Volkswagen in 2006: A Year in Review

[phaeton]

Volkswagen in 2006: A Year in Review


A brief review of Volkswagen Brand news, awards and technological accomplishments for 2006 through the authors of media releases and forums.


JANUARY

January 4, 2006
The World Premiere of the Volkswagen GX3
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/volkswagen_news/article_1647.shtml

January 5, 2006
Daimler Chrysler and Volkswagen to Build Minivan for US-Market
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/volkswagen_news/article_1650.shtml

January 17, 2006
2nd place in Dakar Rally Highest Podium Finish for Diesel Car http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/volkswagen_news/article_1664.shtml

FEBRUARY

February 27, 2006
Geneva 2006: Volkswagen Introduces Concept A
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/volkswagen_news/article_1691.shtml

February 28, 2006
Geneva 2006: Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/volkswagen_news/article_1697.shtml

MARCH

March 10, 2006
Volkswagen Constellation Formula Truck Debuts
http://www.vwtbpress.com.br/noticia.asp?n=274

March 21, 2006
Bora V8 Stockcar Debuts in Brazil
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2511438

APRIL

April 4, 2006
VW releases the SpaceFox in Brazil
http://www.carspyshots.net/zerothread?id=19213

April 12, 2006
VW South Africa releases Facelifted CitiGolf
http://www.cartoday.com/content/new_car/gallery/gallery1.asp?id=358

April 18, 2006
Passat R-GT Appearance Package Debut at New York Auto Show
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/volkswagen_news/article_1730.shtml

MAY

May 5, 2006
VW Caddy Life Revealed (Australia)
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cf...ntry/gcf/volkswagen/vw-caddy-life-revealed-au

May 5, 2006
Volkswagen Kombi Beach Revealed (Australia)
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cf...ntry/gcf/volkswagen/volkswagen-kombi-beach-au

May 22, 2006
German-Market 30th Anniversary GTI Study
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/volkswagen_news/article_1760.shtml

JUNE

June 1, 2006
Shanghai Volkswagen release the Polo Jin Qu (sedan) & Jin Qing (hatchback)
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2676655

June 14, 2006
VW Multivan can Now Transport Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cf...can-now-transport-harley-davidson-motorcycles

June 21, 2006
VW Sharan Gets New LPG Engine
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cf.../gcf/volkswagen/vw-sharan-gets-new-lpg-engine

JULY

July 6, 2006
VW Latest Developments in Vehicle Dynamics and Safety
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cf...t-developments-in-vehicle-dynamics-and-safety

July 6, 2006
Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI Runs Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/volkswagen_news/article_1778.shtml

July 9, 2006
FAW-VW Bora (Facelift) Releases in China
http://www.chinacarforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=543

July 21, 2006
Polo GTI Cup Edition
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/volkswagen_news/article_1790.shtml

AUGUST

August 18, 2006
Eos Highway 1 Design Study
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/vortex_news/article_1819.shtml

August 18, 2006
VWCV shows Camper Studies @ Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2777145

August 24, 2006
Volkswagen Iroc Concept
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/vortex_news/article_1825.shtml

SEPTEMBER

September 12, 2006
VW Brazil released a Facelifted Polo Range
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2820872

September 19, 2006
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles showed its complete range of Vans, Trucks & Buses at the IAA 2006
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2832621

September 22, 2006
Volkswagen Electronic Research Laboratory Chameleon Study based on 1964 Samba
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2843515

September 2006
Paris Motor Show 2006 World Premiere of the CrossGolf
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/vortex_news/article_1840.shtml

September 2006
Paris Motor Show 2006 World Premiere of the New Touran (Facelift) in Paris
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/vortex_news/article_1833.shtml

September 2006
Paris Motor Show 2006 World Premiere of the New Touareg (Facelift) in Paris
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/vortex_news/article_1838.shtml

OCTOBER

October 11, 2006
Volkswagen Announces Special Edition Models
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/vortex_news/article_1845.shtml

October 14, 2006
Volkswagen Individual Touareg Pickup Study
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2876723

October 20, 2006
SpaceFox Crossover Study @ Sao Paolo Motor Show
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2886361

October 31, 2006
SEMA 2006 - Volkswagen R GTI
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/vortex_news/article_1857.shtml

October 31, 2006
SEMA 2006 - Volkswagen Thunder Bunny
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/vortex_news/article_1858.shtml

NOVEMBER

November 1, 2006
VW Nanospyder Design Concept
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm/newsID/2061101.009/country/gcf/volkswagen/vw-nanospyder-concept

November 2, 2006
Volkswagen High Temperature Fuel Cell
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cf...kswagen/volkswagen-high-temperature-fuel-cell

November 7, 2006
New VW cold and climate test center now in service
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cf...w-cold-and-climate-test-center-now-in-service

November 7, 2006
Citi 1.8 R-Line debuts @ Auto Africa
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2916692

November 15, 2006
30th Anniversary GTI - German and UK Market Versions
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/vortex_news/article_1856.shtml

November 17, 2006
Passat R36 Announced
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/vortex_news/article_1871.shtml

November 20, 2006
Volkswagen Neeza Concept
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/volkswagen_news/article_1874.shtml

November 20, 2006
Volkswagen Bora HS World Debut at Auto China
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cf.../volkswagen-bora-hs-world-debut-at-auto-china

November 23, 2006
VW Touareg Sucessfully Tows a Boeing 747
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cf...agen/vw-touareg-sucessfully-tows-a-boeing-747

November 29, 2006
L.A. Auto Show: Volkswagen Tiguan Concept
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/vortex_news/article_1875.shtml

November 30, 2006
Volkswagen at the Essen Motor Show 2006 (R-Line range Released)
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/vortex_news/article_1877.shtml

DECEMBER

December 5, 2006
The New CrossTouran
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/vortex_news/article_1878.shtml


AWARDS

Volkswagen dominates Safest Car List
http://www.germancarforum.com/showthread.php?t=1543

Passat wins ADAC's 2006 “Yellow Angel” Prize
http://www.germancarforum.com/showthread.php?t=2411

Passat named "Europe's Best New Car" at the Geneva Motor Show
http://www.germancarforum.com/showthread.php?t=3233

VWs 1.4L TSI voted "Best New Engine of 2006"
http://www.germancarforum.com/showthread.php?t=4220

VWoA's Fast campaign wins promotion award
http://www.germancarforum.com/showthread.php?t=4925

VWCV win 3 What Van? of the Year Awards including Van of the Year 2006
http://www.germancarforum.com/showthread.php?t=8061

Volkswagen Canada scores 2 AJAC Car of the Year Awards
http://www.germancarforum.com/showthread.php?t=8061

VW wins 3 Auto Zeitung AutoTrophys
http://www.germancarforum.com/showthread.php?t=8134

Golf GTI with DSG wins Best Performance car under $60K in dCOTY Awards (Australia)
http://www.germancarforum.com/showthread.php?t=8255

VW wins 3 Australia's Best Car Awards
http://www.germancarforum.com/showthread.php?t=8524

Golf GTI, Eos And Passat Estate earn "Best Resale" Awards
http://www.germancarforum.com/showthread.php?t=8613 11

Volkswagen R32 wrooms off as 'Best Sports Car' at Autocar 2006 Middle East Awards
http://www.germancarforum.com/showthread.php?t=9070

 

[Yperion]

Very nice work.

 

[cawimmer430]

Excellent work. You deserve more than Thanks or Karma for this.

BTW, whenever you're ready to start with the MB FAQ Section or others, let me know. I want to help.