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Wolfsburg , Germany - Volkswagen is to build the right-hand- drive version of its new Golf model at its main German plant in Wolfsburg, shifting production from its plant at Uitenhage on South Africa's southern coast, the company announced Saturday.

VW South Africa head David Powells told the newspaper Wolfsburger Allgemeine Zeitung the RHD version of the Golf VI, aimed at the Asia- Pacific and African markets, would be available in October.... // TopNews

Wolfsburg, Germany - Volkswagen is to build the right-hand- drive version of its new Golf model at its main German plant in Wolfsburg, shifting production from its plant at Uitenhage on South Africa's southern coast, the company announced Saturday.

VW South Africa head David Powells told the newspaper Wolfsburger Allgemeine Zeitung the RHD version of the Golf VI, aimed at the Asia- Pacific and African markets, would be available in October.... // Monsters and Critics.com

The Volkswagen Group again significantly improved its

operating profit in the first six months of the current fiscal year. At €3.4 billion, the

Group's operating profit exceeded the prior-year figure by 21.8 percent. Europe's

largest automobile manufacturer even recorded 31.3 percent growth in profit after tax

to €2.6 billion. "This shows that we are on the right track. Our innovative products are

meeting with an enthusiastic response from our customers", Prof. Dr. Martin

Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft,

said on Wednesday commenting on the half-year figures. "Volkswagen's successful

model rollout, leaner processes and disciplined cost management are enabling us to

grow profitably", said CFO Hans Dieter Pötsch.

Sales... // Tribuna Economica

The Volkswagen Group again significantly improved its operating profit in the first six months of the current fiscal year. At €3.4 billion, the Group's operating profit exceeded the prior-year figure by 21.8 percent. Europe's largest automobile manufacturer even recorded 31.3 percent growth in profit after tax to €2.6 billion. "This shows that we are on the right track. Our innovative products are meeting with an enthusiastic response from our customers", Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, said on Wednesday commenting on the half-year figures. "Volkswagen's successful model rollout, leaner processes and disciplined cost management are enabling us to grow profitably", said CFO Hans Dieter Pötsch.

Sales revenue rose by... // AutoCorse.it

The Volkswagen Group delivered 3.27 million vehicles worldwide (+5.8 percent) from January to June 2008, the highest figure ever for the first six months of a year. Group worldwide deliveries in June also reached a new record: compared with the same period last year, the number of vehicles delivered rose by 2.4 percent to 573,000. As a result, the development of deliveries by the Group both for the period January to June and for the month of June was significantly better than developments on the overall market (+1 percent from January to June and  -5.1 percent in June).

In China, the Group delivered 531,600 vehicles (+23.2 percent), thus topping the half a million mark for the first time in the first half of a year. The Group also achieved strong growth from January to June in Brazil,... // AutoCorse.it

The Volkswagen Group delivered 3.27 million vehicles worldwide (+5.8 percent) from January to June 2008, the highest figure ever for the first six months of a year. Group worldwide deliveries in June also reached a new record: compared with the same period last year, the number of vehicles delivered rose by 2.4 percent to 573,000. As a result, the development of deliveries by the Group both for the period January to June and for the month of June was significantly better than developments on the overall market (+1 percent from January to June and -5.1 percent in June).

In China, the Group delivered 531,600 vehicles (+23.2 percent), thus topping the half a million mark for the first time in the first half of a year. The Group also achieved strong growth from January to June in Brazil,... // Easier

The Volkswagen Group again significantly improved its operating profit in the first six months of the current fiscal year. At €3.4 billion, the Group's operating profit exceeded the prior-year figure by 21.8 percent. Europe's largest automobile manufacturer even recorded 31.3 percent growth in profit after tax to €2.6 billion. "This shows that we are on the right track. Our innovative products are meeting with an enthusiastic response from our customers", Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, said on Wednesday commenting on the half-year figures. "Volkswagen's successful model rollout, leaner processes and disciplined cost management are enabling us to grow profitably", said CFO Hans Dieter Pötsch.

