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The resulting Volkswagen Sharan concept (and Ford Galaxy) was shown at the 1994 Paris Auto Show, [5] and production started in May 1995. The name Sharan was said to be derived from the Persian word 'Shahran' meaning "Carrier of Kings". [6] However, according to Volkswagen, it is a made-up word, like 'Touran'. [7]
Volkswagen Group joint-venture platforms platform name used for notable examples comments B-VX62 [2] multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) Volkswagen Sharan (7M), SEAT Alhambra (7M), Ford Galaxy: Joint-venture with Ford Motor Company. LT/T1N series: light commercial vehicles: Volkswagen LT range, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
1954: Volkswagen assembly commenced by Martin and King Pty Ltd, Clayton. [43] 1957: Factory purchased by newly formed Volkswagen (Australasia) Pty Ltd, which is 51% owned by Volkswagen Germany. [44] 1959: An adjoining property is purchased to be the new VW administration headquarters, central parts warehouse and engine assembly shop.
The first Galaxy was designed as a joint venture product between Ford and the Volkswagen Group. Produced at the joint-venture AutoEuropa plant in Palmela, Portugal, the vehicle was badge-engineered to create three vehicles: the Ford Galaxy; by Volkswagen as the Volkswagen Sharan; and by SEAT as the Alhambra. Production started in May 1995.
VW EA 897 is a diesel engine series of Volkswagen AG, which was developed by Audi. The series comprises six cylinder - V-engines with 3.0 liter displacement and is used in various vehicles of the Volkswagen Group since 2010. The engines are produced by Audi Hungaria Zrt. in Győr .
The Volkswagen Touran is a car manufactured by German automaker Volkswagen since 2003 and sold in Europe and other select markets. A compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), [improper synthesis?] it fills a gap in Volkswagen's model lineup between the Volkswagen Golf, with which it shares its platform, and the Volkswagen Sharan, its larger counterpart, which ceased production in 2022.
Volkswagen is the founding and namesake member of the Volkswagen Group, a large international corporation in charge of multiple car and truck brands, including Audi, SEAT, Porsche, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, Scania, MAN, and Škoda. Volkswagen Group's global headquarters are located in Volkswagen's historic home of Wolfsburg, Germany. [84] [85]
Volkswagen-Media-Services.com (Press release). Volkswagen AG. 16 March 2006. Archived from the original on 1 November 2007 "To the Point: TSI Offensive" (Press release). Volkswagen AG. 29 May 2007. Archived from the original on 3 July 2007. "New VW 122 PS TSI Engine in detail". WorldCarFans.com. Volkswagen AG. 29 May 2007