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Once again, the SAE 2011 World Congress will provide more than just engineering exhibitors, but a Career Fair which will provide the opportunity for mobility industry engineers and professionals to explore available jobs and network with auto industry and engineering professionals.

The Chrysler Group has announced their first work stoppage due to the Japanese earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis as the Detroit automaker has cut planned overtime at the Brampton, Ontario and Toluca, Mexico production facilities in an effort to conserve electric components sourced from Japan.

Once upon a time, new car debuts were held at auto shows media days previews in front of auto writers and news reporters. Not now, not with the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle--or as VW is calling it, the 21st Century Beetle--which will begin with a linkup to MTV in a global series of events on three continents and include live performances by the Black Eyed Peas and 2manydjs, with the New York event streamed live on the internet on April 18th.

Volkswagen of America has announced a recall of the popular 2011 Jetta for an issue relating to the horn and anti-theft system but the company has been very vague as to exactly what the problem is with these recalls Jettas.

Despite the news from MarketWatch that Volkswagen will recall 71,043 Jettas to fix the wiring for the anti-theft alarm system and horn, VW stock which trades as an ADR in New York under the symbol VLKAY is holding its own.

The Volkswagen Phaeton is a full-size luxury sedan/saloon manufactured by German automaker Volkswagen, and is described by Volkswagen as their "premium class" vehicle. Yet, it’s the manufacturing plant in Dresden that is the force behind the premium status.

NADAguides, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, has revealed the results of their vehicle comparison for the least expensive choices to achieve better mileage on your commute. Their report identifies the top five non-hybrid, high mileage vehicles under $30,000 that deliver more than you’d expect for the money.

The Volkswagen Auto Group (VAG) had originally planned to merge with Porsche Automobil Holding SE by the second half of 2011 but with massive lawsuits outstanding against Porsche, VAG may have to hold off on the merger until sometime next year – leaving Porsche SE scrambling to secure new investment options to carry the company until the merger occurs.

BMW And Volkswagen Auto Group both urged European citizens living in Japan and working for the automakers’ Japanese operations to head back to Germany with the looming danger of nuclear explosions.

Even though a nearly-identical case was dismissed in late December, a handful of US hedge funds have grouped together to sue for Porsche for over $1 billion US dollars in short-selling losses.

Last week, Chrysler announced that they were recalling almost a quarter million Dodge and Chrysler minivans for an ignition problem that could cause stalling and now the Volkswagen Routan – a minivan built by Chrysler for VW – is being recalled for the same problem.

The world's first van was invented in 1950 and called the Microbus in America and the Bulli in Europe. That design elicited a cult following worldwide that still exists today. Whether the Microbus with a 21st Century makeover will still strike a major chord with buyers around the world remains to be seen.

The world's sixth largest third party auto supplier, Faurecia will provide significant parts contributions to the production of the 2012 VW Passat in the Chattanooga, TN plant. These will include exhaust systems, seating and dash elements, as well as lightweight front-end carriers for fan, bumper, headlights etc.

The new 2012 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet (that’s a convertible outside of the US) is set to make its grand debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show but with advanced orders in Germany beginning tomorrow, the People’s brand has revealed the new drop-top Golf in pictures with a handful of basic information.

Volkswagen Auto Group acquired automotive design guru Giorgetto Giuigiaro and his Italdesign studio in May 2010 and thanks to a set of leaked computer generated images, we have what appears to be our first look at the Giuigiaro-inspired Volkswagens possibly set to debut in Geneva next month.

Volkswagen Auto Group is currently under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a possible problem relating to their fuel pump and should the government agency find it to be faulty, the German automaker could be variety of popular vehicles.

Two automobile commercials, Volkswagen's Darth Vader spot and Chevrolet's Miss Evelyn’s Wild Ride in a Camaro, are being touted as the most watched automotive television commercials ever, but how can that be?

One auto recall is bad enough, but four in two years is a bit much for any auto owner. So, you get a little experience with handling the process.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced an investigation of certain Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons over ignition failures that have allegedly led to engine fires in the most extreme cases.

In late December, a US District Judge in New York dismissed the multi-billion dollar lawsuit filed by Black Diamond Offshore and Elliott Associates LP against Porsche for the investing impact felt by their failed attempt to buy up a massive chunk of Volkswagen and not surprisingly, that dismissal has been appealed by Black Diamond and Elliot on the behalf of their 39 plaintiffs.

Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) cover just about every industry and sector except the one that is growing by leaps and bounds in emerging markets - the global auto industry.

Kiplinger has announced its Best in Class new vehicles for 2011 and only one domestic vehicle is in the mix.