It looks like Porsche is quite interested in adding up to their Volkswagen share. And according to some reports, the former car maker is focusing on making their current amount of share total to a 31% of the whole Volkswagen deal.

And the very thing about such is that, as per what is stated in German law, if it happens, Porsche would actually have to do a formal bid so as to be able to take over the whole Volkswagen deal.

I wonder if this is going to become reality. If it does, I do wish both companies well. And I do hope that the whole deal would not end up like the current state of Daimler with Chrysler.

VW vehicles are one of the favorite vehicles used by teenage drivers and these reasons are quite varied. And as a VW owner myself, I have been receiving offers from parents asking me if I could loan them my VW so the can teach their teens the skills of the trade.

But then, I would choose to refuse for I do love my VW and if they would like to teach their teens, they can get their own units. Anyhow, to do my share of helping out teach teens how to drive, I’ll be writing about some tricks on how you can successfully let your teenager be a responsible driver.

Just recently, the German auto maker planned to close its production plant in Spain because the plant failed to gain the profit that VW was expecting. The plan was actually suggested last year of September and the Seat Spain will be the first production plant to experience a 10% workforce off.

Last month, the German auto maker is humored to collaboration with those which have emerging markets such as with emerging markets such as India, Russia and China. And now the long wait is over, Volkswagen will be doing small cars.

The foreign auto maker will be doing the 3L car and the 3L actually refers to the fuel consumption of the vehicle which is 3L/100 km (78.4mpg) or less.

Volkswagen was noted to be closer to making a deal with a Malaysian carmaker Proton Holdings according to Financial Times’ Kevin Rose. The Proton will be the basis of the next Volkswagen small car going into production.

Back in 2005, Volkswagen puts a period on the production of its Lupo 3L which was a small car that consumes 3 litres per 100 kilometers (78 miles per US gallon) fuel engines. Now, the new 3L maybe sharing specs with the outgoing Audi A1 which has the current tag price of 6,000 to 8,000 Euros.

Volkswagen parts will always be available on the new vehicle.

Last November’s SEMA show featured a Volkswagen "Thunderbunny" concept car, prompting a hash of reactions to a post-R32 edition.

According to a VW fanblog, UK MkIVs, the Golf RS was on display at a VW corporate event. Insiders say that the RS will see a limited production run of 500-900 models, with it debuting on either the Frankfurt or Essen car shows later this year.

Speculation on whether this could be the "R36" abound.

Watch out for more details.

The Volkswagen Special Edition New Beetle Convertible will be taking its curtains down when it hits showrooms this week. The 2007 Triple White New Beetle convertible will be wearing the same color-and-trim archives and that would be just like those which are made back in 1970’s. Well, that is if you remember the original Super Beetle convertible that they built before.

The new vehicle will be wearing white exterior and interior parts including the convertible roof top. Others Volkswagen parts which will be seen on the new Beetle will be a set of 17-inch Oktopus alloy wheels, a three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel, and white leatherette seats and center armrest.

Gorgeous, isn’t it? But what more hot is what’s inside the new car - a stark palette with black carpeting with added definition plus floor mats and door panels. The front-seat headrests come emblazoned with the New Beetle convertible icon. According to the German automaker, they will be producing 3,000 units of this Volkswagen Special Edition New Beetle Convertible with a price starting at $26,630 and this amount already includes a $640 destination charge.

So if you are into small but functional cars, the Beetle Convertible is just right for you. Wait until the new car is revealed but for the mean time, keep up some bucks so can have one of these on your car garage.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. –Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the limited edition Triple White New Beetle convertible is now available at dealers. Only 3,000 customers will have the opportunity to own this truly special edition.

The Triple White New Beetle convertible features a unique Campanella white exterior, a white interior, and white convertible roof boot. The Triple White New Beetle convertible takes its color palette from the original Super Beetle convertible of the late 70s.

