Tag: volkswagen

Moments in automotive history #162

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Volkswagen’s continued attempt to satisfy every part of the global market with their Golf/Rabbit model continued without pause until the setback they received when they trialed their “Light Trailer” variant. The turning circle made it unsuitable for all but the widest paved areas and, following a number of highway fatalities amongst the focus group responsible for “real world testing,” there were some serious questions raised about its lack of rear brakes and general road worthiness.

Moments in automotive history #98

Fortunately, at the very last minute, the engineers at Volkswagen realized that the phrase "new model launch" could be translated in more than one way.
Fortunately, at the very last moment, the engineers at Volkswagen realized that the phrase “new model launch” could be translated in more than one way.

Moments in automotive history #58

Even using the most advanced bio-engineering techniques, manufacturers were unable to persuade Volkswagens to breed. It was some consolation that the costs of the study were more than covered by the sale of video recordings into the burgeoning "geek porn" market.
Even using the most advanced bio-materials & engineering techniques, manufacturers were unable to succeed in breeding Volkswagens. It was some consolation that the costs of the study were more than covered by the sale of video recordings into the burgeoning “Beetle porn” market.