Date:         Wed, 22 Dec 2004 15:05:55 -0800
Reply-To:     Jim Thompson <jim@KARMANNGHIA.COM>
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From:         Jim Thompson <jim@KARMANNGHIA.COM>
Subject:      Re: From the vw news rumor mill
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Interestingly enough is that "Auto Union" was the corporate name for Audi
before Volkswagen purchased/merged with them.  For guys like me in the parts
biz (who have been around too long), every time I see the Auto Union name I
think of Audi, not Volkswagen.  Auto Union really put out some crap/junk in
their day.  Talk about going backwards.....

Jim Thompson
oldvolkshome@earthlink.net
jim@karmannghia.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Fisher" <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 2:52 PM
Subject: Re: From the vw news rumor mill


> Auto Union?
> The Eurish version of 'General Motors', maybe?
> Don't like it.
> Trying to imagine what the badge would look like.
> Think they should stick with VW.
>
> Cya,
> Robert
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "jimt" <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 1:52 PM
> Subject: From the vw news rumor mill
>
>
> >From a press note on home of sport uk
>
> VW to change name? - 22 December 2004
>
> The largest European carmaker not involved with Formula One, Volkswagen,
may
> be considering a change of name.
>
> The Wolfsburg-based brand, though, denied the media speculation, the press
> office insisting that the name is 'rooted in tradition.'
>
> Earlier, the German 'Bild' newspaper said parent company VW may become
'Auto
> Union' to differentiate between the Volkswagen and similarly-owned Audi
> vehicle lines.
>
> The VW holding company also controls Bentley, Lamborghini, Seat, Skoda
and -
> soon - Bugatti.
>
>
> ........................................
> jimt
> Planned insanity is best.
> Remember that sanity is optional.
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