Volkswagen brand has inaugurated its largest solar installation worldwide at its Chattanoaga plant in the United States. Volkswagen 's Chattanogo solar park has an installed power of 9.5 megawatts and is the largest installation operated by a car manufacturer in the United States. This energy compatible energy will be used for the production of Passat .

The first 2,000 units of the new Mazda6 have landed in Europe.

The "Good Designtm" Annual Prize is considered the most prestigious international award in the field of product design.