That would be cool if they changed the parent company name back to
auto union, which is a name that has even deeper roots than
volkswagen.
sudhir.

On Wed, 22 Dec 2004 14:52:44 -0800, Robert Fisher <refisher@mchsi.com> wrote:
> 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
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