This modern day rendition includes 17-inch ‘Oktopus’ alloy wheels, a three-spoke leather wrapped steering wheel, white leatherette seats and center armrest. Also included are black carpeting, floor mats and door panels along with Sirius Satellite Radio. Another distinctive feature of the Triple White New Beetle convertible is the special front seat headrests ingrained with the New Beetle convertible icon.

With the standard automatic transmission, the Triple White New Beetle convertible is priced at $25,990.

The net is almost filled with news about the Geneva Auto Show. Not like the other auto brands which are so much busy preparing for the most awaited auto show, Volkswagen got nothing much to reveal but the new Phaeton which is, at present, the car that flopped in US but made big waves on the European car market.

Another Volkswagen car, the new Golf Variant, which is known and is more famous being the Jetta Wagon, will also come out as part of the show. VW will also reveal the new 1.9L diesel engine on its Passat. All these cars are filled with Volkswagen parts so quality is never questionable. We can say that VW is still kicking no matter what.

But VW is worried about their sales this February. Although the year 2006 was a success for the German auto brand and they were able to gain an enormous profit of $5.7 billion and was able to double its stock price within 18 month, they are worried about its slow production in the pipeline.

The new VW boss Martin Winterkorn ordered many models on the drawing board after Bernd Pischetsrieder, VW’s Chief Executive Officer, and Wolfgang Bernhard, VW’s Chief, left the group. The Citigroup have been speculating that there will be a slow growth in production of VW car models this year taking the drying product pipeline and launch delays. One more reason of VW is that the cash-flow in the near future will be the high-spending done by Chairman Ferdinand Piech.

As early as possible, Volkswagen must find ways to resolve its future problems. Meanwhile, Honda AEM cam gears are found on the net. If you need one, all you need to do is go and visit your trusted online sites.

Volkswagen is aiming to convince Americans to "go diesel" to the extent that it will not launch its new Tuareg BlueTDI in Europe.

Instead, VW will sell it in North America starting 2008.

The Tuareg BlueTDI is designed to meet the tough emissions standards of California and other states. It has a "selective catalytic reduction" or SCR system that reduces nitrogen-oxide emissions by up to 90 %.

The SCR system works by converting nitrogen oxide into its harmless components: nitrogen and oxygen. The system works in tandem with a diesel particulate filter and a conventional catalytic conventer to cut down further on emissions.

The system makes the Tuareg, according to VW, "one of the most cleanest diesel engines in the market."

Volkswagen of America and stanford University unveiled Monday a diesel Passat loaded with high-tech features.

The Passat, nicknamed "Junior" after Stanford founder Leland Stanford, Jr., is bound for the DARPA Urban challenge in November, which pits unpiloted vehicles against another in a race to develop "smarter" cars.

Junior is equipped with software developed at the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Lab. Other high-tech gear include Intel Core 2 Duo processors including multiple processing units per chip.

Junior also has electromechanical power steering and an electric throttle, gear shifter and parking brake. VW says these electric systems have been modified to make the car "completely computer controllable."

"We see an opportunity to further advance intelligent technologies for use in passenger vehicles of the future," said Carlo Rummel, executive director of VW of America’s Electronics Research Laboratory in Palo Alto, California. "The features developed for the Urban Challenge will ultimately make driving safer and more enjoyable in today’s increasingly dense traffic."

The 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge will be held on November 3 on a 60-mile "mock urban" course that includes merging with traffic, crossing traffic circles and tackling busy intersections.

The Passat wagon follows in the heels of "Stanley," a VW Touareg that defeated 22 other unmanned vehicles in the 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge.

BMW’s Mini Cooper will have competitor, if Volkswagen’s plans push trough.

The European carmaker has announced that its planning a rear-engine compact car, according to a report from German car magazine Auto Bild.

The engine layout will dictate a rear-wheel-drive system, which is a rarity nowadays, especially in the world of modern compacts.

Aside from Porsche’s 911, few modern cars have their engines in the rear. Most cars use a mid-engine configuration; the rest are in the front. Even the iconic Beetle has made the engine switch - from the rear to the front.