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Volkswagen eT! mail van follows its user down the road

Chris Burns, Nov 25th 2011 Discuss [0]

The German Postal Service and Volkswagen have teamed up to bring forth a new concept in electric-powered mail delivery here in the eT! mail van, one that not only reduces the amount of fossil fuels the postal service in the country will use, but will be able to follow the mailman down the street should he need to call upon it to bring him a package. The models being shown this month include "come to me" and "follow me", these still in a sort of beta phase from what it appears, the technology still not perfected enough to make sure they vehicle doesn't clobber dogs and the mail carrier his or herself in the process. Read The Full Story

Volkswagen Temporary Auto Pilot demo gives car intelligence

Chris Davies, Jul 29th 2011 Discuss [2]

Self-driving cars are still quite a few years off, but Volkswagen hopes that its so-called Temporary Auto Pilot (TAP) could help avoid a few accidents until then. The system, demonstrated for the first time on a new Passat test mule, uses a barrage of sensors to momentarily assist in the control of the car, keeping it positioned in the lane, under the speed limit and automatically slowing when workers are in the road. Read The Full Story

Volkswagon Bulli Concept, an iPad Microbus?

Kevin Fubar, Mar 2nd 2011 Discuss [1]

Volkswagen announced plans for a re-imagined Microbus for 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show. Germans call this iconic vehicle the Bulli. This concept carries a 113 horsepower motor and a lithium-ion battery pack. Theoretically, a full charge will carry you up to 186 miles with an hour of downtime to come back to full charge. It comes bundled with Apple's iPad, integrated throughout the car's systems. The tablet can interface with the Fender stereo system, the navigation, and even the air conditioner. Read The Full Story

Volkswagen Bio-Bug Aims to Bring Biogas to the UK

Evan Selleck, Aug 5th 2010 Discuss [0]

Alternative fuels for cars are all the rage now-a-days. Well, they have been for awhile, but with vehicles like the Chevy Volt just about ready to hit the mainstream, well, we can see how the whole endeavor will follow suit soon after. Of course, when you start talking about biogas --which is fuel created from human waste--, you might begin to get people raising their eyebrows at you. But, Volkswagen doesn't care. They've created the first Bio-Bug, which runs on Biogas and gasoline. Read The Full Story

VW develop Intel-based in-car Infotainment PC [Video]

Chris Davies, May 20th 2009 Discuss [0]

Volkswagen have developed an an in-vehicle, fully-connected computer prototype, based on Intel's In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) reference design. The PC is integrated entirely into the car's head-unit, and offers digital music, video and photos, together with 3D navigation complete with online satellite imagery. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Volkswagen concept car dubbed Viseo

Reece Bailey Schofield, Nov 12th 2007 Discuss [0]

To bad these concepts rarely come to fruition. The VW Viseo is one of the coolest concepts to come out in while. This very sleek, sexy design comes from the mind of designer Marc Kirsch. Read The Full Story

Volkswagen makes its way into the flash memory business

James Allan Brady, Oct 28th 2007 Discuss [0]

Well, not really, Volkswagen the company actually has nothing to do with these cute little flash drives modeled after their more famous vehicles. There are 4 models, 2 beetles, and 2 campers. The Beetles come in pink or blue and the campers come in green or red. When you are transferring data and all that good stuff, the lights flash and there are horns that honk too. Read The Full Story

Slug bug…..chocolate?

Abby McVay, Feb 21st 2007 Discuss [0]

I seriously doubt this bug is all that road friendly, but it would be really funny to see flying down the highway. A Chinese car company wrapped the bug in plastic wrap and then spread 440 pounds of melted chocolate all over the bug. Read The Full Story

New 2007 VWs Come With Guitars

Rue Liu, Oct 4th 2006 Discuss [0]

If you hadn’t thought about buying a Volkswagen, then I have news for you that’ll get you scrambling for your nearest car dealer. Well, that’s if you have some strange desire for an electric guitar engraved with your VW’s VIN number along with matching colors. This unique offer from of a free electric guitar from VW applies to all of their 2007 models and select 2006 models purchased between now and December 31. Buy a VW, get a free electric guitar [Via: MobileMag]