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August 2008

• 2008-08-28 Volkswagen Group in the fast lane: Wolfsburg automaker now holds third place in global vehicle sales ranking

  The Volkswagen Group has taken its place among the world’s top three automakers thanks to outstanding delivery figures in the first half of 2008...

• 2008-08-28 Jochen Schumm to assume additional HR duties at Volkswagen AG

  Jochen Schumm (60) has been appointed Head of Human Resources Germany at Volkswagen AG in Wolfsburg with effect from September 1, 2008. He will...

• 2008-08-25 Paul Willis to Head Volkswagen Group in The Republic of Ireland

  Paul Willis will take over responsibility as Managing Director of Volkswagen Group Ireland from Bob O’Callaghan on October 1, 2008...

• 2008-08-22 Audi most popular employer among engineers

  AUDI AG tops the list of employers among German university students. This is the conclusion of a study released today by the Trendence Institute...

• 2008-08-22 New record: Volkswagen Group delivers 3.79 million vehicles worldwide from January to July 2008

  The Volkswagen Group delivered 3.79 million vehicles worldwide (+5.0 percent) from January to July 2008, more than ever before for the first seven...

• 2008-08-21 January to July: Yet another delivery record for the Volkswagen brand

  The Volkswagen brand delivered 2.21 million vehicles worldwide (+4.7 percent) in the first seven months of this year, setting a new record for this...

• 2008-08-21 Changes at Corporate Communications

  With effect from September 1, Andreas Meurer (50) will assume responsibility for controlling and coordinating Group Communications at Volkswagen AG...

• 2008-08-19 Ulbrich appointed to Board of Management of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

  Thomas Ulbrich (42) has been named Board of Management member for production at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles with effect from September 1, 2008...

• 2008-08-19 Frank Fischer named head of new VW factory in USA

  Frank Fischer (46) has been appointed head of the project team for the new Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga (USA) with effect from October 1, 2008...

• 2008-08-19 TDI and TSI: highly efficient engines for the Golf class

  Volkswagen is standardising the engine range in the Golf segment. For the models Golf, Golf Plus, Golf Estate and Jetta there are now two TSI...

• 2008-08-16 Bugatti expands product range

  The world’s most significant celebration of the automobile takes place annually in Monterey, California. This year, it will see some of the most...

• 2008-08-15 Volkswagen Group once again takes pole position with German fleet customers in first six months

  Fleet business for the Volkswagen Group with its Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda brands continued to develop well during the first six months of...

• 2008-08-15 Automobili Lamborghini to be Featured Marque at 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

  Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. will be showcased as the featured marque at the 58th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, August 17...

• 2008-08-14 Volkswagen do Brasil ranked Best Company of the Year

  The ranking by Trevisan, one of the largest and most widely respected Brazilian consulting firms, is based on an analysis of data for 2007...

• 2008-08-06 AUDI AG: July sees continued strong sales growth in Asia and Eastern Europe

  Audi continues to show strong growth in the Asia/Pacific region with 12,037 automobiles sold in July, a 7.6 percent increase compared to the...

• 2008-08-06 The Best Golf of All Times

  Volkswagen is unveiling its most important automotive secret of the year: the new Golf. Europe’s most successful with more than 26 million sold...

July 2008

• 2008-07-31 Green light for Olympics: Volkswagen pavilion now ready

  The Volkswagen Showcase on the “Olympic Green” is now ready to welcome guests to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. As the exclusive Automobile...

• 2008-07-28 Volkswagen Olympic Fleet launched

  The vehicles provide logistic support for the organizers, athletes, media and Olympic guests. Volkswagen technicians and service crews will supply...

• 2008-07-28 Audi invests heavily in Taiwan

  Audi is continuing on its course of worldwide growth and will found its own sales company in Taiwan – just as it has in markets such as Canada, ...

• 2008-07-25 Audi Group Interim Financial Report: Record sales, revenue and profit

  In spite of a difficult environment, such as soaring raw materials prices, weak currencies in major markets and globally weakening economic...