Tag: vw

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 #101

In aiming a version of the Golf at the price-senstitive Asian market, VW management were forced to admit that the vehicle security systems had been downgraded in an effort ot lower overall costs.
In aiming a version of the Golf at the price-senstitive Asian market, VW management were forced to admit that the vehicle security systems had been downgraded in an effort to lower overall costs.