Sales revenue... // Easier

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WOLFSBURG - July 23, 2008: The Volkswagen Group again significantly improved its operating profit in the first six months of the current fiscal year. At 3.4 billion, the Group's operating profit exceeded the prior-year figure by 21.8 percent. Europe's largest automobile manufacturer even recorded 31.3 percent growth in profit after tax to 2.6 billion. "This shows that we are on the right track. Our innovative products are meeting with an enthusiastic response from our customers", Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, said on Wednesday commenting on the half-year figures. "Volkswagen's successful model rollout, leaner processes and disciplined cost management are enabling us to grow profitably", said CFO Hans Dieter Ptsch.

Sales... // Autochannel

Wolfsburg, 21 July 2008 - The Volkswagen Group delivered 3.27 million vehicles worldwide (+5.8 percent) from January to June 2008, the highest figure ever for the first six months of a year. Group worldwide deliveries in June also reached a new record: compared with the same period last year, the number of vehicles delivered rose by 2.4 percent to 573,000. As a result, the development of deliveries by the Group both for the period January to June and for the month of June was significantly better than developments on the overall market (+1 percent from January to June and -5.1 percent in June).

- Delivery record despite deteriorating economic conditions in auto sector

- New record in China: Over 500,000 deliveries

In China, the Group delivered 531,600 vehicles (+23.2 percent), thus... // Auto Spectator

Nissan Motor Co. is voluntarily recalling 169,202 Sentra sedans in the United States to replace a brake cylinder that may leak fluid. The recall involves 2007 and 2008 model-year Sentras, according to a letter from Tokyo-based Nissan on the Web site of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. An irregularity in some brake cylinders may lead to a gap that allows fluid to leak into the brake-booster assembly, causing the brake-warning... // DetNews.com

In the period from January to June 2008, Volkswagen saw the biggest increase in sales in India with a 69% increase, followed by Russia with 63% increase, and Ukraine with nearly 50% more deliveries.

The company said that Chinese deliveries also saw a 23% increase, while Brazil saw nearly 22% more vehicles delivered.

Overall, the car maker said its sales were up 5.8% compared to the same period last year.

"With our customer-oriented model diversity, and a consequent growth strategy, we were able to grow our global deliveries despite negative influences," Mr.Detlef Wittig, Volkswagen's Production Chief, said in a statement.

"We see more storm clouds gathering over the worldwide auto market," he said. "Nonetheless, with the strength of the brand and the model selection, we... // Auto Insight

FRANKFURT: Volkswagen AG said it achieved record global sales in the first half of the year on strong demand in India, Russia and China, delivering nearly 3.3 million vehicles.

In the January to June period, Volkswagen saw the biggest increases in India with a 69 percent increase; Russia with 63 percent more deliveries; and Ukraine with nearly 50 percent more deliveries.

Volkswagen said Monday that Chinese deliveries also saw a 23 percent increase, while Brazil saw nearly 22 percent more vehicles delivered. Overall, the car maker said its sales were up 5.8 percent from the first six months of 2007.

"With our customer-oriented model diversity, and a consequent growth strategy, we were able to grow our global deliveries despite negative influences," Detlef Wittig, Volkswagen's production... // Economic Times

Volkswagen AG said it achieved record global sales in the first half of the year on strong demand in India, Russia and China, delivering nearly 3.3 million vehicles.

In the January to June period, Volkswagen saw the biggest increases in India with a 69 percent increase; Russia with 63 percent more deliveries; and Ukraine with nearly 50 percent more deliveries.

Volkswagen said Monday that Chinese deliveries also saw a 23 percent increase, while Brazil saw nearly 22 percent more vehicles delivered.

Overall, the car maker said its sales were up 5.8 percent from the first six months of 2007.

