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Volkswagen Global Report

Volkswagen Strengthens Position In Global Markets In First Quarter -12.6 percent share of the passenger car market (January to March 2012: -12.2 percent) -Net liquidity in Automotive Division remains high at €10.6 billion -Winterkorn: 'The Group's strong, broad positioning is our greatest strength.' Wolfsburg, April 29, 2013 - The Volkswagen Group further strengthened its position in the global markets in the first three months of fiscal year 2013, despite the challenging conditions and intense competition. Including China, deliveries increased by 4.8 percent to 2.3 million vehicles worldwide. The Group's share of the global passenger car market rose year-on-year to 12.6 percent (12.2 percent). 'We made a healthy start to the year, but the coming months will be anything but easy. The current environment is definitely a tough challenge for the entire industry', said Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, in Wolfsburg on Monday. 'The Volkswagen Group's strong, broad positioning is our greatest strength. And this is paying off, particularly when times are difficult', stressed Winterkorn. Sales revenue in the first three months amounted to €46.6 billion (€47.3 billion). Operating profit was down on the high prior-year level at €2.3 billion (€3.2 billion). The consolidated operating profit does not include the €1.2 billion (€848 million) share of the operating profit of the Chinese joint ventures. These companies are included using the equity method and are therefore reflected in the financial result. Profit before tax amounted to €2.7 billion (€4.2 billion). The prior-year figure had been positively influenced by the remeasurement of the Porsche options. Profit after tax was €1.9 billion (€3.1 billion). CFO Hans Dieter Pötsch was guardedly confident. 'The Volkswagen Group has an attractive product range. It is present in all major regions of the world, it is extremely innovative and it has the necessary financial solidity and strength. Nevertheless, given the uncertainty of the current economic environment, we will continue to strive for a high degree of flexibility and stick to our disciplined cost and investment management in order to reach our goals.' Net liquidity in the Automotive Division remains high At €10.6 billion, net liquidity in the Automotive Division at the end of March was virtually unchanged as against December 2012. Investments in property, plant and equipment in the Automotive Division remained stable at €1.7 billion (€1.7 billion). The Volkswagen Group maintained its investment discipline with a ratio of investments in property, plant and equipment (capex) to sales revenue in the Automotive Division of 4.1 percent (4.0 percent). Source: Internet

Volkswagen Auto April Sales

- April sales total 33,644 units delivered- • April sales total 33,644 units, representing an 10.3 percent decrease versus the prior year • Chattanooga-built Passat delivered 9,069 units for the month, 30.8 percent TDI® Clean Diesel • Jetta Sedan achieved 11,110 sales in April • Best year-to-date sales of Tiguan with 10,439 units delivered through April and 2,488 for the month • High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 21.7 percent of sales in April and 21.5 percent of sales year to date, the best year to date on record. Herndon, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 33,644 units delivered in April, a 10.3 percent decrease over prior year sales. 'While it was a challenging month, particularly in the compact and midsize sedan segments, we remain solidly focused on our long term growth strategy,' said Jonathan Browning, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. 'In spite of segment challenges with robust competition, the Jetta sedan and Passat showed strength in April and so far this year.' Jetta sedan, the volume leader for Volkswagen, delivered 11,110 units. Jetta SportWagen closed the month with 1,968 units. The Chattanooga-built Passat continued to deliver strong results with 9,069 units sold. Over 30 percent of the Passat's sold were TDI® Clean Diesels. Last week, Volkswagen announced it will begin offering a new, value-oriented Wolfsburg Edition later this spring. Building on the well-equipped S model, the Passat Wolfsburg Edition adds distinctive 16-inch alloy wheels, perforated V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces, a power driver's seat, heated front seats, satellite radio, and a Media Device-Interface (MDI) with an iPod® cable. The 2013 Passat Wolfsburg Edition is priced at $23,495, and will go on sale in late spring. The Beetle and Beetle Convertible delivered 1,980 and 1,699 units, respectively, for the month. The Beetle R-Line® Coupe is due to arrive in showrooms in early May, with a 210-horsepower turbocharged engine, an increase of 10 horsepower over the current Beetle Turbo with an anticipated fuel economy improvement. The Tiguan saw a significant increase in sales with 2,488 units sold, marking the best month ever for the vehicle. Total sales of the Golf (including Golf R and GTI) were 2,607 units. Volkswagen's high-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 21.7 percent of sales in April, and 21.5 percent for the year, the best year-to-date ever.

1949 Volkswagen Beetle

Convertible Sedan Coachwork: Hebmuller Chassis Num: 1-0132694 Engine Num: 1-0163723 The owner of this early Volkswagen Beetle Convertible spent 10 years locating original parts and researching the history of this car for its restoration. The green and cream over Cognac car has not been shown for three years, but prior to that it appeared at the Art Center and the Quail, and it has been featured in Auto Aficionado magazine. As a 1949 model, this car is representative of the initial output of Volkswagen's revitalizing Wolfsburg factory after the war, when the capture facility restarted, initially under British Army control. Source: Internet

Tubeless Tires in 1957

The 1957 Volkswagen Beetle received tubeless tires for the first time. The horizontally opposed, overhead-valve four-cylinder air-cooled engine had a light alloy block and finned cylinders. It displaced 72.7 cubic-inches and produced 36 SAE horsepower. They had a four-speed manual transmission, worm and nut steering, and hydraulic drums at all four corners. Another new addition to the Beetle was the adjustable striker on each door. The front heater outlets were moved toward the rear which was done to improve heat distribution. The Volkswagen Beetle was available as a 2-door sedan, 2-door sedan with a sunroof, or as a convertible sedan. Pricing ranged from $1500 - $2000. By Daniel Vaughan