Report: Volkswagen’s New Roadster Greenlit For Production

By Derek Kreindler Jun 30 2010

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British automotive tabloid AutoExpress is reporting that Volkswagen‘s long awaited two-seat sports car has been approved for production. Designers have reportedly stayed true to the Bluesport concept that previewed the car at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. The car is expected to weigh in at around 2600 pounds, roughly the same weight as a Mazda... Continue Reading...

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Tags: diesel, dsg, Mazda MX-5 Miata, roadster, tfsi, Volkswagen, volkswagen bluesport

Report: Internal Strife Delays Audi, Porsche, VW Sports Cars

By Derek Kreindler Jun 22 2010

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In a case of large-scale office politics gone awry, Volkswagen‘s Bluesport concept (pictured above) along with proposed models from Audi and Porsche, have been placed on indefinite hold after internal fighting, and a focus on volume passenger cars led to the projects being stalled. Porsche and Audi are resistant to the idea of a new... Continue Reading...

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Tags: Audi, Porsche, roadster, sports car, Volkswagen, volkswagen bluesport, vw