Volkswagen may make Golfs in Sarajevo

Financial Post (Canada) - April 12, 2002

Volkswagen AG has announced its joint venture in Bosnia may soon start producing Golf cars in addition to the Skoda. Volkswagen Sarajevo, in which the German company holds a 58% stake and a private Bosnian company the rest, has been assembling Felicia, Fabia and Octavia models of Volkswagen’s Skoda brand since 1998.

Comeback for Corrado

Auto Express – April 10, 2002

Not content with the world’s most economical car, and a wacky new MPV, Volkswagen is now set to diversify its range even further with the rebirth of a coupé model.

According to company insiders, the Skoda Tudor concept car, unveiled at the Geneva Motor show in March, will go into production as a VW to rival the Peugeot 406 Coupé and forthcoming revived, new Ford Capri. The company has yet to confirm whether the name Corrado will come back or if the car will wear a new badge.

Based on the platform of the Passat, the new coupe will make use of VW’s vast engine range. Surprisingly, the diesel versions are expected to be the best sellers, while the W8 petrol units are likely to power flagship models. Production versions should be ready late next year, priced between £20,000 and £30,000.

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