Volkswagen Passat Estate review: Second place in the space race Life&Style Volkswagen has celebrated several big birthdays in recent years, with both the Polo supermini and Golf hatchback marking their 50th anniversaries. Yet the Passat, first launched in 1973, seemingly did not merit a special commemorative edition when it turned 50. Volkswagen has launched a new version of the Passat, though, now only available in estate [...]
Bentley profit falls on weak China demand Transport and infrastructure Bentley Motors has reported a drop in profit and revenue as its boss flagged weaker demand in China. The luxury carmaker, which is owned by Volkswagen, posted an annual operating profit of €373m (£314m) and revenue of €2.6bn (2.2bn). While the profit haul marked the sixth highest in Bentley’s history, it was down more than [...]
Why Porsche can’t rely on the iconic 911 any longer Automotive Porsche is at the starting line of a major transition year with the launch of a range of new models. Here's why it can't rely on the iconic 911 any longer.
Volkswagen ‘not satsified’ with profits as hedging losses bite October 26, 2023 Arno Antlitz, Volkswagen's chief financial officer, said the company was on a "robust course and had again increased sales volumes and revenues in the third quarter".