Volkswagen Phaeton

 
2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Renewed Volkswagen Phaeton Due In 2015: Report

Last summer, Volkswagen confirmed the Phaeton full-size, perhaps too-luxurious-for-the-brand, sedan would be returning to the U.S., but it didn't give us much of an idea as to when it would arrive. Now it looks like the Phaeton is on track for a 2015 re-entry. Since the end of the previous...

September 26, 2011 by 
 
2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton Preview

Volkswagen has updated its Phaeton flagship for the second time in its short life, reaffirming the lackluster opinion of the car in the full-size luxury sedan market. With a... April 21, 2010 by  11


 
2006 Volkswagen Phaeton 4-door Sedan V8 6-spd Auto Angular Rear Exterior View

Fiat to Make Chrysler a Luxury Brand

Here we go again Chrysler wants to become a luxury brand. Fiat is seeing the Chrysler brand competing in the luxury space, according to a recent article in US News &... October 17, 2009 by  2


 
2011 volkswagen phaeton facelift preview rendering 001

Volkswagen Phaeton U.S. Relaunch Under Consideration

Rumors of the Volkswagen Phaeton's return to the U.S. have been brewing, off and on, for almost two years. Now, the return looks more likely than ever, with VW's American CEO... September 16, 2009 by  2


 
2011 Volkswagen Phaeton facelift preview rendering

Preview: 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton facelift

Volkswagen will be updating its Phaeton flagship for the second time in its short life, reaffirming the lackluster opinion of the car in the full-size luxury sedan market... June 30, 2009 by  10


 
2011 Volkswagen Phaeton facelift spy shots

Spy shots: Volkswagen Phaeton receives second facelift

Volkswagen will be updating its Phaeton flagship for the second time in its short life, reaffirming the lackluster opinion of the car in the full-size luxury sedan market... June 18, 2009 by  2


 
2009 vw phaeton 005

Volkswagen upgrades Phaeton for 2009

Despite the weak performance of the Phaeton, Volkswagen has persisted with the car in the belief that there is a place for it in the lineup. Less-than-inspired styling, high... October 1, 2008 by 


 
Update: GM rules out new Opel flagship

Update: GM rules out new Opel flagship

Updated: General Motors’ global product chief Bob Lutz has ruled out developing a new flagship model for the Opel brand, claiming that there’s little chance a... July 27, 2008 by  4


 
U.S. Volkswagen Phaeton sales could start next year

U.S. Volkswagen Phaeton sales could start next year

By all accounts, the Phaeton limo has been a major flop for Volkswagen and nowhere has it performed more badly than in the U.S. where the decision to drop the car came just... April 17, 2008 by  5


 
VW unveils 10-year plans

VW unveils 10-year plans

Volkswagen has unveiled its plans for the coming years, including the lofty goal of selling a million units a year in the U.S. by 2018. The one million figure is expected to... March 10, 2008 by  2


 
VW analyses Phaeton failure, reveals new details about next-gen model

VW analyses Phaeton failure, reveals new details about next-gen model

By all accounts, the Phaeton limo has been a major flop for Volkswagen and nowhere has it performed more badly than in the U.S. where the decision to drop the car came just... February 18, 2008 by  9


 
VW considers diesel powerplant for U.S. Phaeton

VW considers diesel powerplant for U.S. Phaeton

The Phaeton limo may have been a major flop for Volkswagen but officials are keen to see the launch of a successor, especially in the U.S. where it could pose as a technical... February 11, 2008 by  2


 
Volkswagen Phaeton may return to U.S.

Volkswagen Phaeton may return to U.S.

The Phaeton limo may have been a major flop for Volkswagen but officials are keen to the launch of a successor. The car was priced similarly to BMWs and Audis but it wore a... January 31, 2008 by  5


 
VW considers U.S. engine and transmission plant

VW considers U.S. engine and transmission plant

Volkswagen has made no secret of its plans to build a new car plant in the U.S. but latest reports claim it could follow this up with an engine and transmission facility as... January 23, 2008 by 


 
VW planning new model between CC and Phaeton

VW planning new model between CC and Phaeton

With the unveiling of the new CC four-door coupe in Detroit this week, Volkswagen has made clear its intention to expand into the prestige sector. Take the new CC for... January 16, 2008 by  5


 
Volkswagen planning major platform changes

Volkswagen planning major platform changes

To reach its targeted production rate of ten million vehicles per year by 2018 Volkswagen will be implementing several major revisions to its current platform designs to help... November 26, 2007 by 


 
 
 

New Cars

Go!

 
© 2011 MotorAuthority. All Rights Reserved. MotorAuthority is published by High Gear Media. Stock photography by Homestar, LLC. Send us feedback.
 

Use the form below to send us a tip, give us feedback, or just say hello.

(max 750 characters)