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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.

It was 125 years ago today, Carl Benz taught the world to play, as he filed an application in Berlin for a patent on his three-wheeled motor car.

Carnegie Mellon University has released a study of diesel engines that show they recuperate their extra cost quickly.

Earlier this week, the Volkswagen XL1 Concept made its debut at the Qatar Motor Show and today we have comments from the German automaker suggesting that this 261 mile per gallon diesel-hybrid will see production with some of them coming to the United States.

Where was this car at the 2011 NAIAS in Detroit? You’ll have to go to Qatar Auto Show to experience the future of mobility, a two-seat 1-litre car.

U.S. News Cars has released its third annual Best Car for the Money awards and it is not an inspiring list for car enthusiasts. Maybe two of the cars will get your motor running, in spite of claims this list of vehicles earns highest marks for overall value and appeal in their categories.

The 2011 NAIAS in Detroit is in its final weekend for the general public, tracking toward final attendance between 725,000 and 740,000 visitors.

Independent lab tests confirm the Scuderi™ Air-Hybrid Engine consumes up to 36 percent less fuel than a conventional engine. Beyond 2016 Federal Fuel Economy mandates, the gains will likely enable the technology to now challenge more expensive electric hybrids shown at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show.