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Volkswagen's upcoming budget brand runs into troubles

VW struggling to match budget and necessary quality and safety levels say reports.
1 min read3 Mar '14
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New VW budget brand to produce a model to undercut the Up

The mooted Volkswagen Group budget brand is reported to have hit repeated problems as a result of the company’s own internal standards for manufacturing.
 
Insiders report that the company is struggling to hit budget targets for the proposed cars while still maintaining what senior management has deemed “necessary” quality and safety levels. As a result, there is currently no business case for making the vehicles.
 
However, the project is reported to be “still under consideration” as opposed to being put on hold or cancelled. Insiders say that VW’s technicians have been impressed how rival brands have managed to create high-quality budget cars without pushing costs up.
 
The low-cost brand is being investigated by VW as it would give the group a direct rival to Dacia, and allow VW to further penetrate lucrative markets in China, India and across Asia and Latin America, as well as enhance its offerings in Eastern Europe, the Baltic region and Africa.
 
 

Geneva 2014: Jeep Renegade SUV leaked

Leaked shot reveals production version of new compact Jeep Renegade; set to to launch in 2015 with all-wheel drive
1 min read3 Mar '14
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The new model was previously thought to use the Jeepster name, but Fiat-Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne later confirmed that wasn't the case.

Paris 2014: New Smart Forfour to be unveiled

Smart's second model and the sister car to the new Renault Twingo will launch at the Paris motor show in October
2 min read2 Mar '14
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The model was closely previewed by the Fourjoy concept at last year's Frankfurt motor show. (Representational pic.)

Lexus to showcase RC300h F Sport at Geneva

Latest variant in Lexus RC coupe line-up powered by 176bhp 2.5-litre engine; F Sport to slot in below RC-F coupe.
1 min read2 Mar '14
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The F Sport model will sit below the V8-powered RC-F coupé when it goes on sale alongside the regular RC coupé in 2015.

Geneva 2014: Morgan to reveal most powerful Plus 4

Morgan Plus 4 currently powered by 145bhp 2.0-litre motor.
1 min read2 Mar '14
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Morgan introduced the Plus 4 in 1950 as a more powerful alternative to the 4/4.

New Lamborghini Huracan details revealed

Lamborghini claims improvement in emissions, economy, quality levels over Gallardo.
1 min read2 Mar '14
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A full 75 percent of the 57kgm from the Huracan's engine is available from just 1000rpm