Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on March 21, 2007

[Image Source: AutoExpress]

What is it with VW and corporate in-fighting?

The massive German conglomerate that's partly owned by Porsche cannot seem to agree with itself (and neither can its many divisions). From Bentley and Lamborghini attacking Bugatti to Porsche attacking Volkswagen, it seems that these are troubled times for "The People's Car" company.

Further, the company seems adept at producing redundant model ranges - VW Passat / Audi A4; VW Phaeton / Audi A8; audi r8 / Lamborghini Gallardo and so on.

The corporate brawls are set to continue as VW sources a powerplant in the upcoming Artega GT that's set to battle Porsche's signature 911. The sportscar sports "Porsche equalling performance" according to UK car magazine AutoExpress with a 300 horsepower V-6 that launches the car from nothing to sixty in five short seconds. It even looks like a 911.

And here's the real kicker - the Artega GT is rear engined.

It's probably best for Porsche staff and VW execs to stay clear of Chief Wiedeking's office these days.

[Source: Auto Express]

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Response from: Tony Avila (03/21/07 9:18pm)

In the picture above, the car looks very much like a Carrera GT. I think it is time that the good Dr. Wiedeking flexed his muscle and put a stop to all this in-fighting. This harkens back to the days when the 917's of Porsche Salzburg did battle with the 917's of Gulf-Porsche. Back then it was Dr. Ferry Porsche having to put up with nephew Ferdinand Piech's resentment of bringing an outsider (John Weyer) in to run the competition department. I bet Piech is somehow behind all the current mischief. Gotta love him though, he was reponsible for the world beating 917 and 917/30!

Response from: G (03/21/07 9:48pm)

Tony > Wiedeking and Piech are serious characters. Truth be told, Porsche and VW are both lucky to have such forceful and outspoken leaders. But I think Wiedeking is responsible for much of this infighting.