters) - After driving his BMW 5 series model for just three years, Chinese futures trader Jerry Lin traded in his car for an Audi A6. His decision had less to do with performance and more with image: BMWs have become... http://twurl.nl/z0j85l Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10156743961112264545-8fae093b6fc8f87a942b1a8ba09020d3 2009-09-04T11:13:25.777-04:00

For months, the automobile industry celebrated the subsidy, but now Germany's cash for clunkers bonanza is over: The government fund to pay so-called "scrapping bonuses" for old cars for consumers who wanted to purchase new, environmentally...

For months, the automobile industry celebrated the subsidy, but now Germany's cash for clunkers bonanza is over: The government fund to pay so-called "scrapping bonuses" for old cars for consumers who wanted to purchase new, environmentally... http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/sep2009/gb2009093_869669.htm Leslie MacCallum lmaccallum946 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9623983649661917566-49b86771b87559c384b4a9b76b347e83 2009-08-03T14:28:43.459-04:00

Volkswagen's puny presence in the U.S. was its greatest weakness, but now that soft spot may help it gain a foothold against larger rivals. Volkswagen is strongest in such places as Latin America and China, where auto demand has remained relatively robust, while companies that thrived in the U.S., such as Toyota, are suffering. That reversal of fortune helped the company strike a deal with Porsche and reposition itself for a fresh push into the North American market

Volkswagen's puny presence in the U.S. was its greatest weakness, but now that soft spot may help it gain a foothold against larger rivals. Volkswagen is strongest in such places as Latin America and China, where auto demand has remained relatively robust, while companies that thrived in the U.S., such as Toyota, are suffering. That reversal of fortune helped the company strike a deal with Porsche and reposition itself for a fresh push into the North American market http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1913926,00.html Leslie MacCallum lmaccallum946 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1654366363308896300-5839c51a38e24db1234c07a999deda7f 2009-08-18T00:51:40.578-04:00

Volkswagen sold a record number of cars in China last month as the German carmaker continued to benefit from government stimulus packages around the world.

Volkswagen sold a record number of cars in China last month as the German carmaker continued to benefit from government stimulus packages around the world. http://twurl.nl/k6jsgy Ray Kwong rkwong113 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7706935717357611210-edc98ef6becaa6a87e72fa9558acfc59 2009-07-12T14:50:25.815-04:00

Another shot from VW (this time at €4 billion) for 49% of Porsche, who not too long ago piled on debt to control VW. The magnitude of Porsche's debt? About €12 billion.

Another shot from VW (this time at €4 billion) for 49% of Porsche, who not too long ago piled on debt to control VW. The magnitude of Porsche's debt? About €12 billion. http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D99CA8RO1.htm Thomas Huynh thuynh381 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6285574166969828021-90211f78ea9005eb50938a611a283e61 2009-08-21T14:31:06.686-04:00

is one that has made headlines regularly, particularly in the past year as the two companies have circled each other in an attempt to take over the other. The most recent bit of intrigue is the raid Thursday of Porsche's headquarters as part of an...

is one that has made headlines regularly, particularly in the past year as the two companies have circled each other in an attempt to take over the other. The most recent bit of intrigue is the raid Thursday of Porsche's headquarters as part of an... http://www.thedeal.com/dealscape/2009/08/follow_the_porsche-volkswagen.php Brennen Wysong bwysong598 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2600476173449794923-2329adf908157cfc6e1acedecb80e574 2009-07-25T03:36:49.474-04:00

From the brash Wiedeking to the low-key Macht -- quite a change in leadership style. In other words, from a change agent to an efficiency expert. So what does it mean for Porsche? It will no doubt be different. The article points to something interesting: "Macht will be putty in Piëch's [VW board] hands."

From the brash Wiedeking to the low-key Macht -- quite a change in leadership style. In other words, from a change agent to an efficiency expert. So what does it mean for Porsche? It will no doubt be different. The article points to something interesting: "Macht will be putty in Piëch's [VW board] hands." http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/jul2009/gb20090724_486518.htm Thomas Huynh thuynh381 2 0 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16429742382404899500-e5759a84b10d9f8f91750f3297468d3f 2009-08-20T16:12:46.348-04:00

German prosecutors on Thursday morning raided Porsche Automobil Holding SE's headquarters in Struttgart, Germany, on suspicion that the firm broke the country's securities laws and participated in market manipulation. It's unclear if the...

German prosecutors on Thursday morning raided Porsche Automobil Holding SE's headquarters in Struttgart, Germany, on suspicion that the firm broke the country's securities laws and participated in market manipulation. It's unclear if the... http://www.thedeal.com/dealscape/2009/08/german_prosecutors_on_thursday.php Brennen Wysong bwysong598 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5311536358353675831-4c56ecbb3af1be6953cfa5dbfe7d6dfd 2009-08-20T14:32:01.536-04:00

Short sellers are once again placing bearish bets on Volkswagen AG, showing that hedge fund managers hit last year by radical price swings in VW's stocks haven't been scared away from investing in the German market permanently, as some had feared.

Short sellers are once again placing bearish bets on Volkswagen AG, showing that hedge fund managers hit last year by radical price swings in VW's stocks haven't been scared away from investing in the German market permanently, as some had feared. http://www.thedeal.com/dealscape/2009/08/volkswagen_porche_sara_bahunek.php Brennen Wysong bwysong598 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9177897876594143665-8e671d6ba503107103f68df3db0aec64 2009-05-15T11:06:33.702-04:00

On a day when Volkswagen (VOWG.DE) executives in Tennessee erected the first wall of their new U.S. factory, a leading investment analyst warned that shares of the German automaker could plummet in the next six months if the planned merger of VW and...

On a day when Volkswagen (VOWG.DE) executives in Tennessee erected the first wall of their new U.S. factory, a leading investment analyst warned that shares of the German automaker could plummet in the next six months if the planned merger of VW and... http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/may2009/gb20090514_545666.htm?chan=rss_topStories_ssi_5 Leslie MacCallum lmaccallum946 7 6 0 1