"With our customer-oriented model diversity, and a consequent growth strategy, we were able to grow our global deliveries despite negative influences," Detlef Wittig, Volkswagen's production... // BusinessWeek

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WOLFSBURG July 21, 2008: The Volkswagen Group delivered 3.27 million vehicles worldwide (+5.8 percent) from January to June 2008, the highest figure ever for the first six months of a year. Group worldwide deliveries in June also reached a new record: compared with the same period last year, the number of vehicles delivered rose by 2.4 percent to 573,000. As a result, the development of deliveries by the Group both for the period January to June and for the month of June was significantly better than developments on the overall market (+1 percent from January to June and -5.1 percent in June).

In China, the Group delivered 531,600 vehicles (+23.2 percent), thus topping the half a million mark for the first time in the first half of a year. The Group also achieved strong growth... // Autochannel

FRANKFURT, Germany Volkswagen AG said it achieved record global sales in the first half of the year on strong demand in India, Russia and China, delivering nearly 3.3 million vehicles.

In the January to June period, Volkswagen saw the biggest increases in India with a 69 per cent increase; Russia with 63 per cent more deliveries; and Ukraine with nearly 50 per cent more deliveries.

Volkswagen said Monday that Chinese deliveries also saw a 23 per cent increase, while Brazil saw nearly 22 per cent more vehicles delivered.

Overall, the car maker said its sales were up 5.8 per cent from the first six months of 2007.

"With our customer-oriented model diversity, and a consequent growth strategy, we were able to grow our global deliveries despite negative influences," Detlef Wittig,... // Toronto Star

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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- Volkswagen says it achieved record global sales in the first half of the year on strong demand in India, Russia and China, delivering nearly 3.3 million vehicles.

In the January to June period, Volkswagen saw the biggest increases in India with a 69 percent increase; Russia with 63 percent more deliveries; and Ukraine with nearly 50 percent more deliveries.

Volkswagen said Monday that Chinese deliveries also saw a 23 percent increase, while Brazil saw nearly 22 percent more vehicles delivered.

Overall, the car maker said its sales were up 5.8 percent from the first six months of 2007.

"With our customer-oriented model diversity, and a consequent growth strategy, we were able to grow our global deliveries despite negative influences," Detlef Wittig,... // CNN International

FRANKFURT — Volkswagen AG said it achieved record global sales in the first half of the year on strong demand in India, Russia and China, delivering nearly 3.3 million vehicles.

In the January to June period, Volkswagen saw the biggest increases in India with a 69 per cent increase; Russia with 63 per cent more deliveries; and Ukraine with nearly 50 per cent more deliveries.

Volkswagen said Monday that Chinese deliveries also saw a 23 per cent increase, while Brazil saw nearly 22 per cent more vehicles delivered.

Overall, the car maker said its sales were up 5.8 per cent from the first six months of 2007.

“With our customer-oriented model diversity, and a consequent growth strategy, we were able to grow our global deliveries despite negative influences,” Detlef Wittig,... // ReportonBusiness.com

NEW YORK (Associated Press) - Volkswagen AG said it achieved record global sales in the first half of the year on strong demand in India, Russia and China, delivering nearly 3.3 million vehicles.

In the January to June period, Volkswagen saw the biggest increases in India with a 69 percent increase; Russia with 63 percent more deliveries; and Ukraine with nearly 50 percent more deliveries.

Volkswagen said Monday that Chinese deliveries also saw a 23 percent increase, while Brazil saw nearly 22 percent more vehicles delivered.

Overall, the car maker said its sales were up 5.8 percent from the first six months of 2007.

"With our customer-oriented model diversity, and a consequent growth strategy, we were able to grow our global deliveries despite negative influences," Detlef Wittig,... // CNNMoney.com

FRANKFURT : Volkswagen said Monday that it achieved record global sales in the first half of the year on strong demand in India, Russia and China, delivering nearly 3.3 million vehicles.

In the January to June period, Volkswagen saw the biggest increases in India with a 69 percent increase; Russia with 63 percent more deliveries; and Ukraine with nearly 50 percent more deliveries.

Volkswagen said Monday that Chinese deliveries also saw a... // International Herald Tribune