The new 2011 VW Touareg Hybrid features a V6 TDI engine and is rumoured to be able to travel up to 31 MPH in an all-electric mode. All the engines now come with 8-speed autos designed, like all other 8-speed autos, to ensure that you’re always in the wrong gear and the transmission will need [...]

It was jointly announced last week that Volkswagen Group has acquired a 20 percent stake in Suzuki Motor Corp. This is said to be the first stage of a full takeover. The 20 percent of Suzuki was acquired for $2.5 billion. Volkswagen aims to have full control over Suzuki to surpass Toyota Motor Corp. as [...]

There have been a lot of rumours lately about Volkswagen become a Formula 1 engine supplier for the 2012 season. Hans-Joachim Stuck, VW’s motorsports head, said with the way F1 engine regulations are going — especially with costs and the potential of the “world engine” — it could be the perfect opportunity for VW to [...]