World premiere I: New Golf Variant to be introduced this summer
World premiere II: New Passat BlueMotion with fuel economy of 5.1 liters per 100 kilometers
Technological highlight: Phaeton with first V6 TDI meets future Euro-5 standard

Wolfsburg, 06 March 2007 - At the International 77th Geneva Motor Show held from March 8 to 18, Volkswagen is presenting an abundance of innovative new models. Presented as world premieres are the new Golf Variant and the Passat BlueMotion. Another technological highlight is the Phaeton featuring new technical details; the sedan with a new V6 TDI is the first car offered by the corporation that already fulfills the Euro-5 standard that goes into effect in 2009. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is in Geneva with two concept vans: The Caddy Life Edition and Multivan PanAmericana.

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The biggest news point from this is the introduction of closed-loop engine control. That was one of the largest factors in helping control and lower regular gas vehicle emissions. It would really be interesting to see if this engine can pass Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions in the US, but right now there is no upcoming plans of bringing it here. I knew this would be a bigger story in the future.

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General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) unveiled a new 2.9-liter V-6 turbo-diesel engine that features state-of-the-art injection and combustion technology for minimum emissions and maximum performance.

The new engine (184 kW/250 hp) will be mainly sold in Europe and makes its debut at the Geneva Motor Show (March 8-18). Its first production application is scheduled for 2009 in the new Cadillac CTS.